Gordon C. Menard
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77005
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 822555
Professional summary
Gordon C Menard, CFP®, who also goes by Gordon Charles Menard, Gordon Menaro, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Gordon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Gordon has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gordon Charles Menard | Gordon Menaro
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) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES 2) SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 950 ECHO LN, STE 370, HOUSTON, TX 77024. BEGAN 5/2013 AS SOLE PROPRIETOR OF INSURANCE BUSINESS. DEVOTES 5 HR/WK- 1 HR/TRADING. 3) GOODWIN & MENARD LLC dba STERLING TOTAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS, 2204 TIMBERLOCH PL 227 THE WOODLANDS TX, 12/2016, OWNER, LLC FOR TAX LIABILITY PURPOSES, INV REL 140 HR/MONTH 140 HR/MONTH TRADING 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 120 HR/MO TRADING. 05/06/2013
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Gordon C Menard's 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®
CFP®
Start date: 1987
Experience
Current
May 6, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 5234 Institute Ln., Houston, TX 77005Office #3: 2202 Timberloch Place Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380RIA
CRD#: 134139
Houston, TX
Current
May 6, 2013 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 2202 Timberloch Place Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380BD
CRD#: 39543
The Woodlands, TX
Past
March 4, 2008 - May 7, 2013
USCA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137045
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 4, 2004 - May 23, 2008
HITHERLANE PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46604
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 4, 2004 - May 7, 2013
HITHERLANE PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 46604
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 23, 1983 - February 3, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 26, 1978 - February 3, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 20, 1976 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 572
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(1/2/2020)
RR
California(5/6/2013)
RR
Colorado(4/5/2019)
RR
Florida(3/2/2017)
RR
Illinois(11/30/2020)
RR
Iowa(3/2/2017)
RR
Louisiana(3/2/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(6/22/2022)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2020)
RR
Nevada(3/17/2022)
RR
New Jersey(5/6/2013)
RR
New York(5/6/2013)
RR
Ohio(1/3/2020)
RR
Oklahoma(4/5/2019)
RR
Oregon(4/25/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/11/2017)
RR
South Carolina(3/2/2017)
RR
Texas(5/6/2013)
IAR
Texas(5/6/2013)
RR
Utah(5/23/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(3/2/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin(7/17/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral 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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
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 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
