Awards & Appearances
Awards & Appearances
Working with a highly rated advisor or one quoted or interviewed in the media does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor or by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Generally, ratings, rankings and recognition are based on information prepared and submitted by the advisor. Unless otherwise noted no fee was paid for consideration of any ranking, award or appearance.
Awards
Wealthmanagement.com Industry Awards (“Wealthies”) RIA Thought Leader of the Year – 2024 Finalist
Criteria: The Wealthmanagement.com Industry Awards are independently granted in recognition of business initiatives that enhance financial advisors success and help advisors create better outcomes for their clients. The program begins with an open an open nomination process for all categories which extends from February to May. Firms submit business initiatives either introduced or enhanced during the previous 18 months. Submissions are reviewed in June by a panel of independent judges with required industry expertise, looking at the submission’s innovation, scope and impact. From the pool of submissions, judges select finalists for each category. Each judge on the committee then ranks those finalists, with the weighted aggregate ranking determining the winner. Winners are announced in September. No financial compensation is paid for consideration in the award process. Judges’ decisions are made independent of any firm’s business relationships with Informa Plc. Judges recuse themselves from the process from selecting finalists or winners for any category where the conflict exists. Source: https://informaconnect.com/wealth-management-industry-awards/2024-winners-and-finalists/
LUMINARIES- 2023 Winner
Criteria: https://event.thinkadvisor.com/luminaries-awards/criteria
Source: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/11/30/meet-the-2023-luminaries-winners/ds
ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES are awarded by a judging panel and editorial team, evaluating entries on their impact on their firm and its advisors, the professional community and industry, and the client landscape. Third-party rankings and recognition from rating services or publications are no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly rated
advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor or by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Generally, ratings, rankings, and recognition are based on information prepared and submitted by the
advisor. Unless otherwise noted, no fee was paid for consideration of any ranking or award.
InvestmentNews 40 Under 40- 2023 Winner
Criteria: Nominees for the 40 Under 40 project should exhibit qualities of leadership within the financial advice field. He or she must be under the age of 40 before the date the honorees are announced in the print issue of InvestmentNews and online. Nominees will be considered by InvestmentNews editors based on the following key points:
• Accomplishments: We are looking for professionals who are successful in the advisory business, industry-related projects and the wider world in an advisory capacity, as exhibited by their credentials and achievements.
• Contribution: We are searching for professionals who promote the financial advice profession, advocate for financial literacy and engage in pro bono financial planning work.
• Leadership: We are interested in professionals who offer guidance and successful management within a company or the industry as a whole.
• Promise: We want to celebrate professionals who have passion, enthusiasm, great ideas and show a commitment to the field.
Source: https://digitaledition.investmentnews.com/articles/40-under-40?article_id=4589761&i=793516
InvestmentNews Top Advisors - 2024 Winner
Criteria: https://www.investmentnews.com/best-in-wealth/the-top-financial-advisors-in-the-usa/248275#methodologySection
Source: https://www.investmentnews.com/best-in-wealth/the-top-financial-advisors-in-the-usa/248275
The top advisors are ranked based on assets under management, AUM growth, and organic client growth introduced to the business over the last 12 months. The winning cohort for 2024 set themselves apart through their commitment to:
• Transparency
• Communication
• Education
• Personalization
Key metrics used to determine the top performers was overall AUM, as well as percentage changes in AUM and number of clients between 2022 and 2023.
Five Star Wealth Manager Award- 2016-2017, 2022-2024 Winner
Criteria: https://fivestarprofessional.com/public/wmresearch
Source: https://www.fivestarprofessional.com/awardwinner/29628
Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The Five Star Wealth Manager award is given to wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria associated with providing quality services to their clients. Factors taken into account include assets under management, client retention rate and a regulatory/complaint review. Third-party rankings and recognition from rating services or publications are no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly rated advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor or by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Generally, ratings, rankings, and
recognition are based on information prepared and submitted by the advisor. Unless otherwise noted, no fee was paid for consideration of any ranking or award.
Media Appearances
Bloomberg
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-09-05/bloomberg-businessweek-verizon-
buying-frontier-podcast (Dave featured from 14:30- 23:25)
The Business Times
• https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/sudden-market-drop-was-scary-
investors-long-overdue
Financial Advisor Magazine
• https://www.fa-mag.com/news/clients-with-no-savings-at-age-50-79607.html
• https://www.fa-mag.com/news/that-sudden-market-drop-was-scary-for-investors-but-
long-overdue-78968.html
Forbes
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayakachroolevine/2017/05/02/millennials-arent-
saving-enough-for-retirement-heres-how-to-get-on-the-right-track/
MarketWatch
• https://www.marketwatch.com/story/make-sure-the-fee-you-pay-an-investment-adviser-
fits-your-portfolio-needs-2020-05-06
• https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-a-bucket-strategy-superior-to-the-4-rule-
11626210623
• https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nfls-odell-beckham-jr-took-his-750-000-salary-in-
bitcoin-how-much-did-it-end-up-costing-him-11643050374
Rethinking65
• https://rethinking65.com/2024/08/23/slott-secure-2-0-landmines-ahead/
• https://rethinking65.com/2024/09/17/secure-2-0-savers-match-may-boost-retirement-readiness/
ThinkAdvisor
• https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/01/04/tax-planning-and-wealth-management-meet-in-a-growing-sweet-spot/
U.S. News & World Report
• https://money.usnews.com/financial-advisors/articles/will-more-advisors-shift-client-assets-from-mutual-funds-to-etfs
• https://money.usnews.com/investing/investing-101/articles/2018-01-23/3-helpful-rules-for-investors-as-the-dow-goes-up
• https://money.usnews.com/investing/portfolio-management/slideshows/best-investments-during-an-economic-slowdown