FAIRFIELD, IA – July 22, 2026 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a leading independent financial solutions firm, is pleased to announce that two advisors associated with the firm were selected as finalists in the 2026 Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Awards, while nine advisors received honorable mention recognition. Ben French is a finalist in the Catalyst category, and Michael Brady is a finalist in the Volunteer of the Year category. The Invest in Others Awards recognize advisors making a positive impact in their community through charitable work.

As two of the 15 finalists selected, French and Brady will each receive $25,000 to support their designated charities. Award recipients in the Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, and Volunteer of the Year categories will receive $75,000, to be announced during an awards gala September 17 in Boston, Massachusetts.

French is a financial advisor with CoreNorth Capital Planning in Wichita, Kansas. He serves as president and CEO of Shepherd’s Way, which provides housing and holistic life-coaching for individuals with intellectual disabilities, encompassing all facets of life from practical independent living skills to a healthy spiritual walk. Brady is the founder and a financial advisor with Generosity Wealth Management. He is a member of the Frontier Horizon Board of Directors, which connects vulnerable children with caring advocates through hosting, mission trips, wish list giving, and more.

Invest in Others will also honor 75 Honorable Mentions at the gala, each of whom will receive a $2,000 grant to support their designated charities. Advisors associated with Cambridge who received Honorable Mention recognition and the charities they represent are listed below:

Brandon Bettis of Epic Holistic Partners: Mighty Oaks Foundation
Daniel Jeffery of Converge Wealth Partners: National Ski Patrol
Jake Buman of Albatross Financial: St. Joseph Food Program
Jamie Docster of Cambridge Investment Research: Jacksonville Business Professionals, Inc.
Javier Tafoya of Axiom Wealth Alliance: Mile High 360
Keith Piscitello of Simply Sophisticated Wealth Planning: Alzheimer's Association – Iowa Chapter
Kim Gaxiola of Resilient Wealth Planning: Informed Choices
Nancy Rodriguez of Bob Richardson & Associates: Gladys Porter Zoo
Robin Morgan of Robin Morgan Financial: The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi – a Field of Interest Fund at The Community Foundation of Mississippi

Invest in Others will award $800,000 in total to benefit the charitable organizations represented by this year’s award finalists and Honorable Mentions. Selections were made by an Invest in Others judging panel that evaluated hundreds of applicants. The Invest in Others program is in its 20^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.

Learn more about this year’s awards in the Invest in Others press release. More information on the Invest in Others Awards, including the nomination process and eligibility requirements, is available on the Invest in Others website. 

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 20th year, and honors nominees for their leadership, dedication, and charitable contributions. Finalists and Honorable Mentions announced July 21, 2026. For more information, visit investinothers.org.