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Sandra G. Austin

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Hickory, NC 28602
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CRD#: 4697667
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Professional summary


Sandra Greer Austin, who also goes by Sandra Marie Greer, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Hickory, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Hickory, North Carolina.

Sandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Sandra has worked at 7 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


Sandra Marie Greer

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)STRATEGIC INVESTMENT DESIGNS, 201 GOVERNMENT AVE, SW, STE 106, HICKORY, NC,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 01/01/11, NIR, 28 HR/MO- 2/TRADING HR. 2)AUSTIN RENTALS, 1448 MAY ROAD, GRANITE FALLS, NC, RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER, 10/01/05, NIR, 1 HR/WK- 0/TRADING HR. 3)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. IAR THAT MANAGES CLIENT ASSETS OR PREPARES FINANCIAL PLANS FOR A FEE. OBA FORM SUBMITTED ON FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL 'S BEHALF, BY CIR HOME OFFICE. TIME SPENT AND INCOME ARE ESTIMATED. INV REL-80/mo-80/TRADING. 04/23/21 4)ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL NETWORK, 201 Government Ave SW Ste 106, HICKORY NC 28602, United States, 08/02/2023, OSJ, Using a Trade Name/dba, INV REL, 160HR/mo-160HR/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

April 23, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 201 Government Ave. Sw Ste. 106, Hickory, NC 28602
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Hickory, NC
Current

April 23, 2021 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 201 Government Ave.sw Ste. 106, Hickory, NC 28602
BD
CRD#: 39543
Hickory, NC
Past

May 31, 2011 - April 28, 2021

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
HICKORY, NC
Past

May 31, 2011 - April 28, 2021

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
HICKORY, NC
Past

January 15, 2008 - May 16, 2011

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46035
HICKORY, NC
Past

January 15, 2008 - May 16, 2011

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
HICKORY, NC
Past

December 1, 2006 - December 19, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
MORGANTON, NC
Past

September 25, 2006 - December 19, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
MORGANTON, NC
Past

April 22, 2005 - June 1, 2005

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

August 19, 2003 - April 22, 2005

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC

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
Alabama
(4/23/2021)
RR
Georgia
(4/23/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(4/23/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/23/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/23/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(4/23/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/30/2006
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


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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)
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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#: 134139Hickory, NC 28602

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