Des Moines, IA 4140 Grand Ave Office

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Total advisors

3,909

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 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

4140 Grand Ave

Des Moines IA 50323

Advisors at this office

20

Advisors at this office

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Jared S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

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Jared Sutton is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Des Moines, IA. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership in multiple business ventures, including insurance, financial services, and online certification companies. He is also involved with the Disque Foundation, a nonprofit focused on technology training. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers, with flexibility in implementation across various platforms and custody arrangements.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kevin Lehman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Voya Financial Advisors, and Securities America. He serves as a board member of the Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation and owns KJL Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Randy Sefrit is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles within Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He also has experience at Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, Southwestern Community College, and State Savings Bank. 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary 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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Robert E

Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Robert Edwards is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Life Insurance Company for 29 years and Principal Financial Services Corp for 9 years. Edwards is also involved with Financial Integrators as a W2 employee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides various investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party 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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Kenneth M

CFP®, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kenneth Martin is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors and maintains a business presence at Vision Financial Group. Martin serves as a board member of the Iowa Psychological Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. It offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kelli Brix is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Emerson, Renewable Energy Group, and the University of Iowa. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in youth sports as a coach at Ankeny Centennial School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides various investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing 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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Julie J

Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Julie Jones is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC and Directed Services, LLC. Jones is based in Des Moines, IA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary models and access to third-party strategists across multiple platform arrangements.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Matthew Boehnke is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. His prior experience includes six years at Voya Financial Advisors and long-term involvement with Billion Dollar Mentor and Gremler Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in several business ventures including ownership positions in Boehnke Financial LLC and Vision Holdings LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

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

Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Corey Day is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Financial Group and Voya Financial Partners. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals using a variety of direct portfolio management and model-based strategies.

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

CFA®, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Sean Phillips is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Vision Financial Group and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of a Montessori school and is a board member of a food-related public entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and model-based 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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John G

Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

John Gremler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Voya Financial Advisors and ownership of Gremler Financial Group since 1999. In addition to advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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

CFA®, Series 63

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kevin McMahon is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Financial Integrators in Des Moines, IA. Prior to his current roles, he worked for 30 years at Principal Life Insurance Co. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety 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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Grant J

Series 66

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Grant Judkins is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Des Moines, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his advisory career. Prior to his current role, he worked in the construction industry and was involved with the Oakland Athletics organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, with both proprietary and third-party strategies available.

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

ChFC®, Series 63

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Peter Hill is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. Hill serves as a committee member for the MDRT Foundation and its Main Platform/Special Sessions Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple portfolio management solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Justin Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates several businesses including an independent insurance agency and financial planning firms, and is involved in farming operations through a family-owned LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary models with access to third-party managers and is known for its institutional features such as advisor transition programs and documented business relationships with attorneys and CPAs.

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