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Episode 253 Leading with Purpose — A Conversation with Amy Webber

Amy Webber of Cambridge Investment Group

“Do what’s right – for clients, for employees, for advisors – and success will follow.” – Amy Webber

In this episode of Cambridge Stronger, CEO Amy Webber steps into the guest seat as Executive Vice President and Chief Supervision Officer Andrea Shafer takes over hosting duties for a candid conversation on leadership, growth, and building something meaningful over time. Amy reflects on her unexpected start during the 1987 market crash and how it shaped her people‑first mindset and leadership approach. She also shares the principles that have guided Cambridge’s evolution — along with insights into her partnership with founder Eric Schwartz and the values that continue to shape the firm’s culture.

This episode offers insight into:

  • Leading with self-awareness and understanding what drives you
  • Building strong teams by aligning people with the right roles and values
  • Creating a culture grounded in empathy, integrity, and transparency

About Amy Webber

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman
Member, Board of Directors and Executive Council

Amy Webber is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board at Cambridge Investment Group, an independent financial solutions firm serving 4,100 financial professionals and their clients. Hired as the firm’s 22nd associate in 1998, Webber served in a variety of high-ranking roles before becoming the second CEO in Cambridge’s 45-year history, succeeding Founder Eric Schwartz in 2016. She is a past member of the Financial Services Institute’s (FSI) Board of Directors, helped establish Cambridge’s Community of Women (CCW), New Century Council, and The Next Step® internship program, and delivers valuable insights through her biweekly ‘Cambridge Stronger’ podcast series.

Webber’s leadership is widely recognized across the financial services industry. She has been named ThinkAdvisor’s ‘Executive of the Year’ (2024)1, WealthManagement.com’s ‘CEO of the Year’ (2022)2, and in 2022 received the coveted InvestmentNews Alexandra Armstrong Lifetime Achievement award3. She is a six-time member of ThinkAdvisor’s ‘IA 25’4 and was recognized as one of WealthManagerWeb’s ‘Top 50 Women in Wealth Management’ for three consecutive years5. Webber also earned ThinkAdvisor Luminaries awards in the categories of Diversity and Inclusion, Thought Leadership and Education, and Executive Leadership (2021)6.

1 ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES, Class of 2024. Award earned in category of Financial Advisory and Asset Management Firms. Finalists and winners are chosen based on nominations. To learn about the award criteria, visit https://event.thinkadvisor.com/luminaries-awards/criteria.   

2 WealthManagement.com, Wealthies Awards, 2022. Award earned for Broker-Dealers (1,000+ advisors). Finalists are chosen based on nominations from industry peers. To learn about the award nomination and selection process, visit https://www.wealthmanagement.com/industry/wealthmanagementcom-announces-2022-wealthies-finalists.

3 InvestmentNews Magazine, Women to Watch awards recognize women in the industry who have demonstrated success, leadership, ability to effect change, and a willingness to help other female financial professionals and community service. Winners are selected by an InvestmentNews selection committee. For more information on the awards, nomination requirements, and selection process, visit https://www.investmentnews.com/awards-and-recognition/women-to-watch-2022

4 Investment Advisor Magazine/ThinkAdvisor, IA 25 2012, 2014, 2017-2020 is a recognition which identifies 25 people who readers believe have had or will have the greatest influence on the financial services industry. Results are based on reader poll.

5 WealthManagerWeb.com/ThinkAdvisor, Top 50 Women in Wealth award 2009-2011 recognizes 50 influential women leaders impacting the financial industry. Honorees are selected by an advisory board from the wealth management industry.

6 ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES, Class of 2021. Firms and Individuals, from both the small and large investment firm space, are eligible to win in four different categories. Winners are chosen based on nominations which include qualitative and quantitative factors. To learn more about the award criteria, visit https://www.thinkadvisor.com/luminaries-awards/. Amy Webber was a member of the judging panel at ThinkAdvisor but did not vote for any category in which our firm was nominated.

The opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not represent the opinions or views of the interviewer and/or Cambridge.

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