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Michael Murphy
Full name on record: Michael Eugene Murphy
Financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Michael Murphy is a fiduciary financial advisor in Smithfield, Virginia, with 23 years in the industry. Michael joined Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2021, after seven years at Osaic Fs and seven years at MSI Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 9 advisors with offices in Smithfield, and one of 8 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience23 years (since 2003)
How that compares ?More experience than 68% of advisors nationwide
OfficeSmithfield, VA
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 ?1 state
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowCambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current firm
- 2014 – 2021Osaic Fs, Inc.Previously
- 2007 – 2014MSI Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- 2004 – 2007MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
- Oct 2003 – Feb 2004Equitable Advisors, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Michael
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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 Murphy. Michael works from the Smithfield, VA office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2003, about 23 years. More experience than 68% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Michael hold?
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.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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