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Robert A. Palma

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Royal Oak, MI 48073
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CRD#: 6117326
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Professional summary


Robert Allan Palma JR, who also goes by Robert A Palma Jr, Robert Allan Palma Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Royal Oak, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert A Palma Jr | Robert Allan Palma Jr

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) OHANA WEALTH ADVISORY, 3315 N CAMPBELL ROAD ROYAL OAK MI, 06/2023, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 80 HR/MO 40 HR/MO TRADING, 06/2023 3) OHANA WEALTH ADVISORY, 3233 COOLIDGE BERKLEY MI 48072, 06/2023, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING 4) TROY FOUNDATION OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, 4400 LIVERNOIS TROY MI 48098, 06/2023, TREASURER, CIVIC, NIR, 4 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) ASH BROKERAGE, 888 S HARRISON STREET SUITE 900 FORT WAYNE IN, 02/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 6) TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL, 400 HIGHWAY 169 SOUTH SUITE 200 MINNEAPOLIS MN, 04/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES, INV REL, 5 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Robert Allan Palma JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3315 N Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Royal Oak, MI
Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3315 N Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
BD
CRD#: 39543
Royal Oak, MI
Past

June 6, 2019 - July 7, 2023

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
Kentwood, MI
Past

June 6, 2019 - July 7, 2023

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150631
Troy, MI
Past

May 9, 2018 - June 7, 2019

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Royal Oak, MI
Past

June 9, 2017 - June 7, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Royal Oak, MI
Past

January 3, 2017 - June 7, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Royal Oak, MI
Past

January 21, 2016 - June 18, 2019

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104761
Royal Oak, MI
Past

January 19, 2016 - January 3, 2017

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
Royal Oak, MI
Past

February 19, 2014 - January 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

August 27, 2013 - January 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

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".
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
Michigan
(6/29/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/15/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/31/2012
National Commodity Futures Examination
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
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#: 134139Royal Oak, MI 48073

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