Meet the RIA

Beacon Pointe Advisors is the largest female-led RIA in the country and has been consistently ranked one of the top RIAs in the U.S. by Barron's. CEO Shannon Eusey shares what it was like launching the firm in 2002, the allWEALTH® approach, and what’s been key to Beacon Pointe’s success over the past two decades.

Advisors Chairman and CEO Bob Oros reflects on how the firm has found success and grown to $140 billion in AUM since its founding in 2008. He also shares his strategy for finding the best independent wealth management firms, how he is engaging with talent across all levels of Hightower, and where he sees the RIA industry headed in the coming years. 

Johnson Financial Group has a wealth, bank and insurance business and more than $14 billion in assets under administration. Brian Andrew, EVP Wealth and Chief Investment Officer shares growth plans for the coming years, what the firm looks for in an acquisition target, and how the RIA is helping clients navigate volatile markets.

Seven out of ten LGBTQ+ Americans report that they would be more comfortable with an advisor who is part of the community or a vocal ally.  RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisors Barbara Bilello and Lisa Neira, CFP® share how their firm is serving this community, important considerations when working with LGBTQ+ clients, and ways that RIAs can improve on equity and inclusion. 

Wealth Enhancement Group® has grown its AUM to $57 billion and is now ranked the #6 RIA Firm in the U.S. by Barron's.  Chief Operating Officer Terri Kallsen, CFP® reveals what's been key to the RIA's success, discusses three key trends shaping the financial services industry, and much more. 

Tina Hohman, Executive Vice President, Wealth Services at Alera Group, shares how the firm's "secret sauce" has played a role in its deal-making and growth. She looks at the pipeline for future acquisitions, what makes Alera Group stand out, and how the RIA reacts to challenging markets. 

Wealthspire Advisors has doubled the size of its business over the past three years and grown its AUM to just north of $18 billion. CEO Mike LaMena shares the RIA's different growth strategies, how he ensures that the company is expanding its service to meet clients' increasing needs, and where he sees the industry moving in the years to come. 

Since its inception four years ago, Sanctuary Wealth has expanded to $25 billion in assets under advisement. CEO Jim Dickson shares the firm's mantra, how it plans to put a recent $175 million investment to use, and how the hybrid RIA has achieved so much growth, partnering with 79 firms in 26 states across the country. 

Brittany Anderson, President of Sweet Financial, shares why her team decided to break away from Raymond James to launch their own RIA and foster their own unique client experience, which includes a dream wall and freshly baked cookies daily. She also discusses their three target niches, accomplishments, and future goals. 

H.F. “Rick” Pitcairn, II, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Pitcairn, gives an overview of the firm's history, evolution over the past century, and goals moving forward. 

Women, particularly single women, face unique financial challenges and needs. Cathy Curtis, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Curtis Financial Planning, has carved out a niche helping this demographic. She also shares some of the keys to successful financial planning and the importance of having a strong tech deck. 

Brandywine Oak has grown to $1.5 billion in assets under management since its inception in 2018. Founder and CEO Michael Henley CFP®, CPWA®, CPRC®, RMA® shares industry advice, tax tips, and what he sees as the biggest gap for families in receiving financial advice.

Larrea Wealth Management CEO Aquiles Larrea Jr., AIF® discusses how he is helping clients navigate their investments as markets feel the volatility from Russia invading Ukraine. He also reflects back on his decision to launch his own RIA two decades ago and what he has learned along the way. 

Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions at Carson Group,  shares the do's and don'ts of tax season, how he is thinking about cryptocurrencies as technology, and some of the top questions he is getting from investors right now. 

Whealthcare Planning Founder and CEO Chris Heye, PhD discusses how COVID has changed the way people think about the relationship between health and wealth. He also looks at financial wellness and how advisors can help their clients more effectively identify and mitigate health-related financial risks. 

Amplius Wealth Advisors is celebrating is getting ready to celebrate its one year anniversary. Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer Matthew D. Liebman, CFA®, CRPC®, CAIA® shares what it was like going independent, plans for 2022, and how the $1.1 billion RIA is working with Dynasty and Fidelity. 

The end of the year is an excellent time to review your overall investment portfolio and evaluate your existing asset allocation.  Ross Cohen, CFP® shares important tips for investors who want a more financially stable future. Cohen is a Wealth Advisor at Bartlett Wealth Management, which is a Barron's Top 100 RIA. 

Adding to its list of strategic acquisitions, Arkadios Capital recently bought Investment Architects, which manages about $1.25 billion. CEO David Y. Millican IV says one of the key factors in these decisions is identifying high-quality advisors. He expects that we will continue to see a lot more activity in the industry with interest rates so low.

CEO Joseph P. Biondo shares how Biondo Investment Advisors has expanded its RIA business to just under $1 billion in assets under management. He discusses dividend and growth strategies, how they are using ETFs and Mutual Funds, and the importance of diversified long-term planning.

Chief Investment Officer and President of Johnson Wealth Brian Andrew shares how the firm has carved out a niche advising pilots, family businesses, and other groups. The RIA manages $10 billion and has plans to grow.

Chief Investment Officer Mike Vogelzang reveals that CAPTRUST is taking some of its winnings off the table, but he also warns investors not to get too caught up in the moment, encouraging them to focus on the longerm. CAPTRUST manages more than $60 billion and recently earned the #6 spot on Barron's list of the Top 100 RIA Firms in the United States.

Wealth Strategist & Founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary® Vance Barse, AIF® shares what it is like acquiring a practice. He discusses all the M&A activity we have been seeing in the market and why he says it's a great time for sellers.

Ric Edelman predicts that exponential technologies will eventually cure cancer and other deadly diseases, leading people to live much longer. The Founder of the Barron's #1 RIA, Edelman Financial Engines, thinks that retirement security will thus be more important than ever before. He is also taking on new ventures, such as DACFP.com, to help educate financial professionals about blockchain, bitco...

It's a competitive environment for buyers, says Mike LaMena, the CEO of Wealthspire Advisors, which has been ranked a top 25 registered investment advisor by Barron's. He discusses the M&A landscape, his firm's focus on diversity & inclusion, and why Wealthspire is taking a flexible "magnet, not mandate" approach to returning to the office.

Some of the top registered investment advisors in the country gather for a roundtable discussion on inflation, investment trends, mergers & acquisitions, technology, and much more. Speakers: Jason Jackman, President and Chief Investment Officer at Johnson Investment Counsel Joe McCaffrey, Chief Investment Officer at Salem Investment Counselors Julianne Andrews, Sr. Director and Sr. Wealth Advi...