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Clinton W. Copeland

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30354
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CRD#: 2906272
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Professional summary


Clinton Wayne Copeland, who also goes by C W Copeland, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clinton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Clinton has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


C W Copeland

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. R.S. THOMAS TRAINING ASSOCIATES, 1000 CIRCLE 75 PKWY STE 05, ATLANTA, GA, 8/03/1998 TEACHING PRE-LICENSING CLASSES ON INSURANCE AND SECURITIES. NIR - 8/MO - 8/TRADING. 2. THE AMERICAN COLLEGE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, 270 BRYN MAWR AVE, BRYN MAWR, PA, 7/2013 FACULTY, TEACHING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASSES. NIR - 10/WK - 0/TRADING. 3. THE College for Financial Planning, 100 MAIN ST, CENTENNIAL, CO, 1/10/2019 FACULTY, TEACHING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING COURSES. NIR - 2/WK - 0/TRADING. 4. CLARK-ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, 223 JAMES P BRAWLEY BLVD, ATLANTA, GA, 8/1997 FACULTY, TEACHING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING COURSES. NIR - 5/WK - 2/TRADING. 5. JLM RISK MANAGEMENT, 1201 PEACHTREE ST NE BLDG 400, STE 300, ATLANTA, GA, 9/02/2010 AS CONSULTANT - CONSULTING ON ADVANCED STRATEGIES IN HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE. NIR - 10/MO - 5/TRADING. 6. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. 12/03/19. 7. C.W. COPELAND & ASSOCIATES, 194 CENTENNIAL WAY, ATLANTA, GA, CONSULTING- PRINCIPAL, 02/01/98, NIR, 20/WK- 5/TRADING 8. NRC SERVICES, INC, GEORGIA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS, DBA NRC SERVICES, INC, 100 PEACHTREE STREET, STE 1500, ATLANTA GA, 05/01/04, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES.10/wk- 2/TRADING 9. GAB INTERNATIONAL, LLC, LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, 194 CENTENNIAL WAY, ATLANTA, GA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES,09/02/15, COO, NIR, 2/WK- 2/TRADING 10. NATIONAL FINANCIAL GROUP, 100 HARTSFIELD CENTER PKWY, STE 475, ATLANTA, GA, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 09/08/18, INV REL, 30 HR/WK- 6 TRADING HR. 11. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta GA 30303, 01/2022, Adjunct Professor, TEACHING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL COURSES, NIR, 15 HR/MO - 12 HR/MO TRADING 12. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-GLOBAL CAMPUS, Adelphi MD 20783, 01/2022, Adjunct Faculty Member, DEVELOPING CURRICULUM FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING, NIR, 20 HR/MO - 2 HR/MO TRADING 13. D&E GROUP, INC., East Point GA 30344, 12/2021, Board Member, A NON-PROFIT Financial Education and Training Institute, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 14. WEST ATLANTA WATERSHED ALLIANCE / 1442 Richland Road, SW, Atlanta GA 30310 / 12/01/2021 / NIR / Board Member - community education on water quality / 1HR/MO - 0HR/MO TRADING 15. TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP, A GEORGIA NON-PROFIT INC., 2727 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 750, Atlanta GA 30339, 07/2025, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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


Current

December 3, 2019 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30354
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Atlanta, GA
Current

December 3, 2019 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30354
BD
CRD#: 39543
Atlanta, GA
Past

August 25, 2016 - January 2, 2019

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146344
Atlanta, GA
Past

August 23, 2016 - January 2, 2019

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 23, 2014 - September 2, 2016

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146384
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 23, 2014 - September 2, 2016

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

January 11, 2010 - December 31, 2013

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143384
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 4, 2010 - December 31, 2013

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 11, 2006 - December 31, 2009

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 23, 2005 - December 31, 2009

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 22, 2002 - February 26, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 16, 1999 - March 29, 2001

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 7, 1999 - December 22, 1999

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 1998 - April 20, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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.

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
(6/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2021)
RR
Georgia
(12/3/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(12/3/2019)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2021)
RR
New York
(12/24/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(12/20/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 134139Atlanta, GA 30354

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