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Preston G. Galarneau

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
North Yarmouth, ME
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CRD#: 706356
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Professional summary


Preston Gerard Galarneau is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in North Yarmouth, Maine and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in North Yarmouth, Maine.

Preston is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Preston has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) GALARNEAU GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 11 RIVER BASIN LANE NORTH YARMOUTH ME, 09/2013, PRESIDENT, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 150 HR/MO TRADING 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 11/2022, ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120 HR TRADING 3) PRESTON GALARNEAU/THE GALARNEAU GROUP, 11 RIVER BASIN LANE, NORTH YARMOUTH, ME, 10/2023, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 2 HR/MO, 2 HR/MO TRADING. 4) HIGHLAND LAKE CORPORATION, 122 PERCY HAWKES ROAD WINDHAM ME, 08/2024, TREASURER, NON-PROFIT REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, NIR, 1 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 8, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
North Yarmouth, ME
Current

December 9, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
North Yarmouth, ME
Past

January 11, 2010 - June 7, 2023

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
North Yarmouth, ME
Past

January 8, 2010 - December 9, 2022

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
North Yarmouth, ME
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 20, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 20, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 31, 2005 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 26, 2004 - December 13, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 23, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 26, 2004 - July 30, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 18, 1980 - July 30, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(9/10/2025)
RR
California
(12/9/2022)
RR
Florida
(12/9/2022)
RR
Georgia
(12/9/2022)
IAR
Maine
(12/8/2022)
RR
Maine
(12/9/2022)
RR
Maryland
(12/9/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/9/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/9/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(12/9/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/9/2022)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2022)
IAR
Texas
(12/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/11/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139North Yarmouth, ME

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