Chad Ian Akselrad | Financial Professional

Professional summary

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Chad Ian Akselrad, who also goes by Chad I Akselrad, Chad Ian Akselrad, was a registered financial professional .

Chad is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2014. Chad had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

No

Aliases

Chad I Akselrad | Chad Ian Akselrad

Other business activities

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1. PULSE ENTERTAINMENT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, IVYLAND, PA, MOBILE DJ, START DATE 8/1/1997, 15 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING TRADING, PROVIDE MUSIC SERVICES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS LIKE WEDDINGS/BAR MITZVAHS 2. CIRA, 1776 Pleasant Plain Rd, Fairfield IA 52556, 10/2023, IAR AFFILIATION, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR TRADING 3. GWH WEALTH ADVISORS LLP, 16 N State Street, Newtown, PA 18940, United States, START DATE 09/2025, Investment Advisor Representative, DBA Name, INVESTMENT RELATED, 40 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

October 30, 2023 - November 3, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Newtown, PA

Past

October 30, 2023 - November 3, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD

CRD#: 39543

NEWTOWN, PA

Past

May 16, 2023 - October 20, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

May 16, 2023 - October 20, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD

CRD#: 7691

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

October 24, 2022 - May 8, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD

CRD#: 5393

Horsham, PA

Past

October 21, 2022 - May 8, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Horsham, PA

Past

May 10, 2021 - September 28, 2022

THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 281347

Fort Washington, PA

Past

March 24, 2021 - April 19, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Fort Washington, PA

Past

March 24, 2021 - April 19, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 39550

Fort Washington, PA

Past

November 1, 2019 - February 16, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

YARDLEY, PA

Past

November 1, 2019 - February 16, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD

CRD#: 19616

YARDLEY, PA

Past

April 4, 2018 - August 14, 2019

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19585

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

April 4, 2018 - August 14, 2019

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD

CRD#: 19585

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

December 13, 2017 - March 19, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PENNINGTON, NJ

Past

January 9, 2017 - March 19, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD

CRD#: 7691

PENNINGTON, NJ

Past

June 7, 2016 - January 4, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD

CRD#: 129052

EAST WINDSOR, NJ

Past

February 4, 2014 - April 28, 2016

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD

CRD#: 5167

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

RR

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/11/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 3/11/2016

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 10/9/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 6

Date: 2/4/2014

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

WEALTHPORT WRAP BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Chad I. Akselrad

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/11/2017

Series 63

Date: 3/11/2016

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/9/2017

Series 6

Date: 2/4/2014

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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