For over 70 years, Cantella has been a pioneer in financial services – evolving, innovating, and staying true to what matters most: helping financial advisors build successful businesses on their terms.
Founded in 1952 by Vin Cantella, the company was built on a vision of standing out from the rest. Cantella would excel where other firms fell short – in dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, service, integrity, and professionalism. From its beginnings as a specialist on the Boston Stock Exchange, Cantella expanded to the New York Stock Exchange in 1969 and became one of the largest execution providers for Pacific Rim asset owners.
By the 1990s, Cantella transformed again – becoming one of the first broker-dealers to support independent financial advisors. This shift positioned us at the forefront of the industry, forging key relationships with custody and clearing firms to give advisors more choices and flexibility.
Members of our current leadership team have been with Cantella since 2000, bringing a renewed focus on technology integration, clearing advancements, and enhanced advisor support. All without losing sight of the personalized service that made Cantella unique in the first place.
Cantella continues to evolve today. In 2022, we joined forces with Cambridge, one of the largest and most respected independent broker-dealers and RIAs. We made this decision to ensure our spirit of independence continues, choosing to align with another independent firm with a similar culture and platform rather than risk being absorbed by private equity firms. By 2025, this collaboration expanded even further as Cantella became a fully owned enterprise within Cambridge. With Cambridge’s backing, we continue to deliver the same high level of personalized service while expanding our capabilities to help advisors and clients succeed.
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Malden, Massachusetts 02148
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