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Barbara J. Benfield

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CRD#: 1553159
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Barbara Jeannine Benfield, who also goes by Barbara Finney Adams, Barbara Jeannine Finney, Barbara Finney Mccarter, Barbara Finney Nappier, was a registered financial professional .

Barbara is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Barbara had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Barbara Finney Adams | Barbara Jeannine Finney | Barbara Finney Mccarter | Barbara Finney Nappier

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

January 2, 2015 - October 20, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
REIDSVILLE, NC
Past

January 2, 2015 - October 20, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
REIDSVILLE, NC
Past

March 10, 2014 - January 8, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

February 26, 2014 - January 8, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 3, 2014 - February 7, 2014

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 3, 2014 - February 7, 2014

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

September 11, 2012 - January 7, 2014

CORNERSTONE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 157935
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

April 16, 2009 - September 10, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
REIDSVILLE, NC
Past

April 16, 2009 - December 18, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
REIDSVILLE, NC
Past

February 28, 2007 - April 17, 2009

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

February 28, 2007 - April 17, 2009

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

October 28, 2005 - February 27, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

October 24, 2005 - February 27, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

July 21, 2003 - October 28, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46765
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

June 18, 2003 - October 24, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

August 12, 2002 - June 16, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

August 12, 2002 - June 16, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 31, 2001 - August 16, 2002

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 31, 1998 - August 16, 2002

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

September 8, 1997 - August 19, 1998

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3309
Past

July 15, 1997 - August 19, 1998

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3309
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 27, 1996 - August 6, 1997

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 22, 1992 - March 6, 1995

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
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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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/26/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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#: 134139

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