Charles Edwin Kerr | Financial Professional

Professional summary

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Charles Edwin Kerr, who also goes by Chuck Kerr, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Charles had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

No

Aliases

Chuck Kerr

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.KERR PROPERTIES LLC, 1366 IROQUOIS AVE, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, 12/2005 AS 12/2005 AS OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY. NIR - 2/WK - 0/TRADING. 2.KERR FINANCIAL LLC, 1366 IROQUOIS AVE, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, 3/1993 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 40/WK - 20/TRADING. 3. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT FOR START DATE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

October 12, 2018 - September 9, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Mayfield Heights, OH

Past

October 12, 2018 - September 9, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD

CRD#: 39543

Mayfield Heights, OH

Past

February 1, 2017 - April 3, 2018

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 16986

EUCLID, OH

Past

February 1, 2017 - April 3, 2018

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 16986

EUCLID, OH

Past

September 18, 2013 - February 1, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

September 18, 2013 - February 1, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD

CRD#: 6413

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

January 20, 2010 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 125249

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

January 14, 2010 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

BD

CRD#: 149680

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

January 24, 2007 - January 22, 2010

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 12984

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

July 1, 2005 - January 14, 2010

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD

CRD#: 12984

PAINESVILLE, OH

Past

November 23, 1999 - July 1, 2005

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 35057

AKRON, OH

Past

July 30, 1999 - October 21, 1999

DENMARK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD

CRD#: 2778

BEACHWOOD, OH

Past

May 1, 1996 - June 24, 1999

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

July 10, 1995 - April 29, 1996

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

BD

CRD#: 7324

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

February 10, 1993 - July 10, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

February 10, 1993 - July 10, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 1/5/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 4/3/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 2/5/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

WEALTHPORT WRAP BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Charles E. Kerr

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

FIRSTMERIT ADVISORS, INC.

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

DENMARK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2012

Series 63

Date: 1/5/1996

SIE

Date: 4/3/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/5/1993

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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