Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Names Marcia Martin to New Strategic Role: Senior Vice President, Operations and Partner Support.

Tom Anderson Joins Cambridge as Chief Compliance Officer

FAIRFIELD, Iowa -- Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., (Cambridge) a leading independent Broker/Dealer, has named Marcia Martin as Senior Vice President, Operations and Partner Support. Martin previously served Cambridge as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. Martin assumes this new strategic role as Cambridge appoints Tom Anderson Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.

"Cambridge continues to move forward on its path of dramatic growth, and we are taking steps to best position our service models for future expansion," said Amy Webber, President. "Tom's experience and approach will complement our existing compliance efforts and enable Marcia to fully dedicate her focus as we create an even more powerful service culture."

Both Martin and Anderson report to Webber. Martin has over 25 years of experience in the Broker/Dealer industry and has been with Cambridge since January of 2005. Prior to Cambridge, Martin was President of CUNA Mutual Group's Broker/Dealer. Martin is registered with FINRA as a General Securities Representative, a General Securities Principal and a Municipal Bond Principal.

Anderson, with over 20 years of industry experience, was previously with SMH Capital/SMH Capital Advisors as Director of Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer. Anderson is registered with FINRA as a Registered Options Principal, a General Securities Representative, a General Securities Principal, and a Uniform Securities Agent.

"Cambridge is already recognized within the industry for delivering a high level of service, and we are developing a new Partner Support Center to continue our success in serving the increasing demands of Rep/Advisors," said Martin. "As we continually advance our service model, we must do so while accommodating the dramatic expansion of our Operations Department and overall growth."

The Cambridge Partner Support Center is a new initiative scheduled for official launch on August 1, 2008. Designed as a one-stop, high-level support center, Cambridge has assembled its most experienced staff to personally deliver 'white glove service' to Rep/Advisors in key areas such as Operations, Commissions, Compliance, and CIRstatements.

Webber continued, "Cambridge's explosive growth is driven by a unique balance of large-company opportunities and small-firm values. Our relationship-based team is committed to personal service, and works hard to uphold our reputation for a family-style culture despite gaining industry prominence."

About Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is among the fastest growing Broker/Dealers in the country providing a comprehensive array of financial products and services. Privately owned, Cambridge is fundamentally committed to providing the highest level of OpenOption fee and commission platforms to more than 1,200 independent Rep/Advisors across the nation. For more information, visit www.joincir.com.