FAIRFIELD, IA – April 9, 2026 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a leading independent financial solutions firm, today announced the appointment of Ben Hassett to the position of Regional Vice President, Business Development. In his role, Hassett will lead the firm’s West Coast recruiting efforts, working closely with department leaders to drive leads and develop and evaluate transition packages. He will also partner with enterprises and branch builders to support their recruiting strategies while mentoring Cambridge’s Regional Directors and Associate Directors.

“I’m excited to have Ben join our team,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer, Tammy Robbins. “He brings a lot of depth and a wealth of knowledge to our team and has great relationships with advisors. I know he will be a valuable asset for us.”

Hassett brings over 15 years of experience in business development, advisor recruitment, and financial services leadership. He joins Cambridge from Elite Consulting Partners, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and led strategic planning and execution across the firm, driving revenue growth through targeted market expansion, advisor sourcing, and operational efficiencies. Prior to Elite, Hassett held multiple positions at LPL Financial, where he supported advisor recruitment and retention initiatives, including flagship affiliation models and large-scale acquisition integration efforts. Additional experience includes roles at Axos Bank, TD Ameritrade, Platinum Wealth Partners, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch. Hassett attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

About Cambridge
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm focused on serving independent financial professionals and their clients while preserving its internal control. Cambridge offers a broad range of choices for independent financial professionals regarding solutions for advice, growth, technology, and independence. 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 internally controlled independent broker-dealers in the country. Learn more at joincambridge.com.

Contact: Jeff Wulf, Senior Vice President, Cambridge: jeff.wulf@cir2.com or 800-777-6080