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No. 8 Financial Planning IBD Elite 2026

Cambridge Investment Research: Independent Broker-Dealer Profile

Legal name: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. · Fairfield, IA

$2.06B2025 Revenue
+15.2%YoY Growth
4,077Producing Reps
1981Founded

Quick Facts

2026 RankNo. 8 (Financial Planning IBD Elite 2026)
Legal NameCambridge Investment Research, Inc.
HeadquartersFairfield, IA
Founded1981
2025 Revenue$2.06 billion (+15.2% YoY)
Producing Reps4,077
Client Assets$265.3 billion
PrincipalsAmy Webber, CEO
Employees900+ staff (Dec. 2025)
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Revenue, growth and (for ranks 1–15) rep and asset figures: Financial Planning IBD Elite 2026, self-reported by firms. Other figures as noted.

About Cambridge Investment Research

Cambridge is an internally controlled independent broker-dealer and corporate RIA. It crossed $2 billion in annual revenue for the first time in 2025 and positions its independent ownership as a differentiator amid industry consolidation.

Services Offered

Cambridge supports advisors through broker-dealer and corporate RIA platforms and serves fee-only advisers as well. It offers technology, practice management, and succession and acquisition solutions.

Leadership

Amy Webber, CEO.

Cambridge Investment Research in the News

  • June 9, 2026

    Cambridge reported about $25 million in recruited advisor revenue in Q1 2026, following a record 2025 in which it recruited about $170 million.

    Source: Cambridge press release
  • Jan. 6, 2026

    Cambridge made a minority investment in AmeriFlex Group, a Las Vegas RIA, whose leadership retains strategic control.

    Source: Seward & Kissel IM Deals
  • Dec. 3, 2025

    Cambridge said it passed $2 billion in annual revenue, doubling its top line over five years.

    Source: InvestmentNews

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