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Scott McCord

Investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network in Peoria, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Scott McCord is an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network, Inc., an investment adviser managing $518M, and works from its Peoria, IL office. Scott McCord has been registered through Independent Wealth Network since 8 June 2020, has 19 years in the industry across 4 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31.

19
Years in industry
6
Years at firm
4
Adviser firms
3
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Scott McCord has been an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network since June 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Independent Wealth Network, Inc. is an Urbandale, IA firm with $518M under management, 1,460 clients and 30 advisers across 20 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Scott McCord’s longest registration was 6 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. (2008–2015). Before joining Independent Wealth Network in 2020, Scott McCord was registered through Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

  1. – present · 6 years
    Peoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
  2. Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
    – · 5 years
    Peoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7995
  3. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
    – · 6 years
    East Peoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134139
  4. Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
    – · 1 year
    Peoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8209

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Scott McCord is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from June 2020; the most recent is Florida, in September 2022.

  • FloridaSince 27 September 2022
  • IllinoisSince 8 June 2020
  • TexasResidentSince 8 June 2020

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 3125 May 2007
Name
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Series 6624 April 2007
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 728 March 2007
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Scott Allan McCord
CRD
4307530
Firm
Independent Wealth Network · CRD 286262
Office
Peoria, IL
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2007
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Scott McCord work?

Scott McCord is an investment adviser representative registered through Independent Wealth Network, Inc. since June 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Scott McCord a financial advisor?

Yes. Scott McCord has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Illinois and Texas, through Independent Wealth Network since June 2020.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Scott McCord have?

Scott McCord has 19 years in the financial industry, since May 2007, across 4 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Scott McCord passed?

Scott McCord has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2007. FINRA credited Scott McCord with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where did Scott McCord work before Independent Wealth Network?

Before Independent Wealth Network, Scott McCord was registered through Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., June 2015 to June 2020; Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., July 2008 to June 2015; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, April 2007 to June 2008.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Scott McCord based?

Scott McCord’s registered office is in Peoria, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Scott McCord registered with FINRA?

No. Scott McCord has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How can I verify Scott McCord’s record?

Search CRD 4307530 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott McCord’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Independent Wealth Network

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4307530, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Independent Wealth Network, Inc., filed 30 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.