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Carl Edwards
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Hayesville, NC 28904
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CRD#: 5550414
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Professional summary
Carl Edwards Jr., ChFC®, who also goes by Carl Edwards, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Hayesville, North Carolina and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Carl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Carl Edwards
Other business activities
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1) C.E. INSURANCES LLC DBA C.E. WEALTH GROUP LLC, 93 CHURCH ST, STE 211, FRANKLIN, NC, 03/2013, OWNER, DBA, INV REL, 40 HR/MO, 30 HR/MO TRADING. 2) C.E. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, 111 VALLEY CROFT RD, OTTO, NC, 10/2020, OWNER, REAL ESTATE, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING. 3) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, 03/2023, ADVISOR REP OF AN IRA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 4) UNDER THE FIG TREE FOUNDATION, INC., 131 Franklin Plaza, Suite 222, Franklin NC 28734, United States, 12/09/2024, Secretary, NIR, 3 HR/MO, 2 HR/MO TRADING. 5) C.E. INSURANCES, LLC DBA C.E. WEALTH GROUP, LLC, 93 Church Street, Ste 211, Franklin, NC 28734, United States, START DATE 03/2013, Owner, Notary, NIR, 40 HR/MO - 30 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Current
March 1, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 100 Mountain Harbour Drive, Hayesville, NC 28904Office #2: 3540 Toringdon Way Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277Office #3: 93 Church Street, Suite 211, Franklin, NC 28734RIA
CRD#: 134139
Hayesville, NC
Current
March 1, 2023 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 3540 Toringdon Way Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277Office #2: 100 Mountain Harbour Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904Office #3: 93 Church Street, Suite 211, Franklin, NC 28734BD
CRD#: 39543
Charlotte, NC
Past
July 2, 2018 - March 2, 2023
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
HAYESVILLE, NC
Past
July 2, 2018 - March 2, 2023
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
HAYESVILLE, NC
Past
August 24, 2015 - July 9, 2018
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 20999
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 17, 2015 - August 24, 2015
ONPOINTE ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 162143
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 2, 2014 - July 9, 2018
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20999
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 20, 2013 - April 16, 2015
HIGH STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154981
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 12, 2012 - December 31, 2013
HIGH STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 104201
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
March 27, 2012 - March 14, 2013
BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105215
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
October 12, 2010 - March 13, 2013
FAMILY LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 153560
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 15, 2008 - September 29, 2010
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 103857
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 1, 2008 - September 29, 2010
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 103857
CHARLOTTE, 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
Arizona(3/1/2023)
RR
California(3/1/2023)
RR
Florida(3/1/2023)
RR
Georgia(3/1/2023)
RR
Indiana(9/22/2025)
RR
Maine(8/12/2025)
RR
Montana(3/3/2023)
RR
New York(3/1/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/1/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(3/1/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina(3/1/2023)
RR
Tennessee(3/1/2023)
RR
Texas(8/12/2025)
IAR
Texas(8/12/2025)
RR
Virginia(3/1/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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