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Edward R. Brooks

GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
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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 GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY located in Mcdonough, Georgia and AMERICAN GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 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 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 20, 2026 - Present

GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mcdonough, GA 30253
RIA
CRD#: 310305
MCDONOUGH, GA
Current

January 4, 2026 - Present

AMERICAN GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mcdonough, GA 30253
BD
CRD#: 7388
Mcdonough, GA
Past

September 27, 2010 - April 2, 2026

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146384
Cumming, GA
Past

August 23, 2010 - January 27, 2026

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

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".
GI
GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY
CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC | GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 310305 / SEC#: 801-131279

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 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
(1/4/2026)
IAR
California
(3/23/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2026)
IAR
Florida
(5/1/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(3/23/2026)
RR
Illinois
(4/16/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2026)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/20/2026)
RR
Texas
(3/3/2026)
IAR
Texas
(3/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/23/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/25/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GI
GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY
CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC | GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 310305 / SEC#: 801-131279

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mcdonough, GA 30253
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 583-1120
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY BROCHURE (12/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,484,490

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Company Information

GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 310305Mcdonough, GA 30253

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