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Melissa A. Wenger
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Lanark, IL 61046
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CRD#: 6713175
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Professional summary
Melissa A Wenger, who also goes by Melissa A Gabel, Melissa A Marshall, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Lanark, Illinois.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Melissa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa A Gabel | Melissa A Marshall
Other business activities
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1) WENGER RENTALS, LLC, 10129 ASBURY LN, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115, 09/2018, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING. 2) INSURANCE AGENT, ROCKFORD, IL 61108, 01/2008, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 1, 2024 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 126 N. Broad St, Lanark, IL 61046Office #2: 1013 W Loras Dr. Suite A, Freeport, IL 61032Office #4: 4949 Harrison Avenue Suite 110, Rockford, IL 61108RIA
CRD#: 134139
Lanark, IL
Past
February 22, 2024 - December 31, 2024
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Rockford, IL
Past
July 17, 2020 - September 10, 2020
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
LOVES PARK, IL
Past
April 11, 2017 - January 12, 2024
KLAAS FINANCIAL ASSET ADVISORS, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 121399
LOVES PARK, IL
Past
March 22, 2017 - July 17, 2020
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
LOVES PARK, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Alabama(5/15/2025)
IAR
Illinois(2/1/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/22/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Lanark, IL 61046TRUST BUT VERIFY
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