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Graham G. Merk
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Holden, MA 01520
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CRD#: 832578
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Professional summary
Graham Granger Merk, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Holden, Massachusetts and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Holden, Massachusetts.
Graham is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Graham has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 03/2024, ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA, INV RE, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 2) IA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, 800 Main Street, Suite 13, Holden MA 01520, United States, 05/15/2024, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 3) AFES, 800 Main Street, Suite 13, Holden MA 01520, United States, 02/03/2025, AFES Instructor, Volunteer, NIR, 3 HR/MO, 3 HR/MO TRADING. 4) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOLDEN, 1216 Main Street, Holden MA 01520, 04/2025, Treasurer, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 4 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1986
Experience
Current
March 13, 2024 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 800 Main St. Ste. 13, Holden, MA 01520RIA
CRD#: 134139
Holden, MA
Current
March 5, 2024 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 800 Main St. Ste. 13, Holden, MA 01520BD
CRD#: 39543
Holden, MA
Past
January 29, 2019 - March 7, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
HOLDEN, MA
Past
December 26, 2018 - March 7, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
HOLDEN, MA
Past
September 11, 2017 - December 26, 2018
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133358
HOLDEN, MA
Past
September 1, 2017 - December 26, 2018
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
HOLDEN, MA
Past
February 1, 2007 - September 1, 2017
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
JEFFERSON, MA
Past
March 7, 1996 - January 31, 2007
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
RAMSEY, NJ
Past
September 7, 1989 - March 11, 1996
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
February 3, 1988 - July 25, 1989
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 17, 1986 - February 18, 1988
STEIN ABBOTT AND COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 13692
Past
October 8, 1985 - March 21, 1986
O. R. SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10216
Past
July 6, 1983 - October 8, 1985
WZW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5717
Past
June 17, 1980 - July 5, 1983
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 953
Past
January 26, 1977 - July 20, 1980
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(3/5/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(3/5/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/13/2024)
RR
New Jersey(3/5/2024)
RR
New York(3/5/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/27/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/20/1977
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/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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Company Information
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 134139Holden, MA 01520TRUST BUT VERIFY
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