Explore notable 2025 and 2026 industry honors. Discover the people, understand the recognition, and make your own connections.
Explore the honorsEach honor is credited to its issuer and linked to a source. This is a selection of published recognitions, not a comprehensive ranking or a Fortune 100 Brokers award.
2026 winner
Broker-Dealer of the Year
Firm category in the organizer’s annual awards program.
Category finalists are reviewed by judges; the highest combined judging score determines the winner.
Methodology & disclosures#1 · non-mega RIA firms
Top 100 RIA Firms
The publisher ranks mega RIAs separately.
Firm rankings consider assets, growth, technology, succession planning, and other practice measures.
Methodology & disclosures2026 honoree
Top RIA Firms
Named to Worth’s 2026 firm list.
Selection criteria and participation disclosures are available in the linked announcement.
Methodology & disclosures#1 nationally
Top 100 Independent Advisors
Ranking released September 14, 2026; data period ended June 30, 2026.
Advisor rankings consider assets, revenue, and quality-of-practice measures.
Methodology & disclosures#3 nationally
Top 100 Independent Advisors
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management.
Advisor rankings consider assets, revenue, and quality-of-practice measures.
Methodology & disclosures2026 winner
Advisor of the Year · West
Regional award in the organizer’s annual program.
Category finalists are reviewed by judges; the highest combined judging score determines the winner.
Methodology & disclosures2026 winner
Advisor of the Year · Midwest
Regional award in the organizer’s annual program.
Category finalists are reviewed by judges; the highest combined judging score determines the winner.
Methodology & disclosures2026 winner
Alternative Investments Advisor of the Year
Specialist category in the organizer’s annual program.
Category finalists are reviewed by judges; the highest combined judging score determines the winner.
Methodology & disclosures2026 winner
ESG / Responsible Investing Advisor of the Year
Specialist category in the organizer’s annual program.
Category finalists are reviewed by judges; the highest combined judging score determines the winner.
Methodology & disclosuresSelections are grouped by year and category, not ordered as a cross-publisher league table. Category names, data periods, and methods differ. Recognition does not establish future results or personal suitability.
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