FAIRFIELD, IA – June 29, 2026 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a leading independent financial solutions firm serving 4,100 advisors nationwide, today announced that it has been named Broker-Dealer of the Year by InvestmentNews. Presented at the InvestmentNews Awards ceremony in New York City, the award recognizes the most outstanding Broker-Dealer that has displayed exceptional performance and innovation over the last 12 months. Winners in all categories were selected by an independent panel of seven judges.¹

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Broker-Dealer of the Year,” said CEO Amy Webber, who took home CEO of the Year² honors. “For 45 years³, we have been fiercely committed to the idea of independence and to helping advisors build the business they have always envisioned. We have always believed that advisors deserve the freedom to choose the path that's right for them, backed by a culture that puts people first and solutions that support their long-term success. This award means a lot because it’s only possible with the help of our advisors, associates, and partners. We share this award with all of Cambridge Nation."

The award is the latest milestone in what has been a strong period of growth and momentum for Cambridge. Over the past year, the firm surpassed the $2 billion in total revenue mark, achieved a second consecutive record recruiting year, and launched two AI-powered solutions to support its advisor experience initiatives. The firm’s long-standing dedication to its culture and associates has earned continued recognition as well; in 2025, Cambridge received its 15^th consecutive Top Workplace Iowa award and fifth USA Top Workplace award.⁴

A complete list of 2026 InvestmentNews Award winners is available here.

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.

About InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews is a leading source for news, analysis and information essential to the financial advisory community. Since 1998, the publication has educated, informed, and engaged financial advisors across the country using its weekly newspaper, website, newsletters, research, events, social media, videos and webcasts. InvestmentNews provides exclusive and up-to-the-minute news, as well as actionable intelligence, that empowers financial advisors to serve their clients and run their businesses more effectively.

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

¹ InvestmentNews Awards Broker-Dealer of the Year 2026 winner nominations can be from any wealth management professional or organization and is determined by the InvestmentNews Awards team, who conduct research and draw on the knowledge and information gained through InvestmentNews. Winners announced on June 24, 2026. For more information, please see https://investmentnewsawards.com/  

² InvestmentNews Awards The Park Avenue Securities Award for CEO of the Year 2025 is based on the following criteria: CEO's vision, leadership engagement of workforce commitment to the wealth management industry and their industry reputation; CEO's commitment to corporate values and positive impact on the industry as a whole; and corporate growth, achievements, recognition and performance, reflective of their leadership. Nominees must be a CEO/President/equivalent of an advisory network, advisory firm, fund company, or service provider to advisors. Winners announced on June 24, 2026. For more information, please see https://investmentnewsawards.com/.

³ Cambridge and its predecessor broker-dealer

⁴ The Top Workplace in Iowa, 2011-2025, and Top Workplace USA, 2021-2025, recognitions are determined by associate feedback through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company. More information on the methodology to qualify can be found at https://topworkplaces.com/resources/national top workplaces methodology/