FAIRFIELD, IA ­­­– August 8, 2022 – Cambridge is pleased to announce that Steve Youhn has been hired as First Vice President, Advisory Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer and will oversee the compliance policies, procedures, and framework for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Youhn will directly implement and execute all matters of compliance, regulatory and service policies, procedures, systems, and practices for the firm’s network of independent financial professionals with regard to applicable SEC rules, FINRA rules, federal and state securities regulations, and other applicable laws pertaining to the industry.

Youhn has held a CCO title for more than 12 years and joins Cambridge with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held compliance leadership roles with Farmer’s, Lincoln Financial, and Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc., where he specialized in risk assessment, compliance efficiencies, and optimizing technology compliance as these firms underwent digital transformation processes.  He started his career as an attorney with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.

Youhn earned a Juris Doctor of Law from Stetson University, an MBA from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida. Additionally, he holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.

About Cambridge
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm focused on serving independent financial professionals and their clients while preserving its internal control. Cambridge offers a broad range of choices for independent financial professionals regarding solutions for advice, growth, technology, and independence. Cambridge’s national reach includes: Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. – a large corporate RIA; and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. – an independent broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, that is among the largest internally controlled independent broker-dealers in the country.

Contact: Jeff Wulf, Senior Vice President, Cambridge: jeff.wulf@cir2.com or 800-777-6080

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