CM
Charles G. Menk
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Elkridge, MD
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CRD#: 2404896
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Professional summary
Charles George Menk III, who also goes by Chuck Menk III, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Elkridge, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Elkridge, Maryland.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Charles has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 22, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chuck Menk Iii
Other business activities
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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 4 HR/WK - 4/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2) THE CGMA GROUP LLC, 6755 BUSINESS PKWY, STE 317, ELKRIDGE, MD, 6/2016 AS PRESIDENT/CEO/OWNER OF LLC FOR LIABILITY PURPOSES. NIR - 20 HR/WK - 8/TRADING. 3) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT,6755 BUSINESS PKWY, STE 313, ELKRIDGE, MD, FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 5/MO - /TRADING. 4) TENSLEY CONSULTING INC., 131 NATIONAL BUSINESS PARKWAY, SUITE 200, ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION MD 20701, EMPLOYEE, SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER, NIR, 128 HR/MO - 94 HR/MO Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 5, 2016 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #2: 6705 Tranquil Way, Elkridge, MD 21075RIA
CRD#: 134139
Elkridge, MD
Current
August 5, 2016 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 6705 Tranquil Way, Elkridge, MD 21075BD
CRD#: 39543
Elkridge, MD
Past
November 24, 1999 - September 30, 2016
C. G. MENK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 38336
HANOVER, MD
Past
May 22, 1995 - September 30, 2016
C. G. MENK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 38336
HANOVER, MD
Past
December 1, 1993 - March 21, 1995
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
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
California(8/5/2016)
RR
Colorado(8/5/2016)
RR
Delaware(8/5/2016)
RR
District of Columbia(10/10/2017)
RR
Florida(8/5/2016)
RR
Indiana(8/5/2016)
RR
Maryland(8/5/2016)
IAR
Maryland(8/5/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(8/5/2016)
RR
Minnesota(9/12/2016)
RR
New Mexico(8/5/2016)
RR
New York(1/2/2025)
RR
Ohio(8/5/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/5/2016)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/2/2025)
IAR
Puerto Rico(1/7/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(8/5/2016)
RR
South Carolina(12/22/2021)
RR
Tennessee(1/2/2025)
RR
Texas(8/5/2016)
IAR
Texas(8/5/2016)
RR
Utah(1/2/2025)
RR
Vermont(8/5/2016)
RR
Virginia(8/5/2016)
RR
West Virginia(1/2/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General 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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