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Edward R. Brooks

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY
Cumming, GA 30041
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CRD#: 3201418
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Professional summary


Edward Reese Brooks III, who also goes by Ed Brooks, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. located in Cumming, Georgia and CAPE SECURITIES INC. located in Mcdonough, Georgia.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Edward has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ed Brooks

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) J T STRATFORD, AGENT/REP, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES,COMMENCED 12/1999, 0% TIME SPENT, 0% OWNERSHIP, Trailer Commission only no longer soliciting business. 2) EDWARD R. BROOKS, LLC, OWNER, ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION, 7/1997, 50% TIME SPENT, 100% OWNERSHIP 3) BAGWELL INSURANCE GROUP 2041 MEMORIAL PARK DRIVE GAINESVILLE, GA 30504; INSURANCE AGENT SINCE 1/2013; SALES; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DEVOTED WITH NONE DURING TRADING HOURS. $0 COMPENSATION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Edward Reese Brooks III'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®
None

Experience


Current

September 27, 2010 - Present

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 1940 Ridge Gate Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
RIA
CRD#: 146384
Cumming, GA
Current

August 23, 2010 - Present

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mcdonough, GA 30253
BD
CRD#: 7072
Mcdonough, GA
Past

June 24, 2009 - August 25, 2010

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Past

May 14, 2009 - August 25, 2010

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
LAWRENCE, GA
Past

January 8, 2009 - May 13, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past

August 18, 2005 - December 31, 2008

J.T. STRATFORD ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135447
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past

February 17, 2005 - October 7, 2005

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past

February 17, 2005 - May 13, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past

May 2, 2003 - February 23, 2005

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
GAINESVILLE, GA
Past

January 11, 2002 - February 23, 2005

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 26, 1999 - December 31, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT

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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CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
ACCG | US VETWEALTH | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE MILESTONE CENTER | TANNER INVESTMENT GROUP | SKYVIEW WEALTH | SEQUOIA ADVISORY SERVICES | SARASOTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | S. ENOCHS INVESTMENTS LLC | ROBERTS FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP | RIA MATCH | RETIREMENT AND WEALTH STRATEGIES | RETIRE BY DESIGN | PARADIGM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MD PLANNING GROUP | MARCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEPING YOU RETIRED AKA ADVANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEEGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACOBS WEALTH PLANNING, INC. | INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY PLANNERS, LLC | HERITAGE PLANNING GROUP P.C. | GPDIETZ FINANCIAL | GLACIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL NSIGHTS INC | DEES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE ADVISORS | CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | BARBER LACKEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BABB FINANCIAL GROUP | APEX CAPITAL ADVISING LLC | AMERICAN GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | ADVANTAGE ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 146384 / SEC#: 801-71349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2010 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2010 Terminated)

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
(11/26/2018)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2010)
RR
Georgia
(8/23/2010)
IAR
Georgia
(9/27/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(9/20/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(10/6/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1999
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
CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
ACCG | US VETWEALTH | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE MILESTONE CENTER | TANNER INVESTMENT GROUP | SKYVIEW WEALTH | SEQUOIA ADVISORY SERVICES | SARASOTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | S. ENOCHS INVESTMENTS LLC | ROBERTS FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP | RIA MATCH | RETIREMENT AND WEALTH STRATEGIES | RETIRE BY DESIGN | PARADIGM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MD PLANNING GROUP | MARCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEPING YOU RETIRED AKA ADVANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEEGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACOBS WEALTH PLANNING, INC. | INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY PLANNERS, LLC | HERITAGE PLANNING GROUP P.C. | GPDIETZ FINANCIAL | GLACIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL NSIGHTS INC | DEES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE ADVISORS | CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | BARBER LACKEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BABB FINANCIAL GROUP | APEX CAPITAL ADVISING LLC | AMERICAN GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | ADVANTAGE ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 146384 / SEC#: 801-71349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2010 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Mcdonough, GA 30253
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 583-1120
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY WRAP BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,769
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 402,413,992

Red Flags


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Company Information


CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 146384Cumming, GA 30041

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