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Cambridge Wins Big at ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards

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Amy Webber (Executive of the Year), Colleen Bell (Luminaries With a Heart), Jeff Vivacqua (Thought Leader of the Year) earn victories at 2024 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries awards in Las Vegas

FAIRFIELD, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cambridge, a leading independent financial solutions firm serving 3,800 financial professionals across the country, won multiple awards at the 2024 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards Dinner and Gala held in Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this week. The firm entered the night with six finalists, with CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board Amy Webber (Executive of the Year), President of Innovation and Experience Colleen Bell (Luminaries With a Heart), and Jeff Vivacqua (Thought Leader of the Year) earning award wins in their respective categories.

Now in its fourth year, the Luminaries recognize individuals and firms making a measurable impact on advisors, clients, and the financial services industry at large. Hundreds of nominations were received from firms around the industry, and winners were selected by an independent judging panel consisting of 19 high-ranking industry professionals that evaluated finalists based on quantitative and qualitative results. A complete list of winners is available here.

Webber won the Executive of the Year award, which honors an individual who has gone above and beyond in leading a firm that has recently demonstrated strong client service, innovation (in programs, products and/or services) or other success, and who serves as a model of industry excellence, which includes work on growing results as measured by revenues, assets, advisor headcount, etc. Webber joined Cambridge in 1998, and her leadership has led to Cambridge being one of the most respected, innovative, and fastest growing financial solutions firms. Webber served as a member of the FINRA Board of Governors as the Independent Dealer/Insurance Affiliate Governor from 2017-2021. She served on the Financial Services Institute (FSI) Board of Directors from 2014-2017, serving as chair in 2016, and was re-elected to the Board in 2022. Also in 2022, Webber was honored with the InvestmentNews Women to Watch Alexandra Armstrong Lifetime Achievement award for the impact she’s made on the financial services industry and community over her career.¹

Bell won the Luminaries With a Heart award, which was open to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and other empowering endeavors. Bell joined Cambridge in 2006 following her experience as a securities examiner and auditor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is now a member of the firm’s ‘Office of the CEO’ and Board of Directors. One of just two women on the firm’s Board of Directors, Bell actively contributes to the growing inclusivity movement at Cambridge and the broader financial services industry, leveraging the expertise, insight, and lessons she’s accumulated during her career to build a more supportive environment that empowers women to thrive in their roles. She is an Executive Sponsor of Cambridge’s Community of Women (CCW) and Commitment to Inclusion Committee.

Vivacqua earned the Thought Leader of the Year award, which welcomed nominations from individuals who have proactively shared thought leadership and introduced new frameworks to their segment of financial services. Among many growth-focused efforts, Vivacqua was instrumental in leading the development and launch of a new standalone RIA firm: BridgePort Financial Solutions (“BridgePort”), which launched in January 2024 to support the growth of fee-only RIAs. Passionate about sharing thought leadership and insight with advisors and broad audiences, Vivacqua appears regularly in leading industry publications. Outside of his role at Cambridge, Vivacqua is Chairman of the Board of Directors at Invest in Others, an organization that seeks to amplify the philanthropic efforts of advisors across the country.

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.

About ThinkAdvisor

ThinkAdvisor provides financial advisors, registered investment advisors and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products, services and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth, health and life decisions. Its website showcases advisors adapting and succeeding in new ways, and it translates the impact of industry regulation, dealmaking, and technology into easily digestible, shareable content — so advisors have more time to spend advising clients and running their businesses.

ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES, Class of 2024. Finalists and winners are chosen based on nominations. To learn about the award criteria, visit https://event.thinkadvisor.com/luminaries-awards/criteria.

¹InvestmentNews Magazine, Women to Watch awards recognize women in the industry who have demonstrated success, leadership, ability to effect change, and a willingness to help other female financial professionals and community service. Winners are selected by an InvestmentNews selection committee. For more information on the awards, nomination requirements, and selection process, visit https://www.investmentnews.com/awards-and-recognition/women-to-watch-2022

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Jeff Wulf, Senior Vice President, Cambridge

jeff.wulf@cir2.com or 800-777-6080

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

Media Contact

Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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