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Billy J. Cross

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 1242090
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Professional summary


Billy Joe Cross Jr, who also goes by Bill Joe Cross, Bill Cross, Billy Joe Cross Jr, Billy Joe Cross, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Billy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Billy has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 24, Series 8 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Joe Cross | Bill Cross | Billy Joe Cross Jr | Billy Joe Cross

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. BILL CROSS, 5806 Deer Shadow Ct, Houston TX 77041, United States, 01/01/2005, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 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. START DATE: 04/11/2022

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Billy Joe Cross Jr'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®
None

Experience


Current

April 11, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: One Paces West 2727 Paces Ferry Rd Suite 750, Office 706, Atlanta, GA, 30339
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Atlanta, GA
Current

April 11, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2727 Paces Ferry Road One Paces West, Ste 750/office 706, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 39543
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 1, 2018 - April 20, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 1, 2018 - April 20, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 7, 2017 - March 2, 2018

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Houston, TX
Past

September 7, 2017 - March 2, 2018

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 30, 2016 - September 6, 2017

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 20, 2014 - August 29, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 20, 2014 - August 29, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 29, 2013 - June 2, 2014

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17530
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 29, 2013 - June 2, 2014

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17530
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 30, 2012 - May 28, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 12, 2012 - May 28, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 3, 2003 - June 29, 2006

CROSS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125675
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 27, 2003 - May 27, 2003

NELSONREID, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45503
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 22, 1991 - December 12, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 21, 1991 - December 12, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

July 5, 1989 - August 29, 1989

JOHN M. SORENSEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15325
Past

February 5, 1988 - February 29, 1988

AMERICAN CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13272
Past

July 31, 1985 - August 23, 1991

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 5, 1984 - January 16, 1985

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

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
Georgia
(4/11/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(4/12/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/11/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/11/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/29/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/7/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/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
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#: 134139Atlanta, GA 30339

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