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James Hunt
Financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
James Hunt is a fiduciary financial advisor in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with 34 years in the industry. After six years at Aurora Private Wealth and five years at Insight Private Advisors, James joined Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 142 advisors with offices in Bridgewater, and one of 137 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience34 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 10% by experience nationwide
Office1200 Route 22 East Suite 2,000, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$378,281
Advisors at the firm3,917
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersMarket timingEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- Jan 2026 – nowCambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current firm
- 2019 – 2025Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.Previously
- 2014 – 2018Insight Private Advisors, LLCPreviously
- Sep 2012 – Nov 2013Premier College FundingPreviously
- 2011 – 2015LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- 2004 – 2011Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- 2003 – 2007Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CompanyPreviously
Contact James
(641) 472-5100Firm headquarters in Fairfield, IA. Ask for James. 1200 Route 22 East Suite 2,000Bridgewater, NJ 08807Office · Get directions Instagram pageCambridge Investment Research Advisors
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Cambridge Investment Research Advisors at (641) 472-5100 and ask for James Hunt. James works from the Bridgewater, NJ office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1992, about 34 years. Top 10% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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