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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Total advisors

3,908

Across 2,201 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad mix of clients—individuals (including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, and other retirement-plan sponsors—by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. Services are delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals and include direct portfolio management, wrap-fee programs (WealthPort), model-based solutions, and referrals to approved third‑party managers.

Investment implementation is offered across multiple custody and platform arrangements (CMAP, FlexMAP, WealthPort, UMA/CAAP) and can be either discretionary or non‑discretionary, with Financial Professionals tailoring strategies to client objectives. The firm maintains both proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand and access to unaffiliated strategists, and the brochure notes that some advisers use tactical approaches and, in a minority of cases, market‑timing services rather than only buy‑and‑hold allocations.

Noteworthy, and less common among peer institutions, is Cambridge’s explicit disclosure of affiliated‑strategy economics and related conflict‑of‑interest controls for Founders Gate Capital, along with documented advisor business relationships that include Financial Professionals who are attorneys or CPAs and may provide or refer legal and accounting services. The brochure also details institutional features tied to the firm’s scale—advisor transition loans/grants and equity participation arrangements, FDIC sweep options, and formal compliance and supervisory processes—which can materially shape how recommendations are selected and implemented.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

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Occupation focus

Self-Employed

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Location

Atlanta GA

Advisors at this office

7

Advisors at this office

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Bryan S

CFP®, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Bryan Scott is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at FSC Security Corporation, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a network of independent professionals, with investment approaches tailored to client objectives and including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Martin H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Martin Halberg is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at IFP Securities, LPL Financial, and Independent Financial Partners. Halberg is also involved in non-variable insurance products, including term and whole life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management strategies and platform options with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Donald G

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Donald Gifford Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Atlanta Lions Club Foundation and holds board or committee roles with several nonprofit organizations, including the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and International Women’s House. He is also a bass player and vocalist in the band All In Red. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Linda S

Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Linda Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Kenneth N

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kenneth Nettuno is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and FSC. His background also includes time at Castellucci Hospitality Group, Cans Taqueria, and Kennesaw State University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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James R

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

James Roberts is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Fsc Securities Corp before joining Cambridge in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, Roberts serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Archdiocese Catholic Cursillo and is owner of Robert Capital Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Michael H

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Michael Halberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at IFP Securities, LLC and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists friends and family with real estate transactions on weekends. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts—by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions through proprietary models and third-party strategists, supported by a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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