Richmond, VA 3900 Westerre Pkwy. Office

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Total advisors

3,908

Across 2,202 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

3900 Westerre Pkwy., Ste. 103

Richmond VA 23233

Advisors at this office

8

Advisors at this office

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Kenneth J

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kenneth Jones is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011. Jones serves as a board member of the Full Circle Grief Center. 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 a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary and third-party model 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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Philip B

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Philip Beethoven Wilson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Virginia Asset Management. He is also involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership positions in PBW Financial LLC and Ephesians 210 LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and retirement plans to charitable organizations and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and multiple platform arrangements.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Michael Thaler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Effective Ministries Inc., which supports ministries in Africa, and owns My Purpose Plan LLC, a business focused on creating inspirational and educational materials. 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 financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple investment platforms and 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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Karen R

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Karen Redding is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and she is also the owner of Karen Redding LLC, which operates Liberty Tax Service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a variety of investment implementation options and maintains proprietary and unaffiliated model 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 E

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Kenneth Elkins is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011. Elkins serves as a board member for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Church Benefits Board and volunteers with Christopher Newport 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 approaches and proprietary model strategies.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Michael Mills is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 709, assisting with promotions, community service, and administration. 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 financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering 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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David S

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

David Saunders is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Saunders is involved as a committee member with Scouts BSA Troop 521 and serves on the board of the Hanover Education Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Haider Sharifi is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of financial advising, Sharifi is a musician and owner involved in the music and entertainment industry, and he serves as treasurer for a local men’s golf association. 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 services through a network of independent 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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