Were You the Victim of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Broker Amy Brandts?

Cambridge Investment Research

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. broker Amy Brandts (CRD# 1228497) is accused of negligence. She has been registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in Herndon, Virginia, since 2003, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. in Herndon, Virginia, since 2005.

Amy Brandts Customer Complaints

She has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2024 and 2025, according to her CRD report:

January 2024. “Client alleges loss was suffered due to actions of an outside, unknown third party, as a result of cyber security breach with the RR’s email account. RR was not aware of the breach for a period of time and as a result, negligence is being alleged.” The customer sought $450,000 in damages, and the case was settled for $350,000. The complaint took place while he was registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

July 2024. “Client alleges loss was suffered due to actions of an outside, unknown third party, as a result of cyber security breach with the RR’s email account. RR was not aware of the breach for a period of time and as a result, negligence is being alleged.” The case was settled for $96,672. The complaint took place while he was registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Amy Brandts’ customers.

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