Eric King: Why Was Advisor Fired by Cambridge and Ameriflex?

Corvallis, Oregon financial advisor Eric King (CRD# 4852517) was fired by two former member firms in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that the JW Cole broker and advisor was previously registered with Cambridge Investment Research and The Ameriflex Group.

Mr. King’s BrokerCheck report discloses his terminations from Cambridge Investment Research and The Ameriflex Group. Filed in October 2026, the disclosures state that Cambridge terminated his registration in connection with an investigation into whether he “drafted a communication that the financial professional represented to former partner adviser as being received directly from a client and reflecting the client’s intentions, which the client allegedly denies.” The Ameriflex Group, meanwhile, fired him in connection with allegations that he “admitted to fabricating an email as a client.”

For reference, FINRA Rule 2010 states that brokers associated with FINRA must “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” A number of types of misconduct, including the fabrication of emails and misrepresentation of client intentions, may be considered violations of this rule, so long as the alleged activities occur “in the conduct of [the member’s] business.” Brokers who violate FINRA Rule 2010 may be held liable for damages in the event of losses.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Eric King holds 22 years of securities industry experience. Based in Corvallis, Oregon, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with JW Cole since 2026. His past registrations include Cambridge Investment Research, The Ameriflex Group, Osaic Wealth, SagePoint Financial, Voya Financial Advisors, and ING Financial Advisers. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; and the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66. He holds nine state licenses. (Information current as of November 9, 2026.)

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