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Ethan C. Edwards
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Locust, NC 28097
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CRD#: 7753244
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Professional summary
Ethan Colby Edwards, who also goes by Ethan Edwards, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Locust, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Locust, North Carolina.
Ethan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Ethan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ethan Edwards
Other business activities
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1. ETHAN EDWARDS, 602 W Main St, Locust NC 28097, United States, 06/16/2025, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, INV REL, 20 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 2. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 06/17/2025 3. WATER OAK INVESTMENTS, ACTING AS DBA, 602, Locust, North Carolina NC 28163, United States, 06/16/2025, W2 Employee, DBA Name, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 160 HR/MO TRADING 4. ACTION AUTO GROUP LLC, 1430 N Main St, Oakboro NC 28129, United States, 09/29/2025, Support Role (Helping Owner), Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 10 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 16, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 602 Main St. W, Locust, NC 28097RIA
CRD#: 134139
Locust, NC
Current
June 16, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 602 Main St W, Locust, NC 28097BD
CRD#: 39543
Locust, NC
Past
January 27, 2025 - June 17, 2025
FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 175083
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
December 20, 2024 - June 16, 2025
ALLOY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 306227
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 1, 2023 - September 4, 2024
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
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
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
North Carolina(6/16/2025)
RR
North Carolina(6/17/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/1/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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#: 134139Locust, NC 28097TRUST BUT VERIFY
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