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Episode 139: Let’s Talk @ Ignite: Leadership, AI, and the Future with Amy Webber

Jeff Wick, First Vice President of Client Solutions
Val Vest, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
Amy Webber, Chief Executive Officer

In this special episode recorded live from Ignite, co-hosts Val Vest and Jeff Wick sit down with Cambridge CEO Amy Webber to discuss the trends shaping the future of independent financial advice. Fresh off being named InvestmentNews1 CEO of the Year, Amy shares her perspective on AI, business growth, leadership, and the qualities that set thriving firms apart in a rapidly changing industry.

Join Val, Jeff, and Amy as they explore:

  • What AI may mean for advisors and their clients over the next decade
  • Practical leadership and culture lessons advisors can apply to build stronger businesses
  • The books, podcasts, and resources helping Amy stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry

Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation, and preparing for what's next.

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 has earned recognition across the financial services industry. She has been named CEO of the Year by both InvestmentNews (2026)1 and WealthManagement.com (2026)2, and earned ThinkAdvisor’s Executive of the Year award in 2024.3 In 2022, she received the coveted InvestmentNews Lifetime Achievement Award4 in recognition of her contributions to financial services and independent advisors.

1InvestmentNews Awards The Park Avenue Securities Award for CEO of the Year 2026 is based on the following criteria: CEO's vision, leadership engagement of workforce commitment to the wealth management industry and their industry reputation; CEO's commitment to corporate values and positive impact on the industry as a whole; and corporate growth, achievements, recognition and performance, reflective of their leadership. Nominees must be a CEO/President/equivalent of an advisory network, advisory firm, fund company, or service provider to advisors. Winners announced on June 24, 2026. For more information, please see https://investmentnewsawards.com/

22026 Wealth Management Industry Awards "Wealthies" for CEO - Broker/Dealers (1,000 Advisors or More) recognizes an individual CEO who has had a demonstrable impact on their firm, the industry, and wealth management in general; external benchmarks such as business excellence, revenues, profitability, business growth, thought leadership content, industry activist; as well as a strong track record of industry respect, notoriety and promoting diversity. Award received September 10, 2026. Please see informaconnect.com/wealth-management-industry-awards/judging-information/ for regarding methodology.

3ThinkAdvisor 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.

4InvestmentNews 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

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