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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

Chicago IL

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Kathryn D

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kathryn Doherty is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Chicago, IL. She has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, Strategic Wealth Partners, and Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Outside of finance, she has a background at Smith College and experience with East Coast Custard. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and model strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

David Cohn is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments Inc. and South Central Bank N.A. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved as an independent insurance agent with Gustin Consulting Group Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Toireasa Moran is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2017 to 2024. Moran serves as a committee member for Lilac Tree, a nonprofit civic organization, and sits on the board of the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Community Support Trust. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple investment implementation platforms with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and maintains both proprietary and unaffiliated model solutions.

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

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kaitlin Ochab is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Fifth Third Bank during her career. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in investor relations and administrative work for an RIA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and maintains formal compliance processes and conflict-of-interest controls.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Shane Gornik is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Metlife Securities. He holds licenses including Series 63 and Series 66. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—ranging from individual investors to institutional retirement-plan sponsors—offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers solutions through a network of independent advisors utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platforms.

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