Six Ways Cambridge Supports Independent Advisor Success
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Experience the Cambridge Difference

For independent financial advisors, the right partner firm makes all the difference. Discover six ways Cambridge is more than your average broker-dealer or RIA.

In today’s crowded financial services industry, broker-dealers and RIAs often fall short where it matters most: culture, commitment, and consistency. Advisors are too often treated like just another number or left navigating uncertainty after their firm sells out.

At Cambridge, we’re a little different.

  • Leadership and Ownership Structure: Our industry experienced another record-setting year of consolidation in 2024, creating instability and frustration for independent advisors everywhere. Here, you’ll find an award-winning leadership team1 committed to preserving Cambridge’s independence — and yours — for decades to come.
  • Culture and Resources: We understand that in this industry; it’s not about the numbers — it’s about the people. Our unique community-focused culture makes every advisor feel like they’re part of something special.
  • Consulting and Business Services: Coaching programs, outsourcing solutions, succession planning support, and much more — the opportunities for growth are endless at Cambridge 
  • Compliance and Support: We operate with a “common sense compliance” approach, meaning we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs, no matter how simple or complex your business model
  • Products and Technology: We continue to adopt new technology that empowers advisors to unlock opportunities for sustained success
  • Growth and Efficiency Initiatives: Our strong national presence and advisor-first approach ensures you have access to growth opportunities that can help you remain competitive


1ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES Awards, Class of 2024. Cambridge CEO and Co-Chairman Amy Webber was named ‘Executive of the Year’; President Colleen Bell was recognized with a ‘Luminaries With a Heart’ award; and President Jeff Vivacqua won the ‘Thought Leader of the Year’ award. Finalists and winners are chosen based on nominations. To learn about the award criteria, visit https://event.thinkadvisor.com/luminaries-awards/criteria

Access The Cambridge Advantage: Culture and Resources for Advisor Growth to learn why Cambridge is more than a typical partner firm and how we’re delivering unmatched value in six key areas.

Built on Independence. Built to Last.

Listen to our Executive Council leaders explain why they are committed to continuing our internal control plan.

Cambridge By the Numbers

$1.87B

Total Revenue1

$185B

Assets Under Advisement (AUA)2

3,800

Producing Financial Advisors

900

Associates

1981

Founded In3

No. 7

Largest independent
broker-dealer4

 

No. 9

Independent broker-dealer in
total account assets5

No. 9

Fastest-growing independent
broker-dealer6

*All data as of 3/31/25
1 Year-to-date actual annualized
2 AUA (Assets Under Advisement) reflects fee-based and independent RIA assets plus commission assets.
3 Cambridge and its predecessor broker-dealer.
4 Based on total revenue. Ranking received in InvestmentNews Magazine's 2024 independent broker-dealer industry survey rankings.
5 Ranking received in Financial Planning Magazine’s 2024 IBD Elite survey rankings. 
6 Based on revenue growth. Ranking received in Financial Planning Magazine's 2024 IBD Elite survey rankings.

Experience Something Wonderful

Since Eric Schwartz founded the firm in 19811, Cambridge has helped financial advisors serve clients and build their businesses. Our mutual independence allows financial advisors control by offering a flexible range of products, solutions, technology platforms, and more.

Greg Raines
Everybody talks about helping financial advisors and enterprise leaders grow, but Cambridge actually does it. I don’t know of another firm that has the coaching, recruiting support, and product footprint that Cambridge has.

Greg Raines
TAG Advisors 2

Monte Ferguson – Cambridge
I was like a kid at a candy store when I first got to Cambridge because we had so many products and sponsors to choose from. We never had that before. I was previously in a captive environment and had limited selection and shelf space. When I came to Cambridge, that all changed.

Monte Ferguson
Pivotal Financial Advisors 3

Lisa Boyer
Kindness is very important to me and is another big positive reason why I enjoy my time at Cambridge. I've always been impressed with the culture and felt very welcomed here.

Lisa Sappenfield Boyer
Boyer and Sappenfield Investment Advisors 4

1Cambridge and its predecessor broker-dealer.
2Cambridge and TAG are not affiliated
3Cambridge and Pivotal Financial Advisors are not affiliated
4Cambridge and Boyer and Sappenfield Investment Advisors are not affiliated

Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other financial professionals and are no guarantee of future performance or success.

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