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James A. Womack

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Asheville, NC 28804
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CRD#: 5546023
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Professional summary


James Anthony Womack JR, AIF®, who also goes by James Anthony Womack, James Womack, Jay Womack, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Asheville, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Asheville, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Anthony Womack | James Womack | Jay Womack

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) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, 02/2014, INV REL, 160 HRS/MO - 120 HRS/MO TRADING. 2) AVL FINANCIAL, LLC, 15 PLEASANT HILL DR ASHEVILLE, NC 28804, PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE SALES, 12/09/11, INV REL, 160 HRS/MO - 32 HRS/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James Anthony Womack JR'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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

July 2, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 15 Pleasant Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28804
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Asheville, NC
Current

July 2, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 15 Pleasant Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28804
BD
CRD#: 39543
Asheville, NC
Past

March 1, 2017 - July 9, 2020

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
ASHVILLE, NC
Past

March 1, 2017 - July 9, 2020

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
ASHVILLE, NC
Past

February 14, 2014 - March 30, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

February 14, 2014 - March 30, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

July 17, 2012 - February 19, 2014

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 153184
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

December 15, 2011 - July 16, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

December 15, 2011 - February 18, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

August 27, 2008 - December 19, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

July 31, 2008 - December 19, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ASHEVILLE, 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".
CI
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
(12/9/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(1/10/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(3/16/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/20/2020)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/2/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(7/23/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(8/11/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(1/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/13/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
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#: 134139Asheville, NC 28804

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