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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,195 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

516 E High St

Bryan OH 43506

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Blake R

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Blake Rockey, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner® and fee-based fiduciary advisor registered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm offering services through a network of independent professionals. The independent professionals serve a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts- using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. through a network of independent professionals.

Active portfolio management Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Government Employee Executive Engineering Professional Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Career Changers
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Jill P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jill Powers is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. She is also a member of HPH Financial Corp, the holding company for Trilogy Wealth Advisors, where she serves as president. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a volleyball official on a contract basis. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base 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 portfolio management through various platforms, with 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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Stephen H

CFP®, Series 66

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Stephen Hess is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. He has held various roles including independent insurance agent and shareholder in a financial services corporation. Hess serves as Chairman of the Bryan Area Foundation board and contributes as a committee member at Trinity Lutheran Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through financial planning, investment management, and advisory services delivered by a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary model strategies with 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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Thomas H

Series 63, Series 65

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Thomas Hofbauer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bryan, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a shareholder at HPH Financial Corp, involved in financial planning and advisory services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals who utilize a variety of portfolio management approaches tailored to client needs.

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

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Craig Bavin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and has been associated with Trilogy Wealth Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Bavin serves as co-coordinator of concession stands for Hilltop High School Athletic Boosters and is a commissioned notary in Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing various 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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Emily A

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Bryan, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Emily Altaffer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Briskey Financial Services LLC for 10 years before joining Cambridge in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through a network of independent financial professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches including proprietary models and third-party managers.

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