FAIRFIELD, IA – July 15, 2025 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a leading independent financial solutions firm, is pleased to announce that four advisors associated with Cambridge earned honorable mention recognition in the 2025 Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Awards. Michael Hardy of Ocean Wealth Group, Bruce Henning of Forth Financial Group, Martha Johnson of CoreNorth Capital Planning, and Javier Tafoya of Axiom Wealth Alliance were recognized and will each receive a donation of $2,000 for their selected non-profit of choice. All four advisors were selected by an Invest in Others judging panel that evaluated hundreds of applicants.

The Invest in Others Awards recognize advisors making a positive impact in their community through charitable work. The program is in its 19^th year, and nominated advisors undergo a rigorous evaluation process that includes a comprehensive assessment of their leadership, dedication, and contribution to the nonprofit organization they support. The program features five award categories: Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. Winners, finalists, and honorable mention selections will be celebrated at an awards ceremony in September.

Below is additional information about the Cambridge-associates advisors who received honorable mention recognition:

• Hardy is the founder of Ocean Wealth Group in Williamsville, New York. He is supporting Canisius High School, his alma mater.
• Henning is the founder of Forth Financial Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been recognized for his work with Fields of Hope, an organization that provides hope, healing, and empowerment for survivors of sex trafficking.
• Johnson is an advisor with CoreNorth Capital Planning based out of Wichita, Kansas. She has been honored for her support of Ability Point, a nonprofit that helps individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services promoting social skills and confidence.
• Tafoya is a founding partner of Axiom Wealth Alliance headquartered in Denver, Colorado. He is representing Impact 360, a nonprofit that supports first-generation postsecondary students in their pursuit of their higher education degree and early career work.

More information on the Invest in Others awards, including the nomination process and eligibility requirements, is available here. 

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.

About Invest in Others
The inspiration for the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation came directly from financial advisors who invest in others by giving back to their communities with overwhelming generosity and dedication. Since its founding in 2006, Invest in Others has amplified these efforts by providing a platform for advisors and other financial professionals to increase awareness, visibility, and funding to their favorite nonprofits. For more information, visit investinothers.org.

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

Invest in Others recognizes the philanthropic achievements of financial professionals and financial firms in communities around the country. The awards program is in its 19th year, and honors nominees for their leadership, dedication, and charitable contributions. Finalists and Honorable Mentions announced July 15, 2025. For more information, visit investinothers.org.