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About Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

Advisor Satisfaction - For the last 19 years we have scored at least nine out of 10 in our annual comprehensive rep-advisor satisfaction survey.


Ownership - Cambridge Investment Group, Inc. is a privately-controlled financial solutions firm focused on serving independent financial advisors and their investing clients. Cambridge offers a broad range of choices regarding advisor-focused financial solutions: advice solutions, technology solutions, platform choice and business structure solutions, consulting solutions, and outsourcing solutions. Cambridge’s national reach includes: Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. – a large corporate RIA; and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. – an independent broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, that is among the largest privately-controlled independent broker-dealers in the country.


Location - Cambridge supports advisors in all 50 states and is headquartered on a scenic 60-acre campus with 80,000 square feet of office space in Fairfield, Iowa.


*For the 12 months ending 12/31/17. 'Investment Advisor magazine, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, Division IV; 2003, Division III. A broker-dealer becomes eligible for this honor only after a minimum of 10% of its producing rep-advisors cast valid ballots. The ballots rate the broker-dealer in 15 different categories defined by Investment Advisor as relevant challenges and concerns. Broker-dealers receiving the highest marks in each of four are declared Broker-Dealer of the Year. Results are based on experiences and perceptions of participants surveyed in June of each of the years listed. Experience may vary. This recognition is not representative of investment performance or returns of rep/advisors. 
1Cambridge and its predecessor broker-dealer
2AUM reflects commission, fee-based, and independent RIA assets
Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser.
Both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cambridge Investment Group, Inc.