Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
39yrs
Top advisor by experience in Des Plaines
17yrs
Michael Edwards
Financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, Michael Edwards is a fiduciary financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2025; before that, Michael spent eight years at Merrill. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
One of 55 advisors with offices in Des Plaines, and one of 50 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience17 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 54% of advisors nationwide
Office2800 S River Rd., Suite. 175, Des Plaines, IL 60018
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$378,281
Advisors at the firm3,917
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersMarket timingEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Career
- Jan 2025 – nowCambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current firm
- 2016 – 2025MerrillPreviously
Contact Michael
(641) 472-5100Firm headquarters in Fairfield, IA. Ask for Michael. 2800 S River Rd., Suite. 175Des Plaines, IL 60018Office · Get directions Instagram pageCambridge Investment Research Advisors
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- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Cambridge Investment Research Advisors at (641) 472-5100 and ask for Michael Edwards. Michael works from the Des Plaines, IL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2009, about 17 years. More experience than 54% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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