Harford Financial Group’s Adam Freeland, CFP™, managing principal, and Melissa Mullan, CFP™, lead advisor, have qualified for the 2025 Circle of Excellence by their financial solutions firm, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (Cambridge). Freeland and Mullan were also named to the Circle of Excellence in 2023 and 2024.
 
The Circle of Excellence is the highest-level achievement presented by Cambridge and recognizes financial professionals who have displayed strong leadership in their field as well as a commitment to upholding Cambridge’s core values of integrity, commitment, flexibility and kindness while providing exemplary service to their clients.
 
Introduced in 2023, the Circle of Excellence distinction provides opportunities for financial professionals to meet other leaders, hone their skills and talents, and gain exposure to new perspectives. Cambridge’s Circle of Excellence qualification is earned by financial professionals who maintain an independent, service-driven mindset while actively demonstrating their commitment to serving clients.
 
The February 2025 annual conference in Marco Island, Florida, recognizes Circle of Excellence qualifiers and brings them together for a multi-day event that includes networking sessions, industry-leading speakers and exclusive educational opportunities. Along with members of Cambridge’s senior leadership team, honorees engage in community-building activities, share experiences, foster connections and review the latest trends and news in the industry.
 
“Adam Freeland and Melissa Mullan have demonstrated a commitment to our core values and a true passion for serving their clients; we are honored to have Adam and Melissa as Circle of Excellence qualifiers,” said Cambridge President of Growth and Development Jeff Vivacqua. “At Cambridge, we strive to provide a culture dedicated to service, and we work to provide opportunities for our independent financial professionals to collaborate with colleagues and peers to grow their leadership and make a positive impact in the industry.”
 
About Harford Financial Group
The advisors at Harford Financial Group are holistic wealth managers who specialize in retirement income planning in Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties. Cambridge Investment Research Inc. is the firm's broker-dealer. A relationship-driven firm with a fully registered, licensed and professionally trained staff, Harford Financial Group is focused on building long-term, trusted connections that span a lifetime. Services include assisting clients with current and future savings, investment allocation, pension income, retirement income planning, Social Security and estate planning. For more information, visit HarfordFinancialGroup.com.
 
Note: Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Harford Financial Group and Cambridge are not affiliated.
 
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.
 
Note: The 2025 Cambridge Circle of Excellence award is based on personal and/or office production benchmarks established by Cambridge. This award is not based on investment performance or indicative of client experience.