Vestavia Hills, AL Centerview Drive Office

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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

100 Centerview Drive, Suite 121

Vestavia Hills AL 35216

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Barry J

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Barry Jeffery is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent. 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 financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of investment and platform solutions.

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

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

April Wallace is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Windsong Homeowners Association in Tuscaloosa, AL. 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range 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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Chad S

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Chad Sepulvado is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over 17 years with Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of advising, he owns a technology services company and is involved in healthcare and employment staffing businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options through independent financial professionals and features proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Justin Morganti is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advocacy Wealth Management, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Live Life Healthy LLC, focusing on insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies alongside access to unaffiliated managers, with a distinctive focus on affiliated strategy disclosures and institutional features.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Laurence Tipton III is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Capital Investment Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Cetera Advisors. He is a Series 63 and Series 65 credential holder and operates as an independent insurance agent alongside his advisory work. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining 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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Robert C

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Robert Crane is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and has a diverse background including roles in education and banking. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as Vice President at TIPTON ADVISORY GROUP and holds agent positions in insurance and financial planning through related entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions and uses both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, with services delivered through a large network of independent financial professionals.

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