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Christopher B. Hensley
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Bellaire, TX 77401
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CRD#: 4147938
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Professional summary
Christopher Brian Hensley is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Bellaire, Texas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Bellaire, Texas.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)HOUSTON FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP 3707 WESTCENTER DR STE 200 HOUSTON, TX 77042. BEGAN 1/16/09 AS PRESIDENT/OWNER; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - LIFE AND LTC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 8 HRS/WK. 3 HOURS DURING TRADING. 2)HOST OF PODCAST -MONEY MATTERS, 5353 W ALAMBAMA STE 200H, HOUSTON, TX, SINCE, 7/2015. NIR - DEVOTES 2 HR/WK - NONE DURING TRADING. 3)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 35/WK - 35/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 4) HOUSTON MONEY WEEK, 3311 RICHMOND AVE STE 219, HOUSTON, TX, 11/2018. LEADERSHIP TEAM, VOLUNTEER. NIR-4/MO-0/TRADING. 5)HOUSTON FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP, 3311 RICHMOND AVE STE 219, HOUSTON, TX, 11/2018. PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER. NIR-1/MO-0/TRADING.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 12, 2012 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 6300 West Loop South Suite 280, Bellaire, TX 77401RIA
CRD#: 134139
Bellaire, TX
Current
July 11, 2012 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 6300 West Loop South Suite 406, Bellaire, TX 77401BD
CRD#: 39543
Bellaire, TX
Past
May 25, 2012 - June 28, 2012
WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35331
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 22, 2012 - June 28, 2012
WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35331
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 24, 2011 - May 17, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 24, 2011 - May 17, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 11, 2008 - March 2, 2011
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 11, 2008 - March 2, 2011
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 17, 2005 - August 31, 2006
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 17, 2005 - August 31, 2006
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past
October 7, 2002 - September 13, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
September 12, 2002 - September 13, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 9, 2002 - November 22, 2002
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
April 19, 2000 - January 23, 2001
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
April 19, 2000 - January 23, 2001
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(3/8/2016)
RR
Nevada(3/27/2020)
RR
New Mexico(8/26/2025)
RR
Ohio(7/15/2022)
IAR
Texas(7/12/2012)
RR
Texas(7/20/2012)
RR
Wisconsin(9/30/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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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