"We’ve always said our home team at Cambridge is the best in the business. And realistically, I’d say everybody at Cambridge has a role in supporting the platform in some way." – Laura Papera
Tune into episode 129 of Let’s Talk as co-hosts Val Vest and Jeff Wick are joined by Laura Papera, Assistant Vice President of Advisory Solutions at Cambridge.
Laura shares her journey into financial services and her current role supporting WealthPort® – Cambridge’s leading fee-based investment platform. Originally built as a trading tool, WealthPort has grown into a comprehensive solution that helps financial professionals manage client assets through multiple programs.
In this episode, Laura explains how WealthPort supports advisors by saving time, improving efficiency, and offering flexibility in how they manage portfolios. She also discusses the teams behind the platform, including those focused on advisor support, technology enhancements, and strategic platform growth. Val, Jeff, and Laura also discuss future improvements, all designed to make it easier to do business with Cambridge and provide a first-class service for financial professionals and their clients.
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Assistant Vice President, Advisory Solutions
Laura Papera joined Cambridge in 2009 and has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with previous industry experience in marketing, sales, and consulting. In her current role, she’s responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and support WealthPort® Services and Third Party Manager relationships and teams, as well as driving the internal marketing direction of the offering. Prior to joining Cambridge, Papera served as the national sales supervisor for Park Avenue Advisory Services. She began her career in financial services with Prudential Financial, Inc., where she held numerous positions in the capital markets and global fixed income investment divisions. Papera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State University in broadcast journalism, and holds the FINRA Series 7 license.
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