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Paul Morris Schifter

Paul M. Schifter

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 733609
Paul Morris Schifter

Professional summary


Paul Morris Schifter, CFP®, who also goes by Paul M Schifter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Melville, New York and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Melville, New York.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Paul M Schifter

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.NEWBROOK INSURANCE AGENCY, 14 ROOSEVELT AVE, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY, 11/01/1988 AS BROKER - P&C, AUTO, HOME, & COMMERCIAL LINES. INV REL - 20/YR - 0/TRADING. 2.GS INVESTMENT PLANNING LLC., 33 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 121, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 9/01/2018 AS MANAGING MEMBER OF LLC FOR TAX LIABILITY AND OFFICE EXPENSE PURPOSES. INV REL-40/WK-6/TRADING. 3.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 40/WK - 8/TRADING. 08/01/17. 4.PAUL SCHIFTER, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT 33 WALT WHITMAN RD, STE 121, HUNTINTON STATION, NY, 12/01/1994 FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 1/WK - 1/TRADING. 5.DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC, 33 WALT WHITMAN RD, STE 121, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 8/01/2017 AS CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. NIR - 1/WK - 1/TRADING. 6. GS INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC, 445 BroadHollow Road, Suite 108, Melville NY 11747, United States, 09/01/2018, Owner, DBA Name, NIR, 160 HR/MO - 24 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Paul Morris Schifter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Start date: 1998

Experience


Current

March 30, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 445 Broadhollow Rd. Ste. 108, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Melville, NY
Current

August 1, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 445 Broadhollow Rd. Ste. 108, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 39543
Melville, NY
Past

August 4, 1999 - August 1, 2017

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
COMMACK, NY
Past

August 2, 1995 - August 26, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 27, 1990 - July 31, 1995

RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4234
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 4, 1989 - October 11, 1990

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
Past

March 8, 1988 - October 4, 1989

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

August 25, 1986 - March 15, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

July 2, 1981 - June 30, 1986

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881

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
(9/21/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/1/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(8/1/2017)
RR
New York
(8/1/2017)
IAR
New York
(3/30/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(8/1/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/1/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/8/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 134139Melville, NY 11747

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