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CFP
GW
CFP

Gary Wargo

40 Years of Experience
Clearwater, FL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Gary Wargo is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Clearwater, FL, with 40 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

2627 Mccormick Drive, Suite 101, Clearwater, FL, 33759-1036

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
October 1998
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Gary is an advisory representative of a registered investment advisor since 2003, dedicating nearly full-time hours, with about half of that time spent trading. He is also an independent insurance agent selling health and life insurance, spending a few hours per week on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
March 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 6 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
February 1997 - Present · 29 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Choice Financial Advisors, INC.
April 2015 - December 2015 · 8 mos
Cambridge Investment Reserarch, INC.
April 2003 - March 2005 · 1 yr 11 mos
Financial Management Group, INC.
October 1998 - December 2003 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Integra Financial Advisory INC
September 1998 - October 2005 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Integra Financial Management INC
October 1994 - April 2014 · 19 yrs 6 mos
Keogler, Morgan & Company, INC.Broker
August 1994 - February 1997 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
April 1991 - August 1994 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Pw Securities, INC.Broker
August 1985 - April 1991 · 5 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations46 states
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Exams
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