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Paul S. Wedeen
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
BIG ROCK, IL
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CRD#: 711366
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Professional summary
Paul Scot Wedeen is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Big Rock, Illinois and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Big Rock, Illinois.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Paul has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 7, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) BIG ROCK TOWNSHIP, PO BOX 252, BIG ROCK, IL 60511. BEGAN 8/23/08 AS A TRUSTEE. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 4 HRS/MNTH, NONE DURING TRADING. 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 120 HR/MO TRADING, 03/2008 3) PRAIRIE STATE WEALTH, 45W729 JERICHO RD BIG ROCK IL 60511, 04/2023, IAR, DBA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO 160 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2008 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
BIG ROCK, IL
Current
March 6, 2008 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
BIG ROCK, IL
Past
December 15, 2003 - December 11, 2007
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
MALVERN, PA
Past
September 13, 2000 - January 4, 2008
BNY ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 106108
MALVERN, PA
Past
September 2, 1997 - December 15, 2003
LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past
August 6, 1992 - August 31, 1995
LASALLE ST. FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29396
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 6, 1991 - June 13, 1994
HISTORIC SQUARE EQUITIES, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 15069
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 28, 1986 - August 26, 1997
LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past
January 8, 1986 - August 4, 1986
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
Past
December 17, 1984 - December 17, 1985
MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2764
Past
July 1, 1980 - December 27, 1984
OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7739
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
IAR
Illinois(3/6/2008)
RR
Illinois(3/7/2008)
RR
Nebraska(10/28/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(3/10/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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