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#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.
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