CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2005

Total AUM

$139B

Discretionary

$131B

94% of AUM

Avg account

$228K

Accounts

608,275

Employees

3,527

Advisory reps

3,946

Firm details

Headquarters: FAIRFIELD, Iowa
CRD number: 134139
Registered since: February 3, 2005
Website: www.joincambridge.com
Custodians: PERSHING LLC, FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Commissions, Other
Client types: HNWI50.19%
Individuals46.88%
State / Municipal Government2.16%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans0.76%
Charitable Organizations0.01%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersMarket Timing ServicesEducational Seminars / Workshops

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered RIA that functions as a capital allocator for both individual/family and institutional clients. The firm operates under a corporate ownership structure with domestic and individual ownership elements and has been registered with the SEC since 2005. Its revenue and fee arrangements are varied—covering percentage-of-AUM arrangements as well as hourly, fixed, commission-based, and other fee models—allowing flexibility across client relationships. The adviser provides a broad mix of services: financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, small businesses and institutions, pension consulting, selection of sub-advisers, market timing services, and educational workshops. The firm identifies as an active ESG investor and maintains affiliations across the financial ecosystem, including broker-dealer, insurance, accounting, law, pension consulting and real estate broker relationships.