Bradenton, FL Cooper Creek Blvd Office

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Firm-wide stats for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Total advisors

3,911

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients — including pension and charitable organization clients — by providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi‑billion dollar asset base while offering account implementation across multiple platforms and custodians.

The firm supports both discretionary and non‑discretionary management via platforms described in the brochure (CMAP, FlexMAP and the WealthPort wrap program), offers access to unaffiliated third‑party advisers and sub‑advisors, and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand. The brochure also notes some Financial Professionals offer tactical services such as market‑timing strategies and that a subset of advisers maintain outside professional practices (including accounting and legal services) and may refer clients to those practices.

Notable distinctions in the brochure include the firm’s development and distribution of affiliated model strategies (Founders Gate Capital), with disclosed strategist fees and related conflict‑of‑interest procedures, and detailed governance around platform and third‑party relationships. The brochure also discloses recent regulatory matters — including an SEC consent with restitution and penalties totaling approximately $13.2 million (2025) and a Delaware consent order with penalties and restitution of about $1.05 million (2026) — and describes supervisory and procedural changes the firm has put in place.

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Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Location

7970 Cooper Creek Blvd

Bradenton FL 34201

Advisors at this office

25

Advisors at this office

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Zachary V

Series 66

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Zachary Van De Yacht is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and having six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Baird, William Blair, Russell Investments, and ZS RFI Ventures, LLC. He is also an owner of a real estate venture in Bradenton, FL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Jessica C

Series 66

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jessica Chou is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including SmartPro Financial and My Echelon, Inc. Prior to her advisory roles, she was involved with the UCSB Multicultural Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various account platforms, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Richard G

Series 63, Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Richard Godfrey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Capital Choice Financial Services, Manatee River Financial, Ameritas Investment Corp, and CCF Investments, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent and serves as a member of the SmartVestor Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians, and it maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Karissa F

Series 66

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Karissa Favazza is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry experience in 2022. Her prior roles include positions at SmartPro Financial and LeadCoverage. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Taylor A

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Taylor Alt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2023, Taylor worked at SmartPro Financial and MoneyShow/Investment Seminars, Inc., and has experience in entrepreneurial ventures through Double Stag, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Chadd B

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Chadd Brown is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has also worked with Lexington Cutter, Inc. for 15 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Silvia M

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Silvia Marceleno is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked independently as well as in healthcare-related roles. Additionally, she is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple custodial platforms.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Richard G

Series 63, Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Richard Godfrey II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with multiple firms including Ameritas Investment Corp and Capital Choice Financial Services. Godfrey is also a member of the SmartVestor Council through Ramsey Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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James G

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

James Gleichowski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and concurrently works at CSL Behring in healthcare, where he has been employed since 2012. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kimberly T

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kimberly Turner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including SmartPro Financial and Certinia, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is engaged as an advisory representative of an RIA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Juan L

Series 63, Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Juan Limon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Capital Choice Financial Services and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Karissa C

CFP®, Series 66

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Karissa Campbell is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for seven years at the Sarasota Herald Tribune. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is involved in yoga instruction through her business, Karissa Karma Yoga, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides services through multiple platforms and custodians.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Donald P

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Donald Paxton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bradenton, FL, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Citrin Cooperman and Company LLP, Hard Rock Digital, Kreischer Miller, and Marcum LLP. He is also involved with Smart Pro Financial in Bradenton, where he engages in trading activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Joshua F

Series 63, Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Joshua Fitzmorris is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bradenton, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ramsey Solutions for seven years and briefly operated a catering business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and various account platforms.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Samuel U

Series 65

Bradenton, FL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Samuel Uribe Palacios is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in education and construction sectors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platforms.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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