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Peggy Haslach of The Finity Group Named an InvestmentNews ‘Rising Star’

Cambridge financial professional selected for her ability to inspire others from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the financial advice profession

FAIRFIELD, IA – April 4, 2021 – Cambridge is pleased to announce Peggy Haslach of The Finity Group in Portland, Oregon was named a ‘Rising Star’ as part of the 2022 InvestmentNews Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards. Haslach was one of several selections made by an eight-member InvestmentNews committee that analyzed candidates based on their ability to inspire others from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the financial services industry. Haslach was profiled in the April 4 print and digital edition of InvestmentNews magazine.

We congratulate Peggy for this well-deserved recognition,” said Cambridge President and Chief Executive Officer, Amy Webber. “She is a true diversity champion and works to positively impact our industry, and her community, every day. We appreciate all her contributions as a member of our Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Advisory Council.”

Now in its fourth year, the InvestmentNews Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards recognize individuals and firms that have made an impact on the financial services industry through innovative diversity-enhancing programs, leadership, and willingness to share experiences and contributions with their communities. The ‘Rising Star’ recognition is one of three nomination categories for individuals, and seeks to identify emerging leaders with less than 10 years of experience in the industry who have advanced the profession, particularly in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Haslach, who is a member of Cambridge’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Advisory Council, primarily serves women, small businesses, and members of the LGBTQ community. Some of Peggy’s leadership efforts to advance diversity in our industry include:

  • Certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) as an LGBT Business Enterprise

  • Serves as the chapter head of the W Source Seattle, a network of women professionals and business owners that share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities

  • Active member of the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), Northwest LGBT Elder Care Providers and Females & Finance

  • Serves on the board of GenPride (Generations Aging with Pride)

  • Registered speaker/contributor with Innovation Women, Choir and Purse Strings

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. Cambridge is a multi-year honoree as a top workplace1 and broker-dealer2 of the year.

About InvestmentNews

InvestmentNews is a leading source for news, analysis and information essential to the financial advisory community. Since 1998, the publication has educated, informed, and engaged financial advisors across the country using its weekly newspaper, website, newsletters, research, events, social media, videos and webcasts. InvestmentNews provides exclusive and up-to-the-minute news, as well as actionable intelligence, that empowers financial advisors to serve their clients and run their businesses more effectively.

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

1The Top Workplace in Iowa, 2020 – 2011, recognition is determined by associate feedback through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company.

2Investment Advisor magazine, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, Division IV; 2003, Division III.

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