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Gary T. Wargo
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
CLEARWATER, FL 33759-1036
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CRD#: 1398450
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Professional summary
Gary Thomas Wargo, CFP®, who also goes by Gary T Wargo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Gary has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gary T Wargo
Other business activities
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1)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 4/24/2003 AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 60 HR/WK - 32.5/TRADING. 2)GARY T WARGO, 2627 MCCORMICK DR, STE 101 CLEARWATER, FL, 10/17/1984 AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT THAT SELLS AND SERVICES HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 10 HR/WK. 10 HRS DURING TRADING. 3) IGK HOLDINGS, LLC, 2627 MCCORMICK DR, STE 101, CLEARWATER, FL, LLC TO OWN REAL ESTATE, 02/18/20, NIR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, 1/MO- 0/TRADING 4) FLORIDA RACQUETBALL ASSOCIATION, INC, 110 BUENA VISTA DRIVE, NORTH, DUNEDIN, FL, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, 03/01/11, NIR, 1 HR/WK- 0/TRADING HR. 5) INTEGRA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC, 2627 McCormick Drive, Suite 101, Clearwater FL 33759, United States, 04/1993, PRESIDENT, OWNER, NIR, 40 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1993
Experience
Current
March 28, 2005 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2627 Mccormick Drive Suite 101, Clearwater, FL 33759-1036RIA
CRD#: 134139
CLEARWATER, FL
Current
February 21, 1997 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 2627 Mccormick Drive Suite 101, Clearwater, FL 33759-1036BD
CRD#: 39543
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
April 16, 2015 - December 31, 2015
CHOICE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 142030
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
April 24, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
Washington, IA
Past
October 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109959
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
September 16, 1998 - October 14, 2005
INTEGRA FINANCIAL ADVISORY INC
RIA
CRD#: 109544
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
October 24, 1994 - April 9, 2014
INTEGRA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 107371
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
August 9, 1994 - February 21, 1997
KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 1, 1991 - August 10, 1994
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
August 21, 1985 - April 1, 1991
PW SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6775
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
Alabama(11/3/2005)
RR
Alaska(9/17/2024)
RR
Arizona(2/11/2011)
RR
Arkansas(8/19/2019)
RR
California(2/25/1997)
RR
Colorado(10/25/1999)
RR
Connecticut(9/13/2024)
RR
Delaware(1/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(3/9/2007)
RR
Florida(2/21/1997)
IAR
Florida(3/28/2005)
RR
Georgia(9/3/1997)
RR
Hawaii(1/3/2007)
RR
Idaho(3/11/2009)
RR
Illinois(1/18/2000)
RR
Indiana(2/11/2014)
RR
Iowa(1/3/2007)
RR
Kansas(5/29/2013)
RR
Kentucky(1/21/2010)
RR
Louisiana(10/21/2008)
RR
Maine(1/26/2007)
RR
Maryland(1/23/2003)
RR
Massachusetts(3/23/2004)
RR
Michigan(2/2/2007)
RR
Minnesota(1/23/2003)
RR
Mississippi(9/20/2016)
RR
Missouri(1/3/2007)
RR
Montana(9/16/2025)
RR
Nebraska(9/24/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(7/12/2005)
RR
New Jersey(1/23/2003)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2020)
RR
New York(1/23/2003)
RR
North Carolina(2/25/1997)
RR
Ohio(1/3/2007)
RR
Oregon(8/23/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/16/2004)
RR
Puerto Rico(10/12/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(1/2/2018)
RR
South Carolina(10/14/2005)
RR
Tennessee(1/5/2006)
RR
Texas(2/11/2009)
IAR
Texas(1/4/2016)
RR
Vermont(1/10/2018)
RR
Virginia(4/1/2005)
RR
Washington(1/5/2006)
RR
West Virginia(1/2/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(1/23/2003)
RR
Wyoming(1/3/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
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CRD#: 134139Clearwater, FL 33759-1036TRUST BUT VERIFY
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