FAIRFIELD, IA – June 26, 2025 — Cambridge, a leading independent financial solutions firm, was awarded the Thrivent Award for Employer of Choice at this year’s InvestmentNews Awards¹, which honor the contributions and outstanding achievements of firms and individuals working in the financial services industry. Winners were selected by a judging panel and announced at an InvestmentNews awards gala this month in New York City.

In its third year of operation, the InvestmentNews awards spotlight individuals and firms who use their dedication and knowledge to elevate the industry as a whole. Entries were received from firms and individuals across the profession², and winners were selected based on their overall impact on financial services. Cambridge, which serves 3,800 independent financial professionals and more than 900 associates in several office locations across the country, was a finalist in two firm-wide categories (Broker Dealer of the Year and Employer of Choice). Colleen Bell, Cambridge President, Innovation and Experience, was also a finalist in the DEI Trailblazer category. A complete list of winners is available here.

Committed to its people-first culture, in March, Cambridge was named a USA TODAY ‘Top Workplace USA’ for the fifth consecutive year. The annual Top Workplace USA list is based entirely on associate feedback gathered through an engagement survey led by Energage, an independent research company. In addition to its five Top Workplace USA awards, Cambridge has earned three Top Workplace Industry awards and 14 Top Workplace Iowa³ honors. These awards reflect the firm’s longstanding commitment to building a supportive work environment where associates are empowered to build a rewarding career in financial services. Learn more about the award methodology 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. 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

¹InvestmentNews Awards The Thrivent Award for Employer of Choice 2025 Winner is based on the following criteria: Must have 50 or more employees within the U.S.; demonstrates unique employee value proposition; defined workplace brand and culture to foster growth for employees; innovative approach to employee recruitment, retention, talent management, learning & development, mitigating employer-related risks, and managing changes within the business; and have an exemplary reputation within the wealth management industry. Award received on June 24, 2025. For more information, please see https://investmentnewsawards.com/  

² InvestmentNews Awards 2025 Excellence Awardees (Finalists). Nominations can be made by any wealth management professional or organization, and finalists are determined by the InvestmentNews Awards team. Excellence Awardees announced on April 29, 2025.  For more information, please see https://investmentnewsawards.com/

³The Top Workplace in Iowa, 2011-2024; The Top Workplace USA, 2021-2025; The Financial Services Industry Top Workplace, 2022-2024, recognitions are determined by associate feedback through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company.