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Charles R. Strickland
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Hayesville, NC 28904
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CRD#: 1354135
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Professional summary
Charles Rex Strickland Sr., ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Charles Rex Strickland, C Rex Strickland, Rex Strickland, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Hayesville, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Hayesville, North Carolina.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Charles has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Charles Rex Strickland | C Rex Strickland | Rex Strickland
Other business activities
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1) CHARLES REX STRICKLAND / 100 mountain harbour drive, Hayesville NC / 3/2023 / INSURANCE AGENT THAT OFFERS INSURANCE THROUGH VARIOUS AGENCIES / INV REL / 35 HR/MO - 35 HR TRADING 2) STRICKLAND ADVISORY SERVICES / 100 mountain harbour drive, Hayesville NC / 3/2023 / TAX SERVICES / NIR / 15 HR/MO - 15 HR TRADING 3) CIRA / 1776 Pleasant Plain Rd, Fairfield IA 52556 / 3/2023 / IAR AFFILIATION / INV REL / 160 HR/MO - 120 HR TRADING 4) TRUETT BAPTIST CHURCH, Hayesville NC 28904, 03/01/2023, Committee Member, Volunteer, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) NANTAHALA BANK & TRUST COMPANY - HAYESVILLE, Hayesville NC 28904, 03/01/2023, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 3 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 6) CR&LM LLC, Hayesville NC 28904, 03/01/2023, President, I have real-estate titled in my LLC. No rental property., NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 7) C.E. INSURANCES, LLC DBA C.E. WEALTH GROUP, LLC, 12/2023, USING A TRADE NAME/DBA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 40 HR/MO - 30 HR TRADING 8) PROVISION FINANCIAL RESOURECES OF NC BAPTISTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS, 201 CONVENTION DR, CARY NC 27511, United States, 02/06/2025, Board Member, Volunteer, INV REL, 3 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 1, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 100 Mountain Harbor Drive, Hayesville, NC 28904RIA
CRD#: 134139
Hayesville, NC
Current
March 1, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 100 Mountain Harbour Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904BD
CRD#: 39543
Hayesville, NC
Past
June 27, 2017 - March 2, 2023
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
HAYESVILLE, NC
Past
June 27, 2017 - March 2, 2023
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
HAYESVILLE, NC
Past
August 2, 2010 - June 21, 2017
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 12984
HIAWASSEE, GA
Past
August 2, 2010 - June 21, 2017
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
HIAWASSEE, GA
Past
December 31, 2001 - August 17, 2010
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past
October 1, 1997 - August 17, 2010
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past
September 11, 1985 - October 1, 1997
LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
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(3/1/2023)
RR
Georgia(3/1/2023)
IAR
Georgia(3/3/2023)
RR
Maine(8/12/2025)
RR
Montana(3/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/1/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(3/1/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina(3/1/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/21/2025)
RR
Texas(8/12/2025)
IAR
Texas(8/12/2025)
RR
Virginia(3/1/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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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