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.
- – present · 6 yearsPeoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
- Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.– · 5 yearsPeoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7995
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.– · 6 yearsEast Peoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134139
- Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated– · 1 yearPeoria, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8209
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
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 25 May 2007 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 24 April 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 March 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where is Scott McCord based?
Scott McCord’s registered office is in Peoria, IL.
Is Scott McCord registered with FINRA?
No. Scott McCord has no current broker registration.
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.

