FAIRFIELD, IA – September 28, 2026 — Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (“Cambridge”), a leading independent financial solutions firm serving 4,100 advisors nationwide, is proud to be named a Top Workplace in Iowa for the 16^th consecutive year. Cambridge was recognized among large companies that employ more than 500 associates and has been named to the Top Workplace Iowa list every year since the program was introduced in 2011. The regional Top Workplaces award is built on the program’s longstanding history of surveying more than 20 million employees across 54 markets.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as a top place to work in our home state of Iowa for the 16^th time,” said Cambridge CEO Amy Webber. “Our people are the foundation of everything we do at Cambridge, and we remain committed to creating an environment where they feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. We’re grateful to our associates for continuing to make Cambridge a special place to build a career.”

The annual Top Workplace Iowa list is based on associate feedback through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company. The survey focuses on three components of the workplace in particular:

• Satisfaction — An assessment of the day-to-day job
• Organizational Health — An assessment of the fundamentals of the company
• Engagement — An assessment of how associates feel about working at the company overall

In addition to its 16 Top Workplace Iowa awards, Cambridge was named an AZCentral Top Workplace Arizona for the first time since expanding to the Valley in 2020. Learn more about the Top Workplaces programs and its award methodology 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.

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

The Top Workplace in Iowa, 2011-2026, and Top Workplace Arizona, 2026, 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/