FAIRFIELD, IA – July 7, 2026 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a financial solutions firm serving more than 4,100 independent advisors nationwide, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 13th annual Jim Guy Memorial Scholarship. Each year the program honors the legacy of former Cambridge executive Jim Guy by awarding two $2,500 educational scholarships.

The Cambridge Foundation would like to congratulate the 2026 scholarship recipients:

Christian Rasmussen, child of Cambridge associate Gretchen Rasmussen, is a graduate of Fairfield High School. He plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism, with a focus on sports broadcasting. Christian has demonstrated strong leadership across academics, athletics, and community involvement, including serving as a football team captain, earning Student Employee of the Year recognition, and completing more than 86 hours of community service. He has also started building hands-on experience as a broadcaster with Ottumwa Radio, where he calls Fairfield Trojans basketball games.

Carson Dionne, child of Daniel Dionne of SmartPro Financial, is a graduate of Rockville High School. He plans to attend Eastern Connecticut State University to study Political Science, with aspirations of continuing on to law school. Carson graduated with approximately 50 college credits and is actively involved in leadership and advocacy, including serving as Band Captain and participating in Peer Advocates/Youth Equity Squad and National Honor Society.

The Cambridge Foundation would like to thank the Greater Jefferson County Foundation for its ongoing support of the Jim Guy Memorial Scholarship Program and assistance with the selection process.

About Jim Guy
Jim Guy joined Cambridge’s executive group in 1999 and continued to lead his independent practice while providing senior executive leadership for the firm’s recruiting and marketing. Jim was instrumental in the early development of Cambridge’s fee-based programs, and he also focused on supporting and improving the independent financial professional’s business through practice management coaching, marketing initiatives, and product services. These scholarships allow Cambridge to remember a friend and colleague, share his passion for learning, and reflect a positive tribute to Jim’s memory by supporting promising college students.

About Cambridge
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm focused on serving independent advisors and their clients while preserving its internal control. Cambridge offers a broad range of choices for independent advisors 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