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Carter C. Benkendorfer

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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CRD#: 2968209
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Professional summary


Carter Conrad Benkendorfer, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Corpus Christi, Texas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Carter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Carter has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 25/WK - 2/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 500 N. Water Street, Suite 400, Corpus Christi TX, 6/2012 FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 24/WK - 20/TRADING. 3) BUCCANEER COMMISSION FOUNDATION INC, 1823 N CHAPARRAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 4/2018 AS PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER. NIR - DEVELOPING SCHOLARSHIP DONATION AND INVESTMENT POLICIES. 4) BENK FAMILY 1, LLC, 3902 BONNELL DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, SECFRETARY TREASURER, 07/15/20, NIR, 1/MO- 0/TRADING 5) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 900 S SHORELINE BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, BOARD MEMBER TREASURER, 12/08/20, NIR, 6 HR/YR- 0/TRADING 6) BENKENDORFER INVESTMENT GROUP, 500 North Water Street Suite 400, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States, 02/07/2024, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, INV REL, 120 HR/YR- 100/TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Carter Conrad Benkendorfer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

June 15, 2012 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 500 N Water St. Ste. 400, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Corpus Christi, TX
Current

June 15, 2012 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 500 N Water St. Ste. 400, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
BD
CRD#: 39543
Corpus Christi, TX
Past

May 26, 1998 - July 6, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past

March 19, 1998 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 19, 1998 - July 6, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

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
Alaska
(4/26/2013)
RR
Arizona
(6/15/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(2/18/2020)
RR
Colorado
(6/15/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(5/31/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/26/2013)
RR
Georgia
(6/15/2012)
RR
Hawaii
(9/12/2019)
RR
Indiana
(11/8/2012)
RR
Iowa
(11/7/2012)
RR
Kansas
(11/17/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(11/22/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/29/2021)
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Mississippi
(2/18/2020)
RR
Montana
(2/18/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/13/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(6/15/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(8/16/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/28/2013)
RR
Oregon
(6/15/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/17/2020)
RR
Puerto Rico
(6/15/2012)
RR
South Dakota
(10/14/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(6/26/2018)
RR
Texas
(6/15/2012)
IAR
Texas
(6/15/2012)
RR
Utah
(10/14/2019)
RR
Virginia
(8/28/2015)
RR
Washington
(6/15/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/2/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/23/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 134139Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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