James K. Lancaster
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 5987292
Professional summary
James K Lancaster, CFP®, who also goes by Kit Lancaster, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kit Lancaster
Other business activities
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1) RENTAL PROPERTY, LAWTON OK, 11/2009, OWNER, 8 HR/YR 0 HR/TRADING 2) STERLING EDGE FINANCIAL LLC, 350 N ORLEANS #9000N CHICAGO IL, 05/2018, PRESIDENT/OWNER, LLC TO PROVIDE TAX AND LEGAL LIABILITY. INV REL, 24 HR/MO 12 HR/MO TRADING 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 05/2018, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 80 HR/MO 80 HR/MO TRADING 4) JAMES K LANCASTER, FINANCIAL PLANNING PARA-PLANNER, 3500 N LAKESHORE DR 13A CHICAGO IL, 10/2019. OWNER. INV REL, 6 HR/YR 0 HR/TRADING 5) HARTWELL RANCH, BLACK TOP ROAD HILLVIEW IL 62050, 06/2021, BOARD MEMBER, FARMING BUSINESS BOARD, NIR, 1 HR/MONTH 0 HR/MONTH TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2016
Experience
Current
May 2, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #2: 350 N Orleans St. #9000n, Chicago, IL 60654RIA
CRD#: 134139
Chicago, IL
Current
May 2, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 350 N Orleans St. #9000n, Chicago, IL 60654BD
CRD#: 39543
Chicago, IL
Past
November 4, 2017 - May 2, 2018
ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 287906
Chicago, IL
Past
November 3, 2017 - May 4, 2018
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 25803
Chicago, IL
Past
December 22, 2011 - November 2, 2017
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
Chicago, IL
Past
November 23, 2011 - November 2, 2017
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
Chicago, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
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
Alabama(9/18/2025)
RR
Arizona(5/2/2018)
RR
California(5/2/2018)
RR
Colorado(5/2/2018)
RR
Connecticut(8/20/2020)
RR
Florida(5/2/2018)
RR
Idaho(2/18/2022)
RR
Illinois(5/2/2018)
IAR
Illinois(5/2/2018)
RR
Indiana(1/3/2022)
RR
Kansas(2/13/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(1/3/2022)
RR
Michigan(5/2/2018)
RR
Minnesota(5/2/2018)
RR
Missouri(3/9/2020)
RR
New Mexico(8/6/2025)
RR
New York(5/2/2018)
RR
North Carolina(1/26/2023)
RR
Ohio(5/2/2018)
RR
Oklahoma(5/2/2018)
RR
Tennessee(1/2/2024)
RR
Texas(5/2/2018)
IAR
Texas(5/2/2018)
RR
Washington(5/2/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(1/3/2022)
RR
Wyoming(1/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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