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James Strano

Investment Adviser Representative at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

Henrico, VACRD #7702548Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
1 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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James Strano is an investment adviser representative with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. in Henrico, VA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025 and have been registered with 4 firms, including MML Investors Services, LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina and Virginia.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina, Virginia
Broker:
2 states and territories

North Carolina, Virginia

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Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 4/12/2023
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/15/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 1/25/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.Current
6/1/2026 – Henrico, VA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current
6/1/2026 – Jacksonville, NC
MML Investors Services, LLC
8/31/2023 – 8/14/2024Glen Allen, VA
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
8/10/2023 – 8/22/2023Midlothian, VA
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
6/6/2023 – 8/10/2023Midlothian, VA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedFairfield, IA
  2. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedFairfield, IA
  3. Unemployed
    Aug 2024 – Jun 2026Midlothian, VA
  4. Virginia Asset Management
    Feb 2023 – Aug 2023Midlothian, VA
  5. Securian Financial Services
    Feb 2023 – Aug 2023Saint Paul, MN
  6. Minnesota Life Insurance Company
    Feb 2023 – Aug 2023Saint Paul, MN
  7. Henrico County Division of Fire
    Jul 2002 – Jan 2023Henrico, VA
  8. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
    Aug 2023 – Aug 2023Midlothian, VA
  9. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Aug 2023 – Aug 2023Schaumburg, IL
  10. MML Investors Services LLC
    Aug 2023 – Aug 2024Glen Allen, VA
  11. Massmutual LIFE Insurance Co
    Aug 2023 – Aug 2024Glen Alen, VA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

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  • Commissions
  • Hourly
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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersMarket TimingEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
3,948
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Fairfield, IA
SEC file number:
801-63930

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Form ADV data as of September 11, 2026

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