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Ernest L. Smith
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Rome, GA 30161
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CRD#: 2205253
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Professional summary
Ernest Liddell Smith, who also goes by Ernie Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Rome, Georgia and DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC located in Rome, Georgia.
Ernest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Ernest has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ernie Smith
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 1, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 901 N Broad Street, Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161RIA
CRD#: 134139
Rome, GA
Current
January 7, 2026 - Present
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
Office #1: 901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161RIA
BD
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Current
November 21, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161BD
CRD#: 39543
ROME, GA
Past
March 20, 2007 - December 31, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past
March 19, 2007 - November 21, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 141238
CALHOUN, GA
Past
February 24, 2006 - May 21, 2007
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
ROME, GA
Past
February 28, 2001 - May 21, 2007
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ROME, GA
Past
February 7, 1992 - March 2, 2001
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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(11/21/2025)
RR
Florida(11/24/2025)
RR
Georgia(11/21/2025)
IAR
Georgia(1/12/2026)
RR
Missouri(11/21/2025)
RR
New York(11/21/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/21/2025)
RR
Texas(11/21/2025)
IAR
Texas(12/1/2025)
RR
Virginia(11/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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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