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Timothy D. O Brien

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Glenshaw, PA 15116
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CRD#: 5969243
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Professional summary


Timothy David O Brien, who also goes by Timothy David O'brien, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Timothy has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Timothy David O'brien

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) BLUE COLLAR BID LLC, 1406 MT ROYAL BOULEVARD GLENSHAW PA, 09/2022, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 2) EIGHTPOINT FINANCIAL, 1406 MT ROYAL BOULEVARD GLENSHAW PA, 10/2022, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 20 HR/MO 20 HR/MO TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 10/2022, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING 4) ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - CRANBERRY SUNRISE, PO BOX 1583 CRANBERRY PA, 09/2022, SECRETARY, SERVICE ORGANIZATION, NIR, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) EIGHTPOINT FINANCIAL, 1406 MT ROYAL BOULEVARD GLENSHAW PA, 10/2022, OWNER, DBA, NIR, 40 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING 6) EIGHTPOINT FINANCIAL, 1406 MT ROYAL BOULEVARD GLENSHAW PA, 07/01/2024, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, INV REL, 10 HR/MO 5 HR/MO TRADING 7) PITTSBURGH HIRES VETERANS, 1333 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15216, United States, 10/16/2024, Treasurer, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 4 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Timothy David O Brien's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

October 6, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1406 Mt Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Glenshaw, PA
Current

October 6, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1406 Mt Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116
BD
CRD#: 39543
Glenshaw, PA
Past

October 13, 2020 - October 7, 2022

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283816
Seven Fieds, PA
Past

March 5, 2018 - October 10, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 5, 2018 - October 10, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

March 5, 2018 - October 10, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 21, 2011 - February 23, 2018

FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106277
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 2011 - February 23, 2018

MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109355
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 19, 2011 - February 23, 2018

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 19, 2011 - February 23, 2018

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

RIA
CRD#: 105325
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

September 29, 2011 - February 23, 2018

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(10/6/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/6/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/6/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(10/6/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/10/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/6/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/6/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/6/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(1/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/6/2022)
IAR
Texas
(10/6/2022)
RR
Virginia
(10/6/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(10/6/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Glenshaw, PA 15116

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