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Courtney A. Chynces

PROXY FREEDOM
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 4895315
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Professional summary


Courtney Alexander John Chynces, who also goes by Cody A Chynces, Cody Chynces, Court A Chynces, Court Alexander John Chynces, Courtney A Chynces, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROXY FREEDOM located in Walnut Creek, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Walnut Creek, California.

Courtney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Courtney has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Cody A Chynces | Cody Chynces | Court A Chynces | Court Alexander John Chynces | Courtney A Chynces

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. OAKRIDGE VILLAGE HOA, 10 Oakridge Lane, Danville CA 94506, United States, 09/02/2024, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 2. PROXY FREEDOM, 877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 220, Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States, 06/17/2025, IAR, RIA Affiliation, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 80 HR/MO TRADING 3. CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 06/20/2025

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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

August 16, 2023 - Present

PROXY FREEDOM

Office #1: 877 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 324749
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

June 20, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 877 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

June 20, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 877 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Ste. 220, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
BD
CRD#: 39543
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

January 10, 2023 - June 20, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 9, 2023 - June 20, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 9, 2016 - September 27, 2022

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

March 14, 2016 - September 13, 2016

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 14, 2016 - September 13, 2016

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 14, 2016 - September 13, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

December 18, 2013 - September 13, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
DENVER, CO
Past

December 18, 2013 - September 13, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
DENVER, CO
Past

January 15, 2013 - December 16, 2013

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

June 22, 2011 - December 16, 2013

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

November 4, 2008 - June 7, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CARY, NC
Past

November 4, 2008 - June 7, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CARY, NC
Past

May 31, 2007 - October 11, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 21, 2007 - October 11, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
RALEIGH, NC

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
Arizona
(6/20/2025)
IAR
California
(8/16/2023)
RR
California
(6/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/20/2025)
RR
Oregon
(6/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/30/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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#: 134139Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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