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Ranked: Best Investment Advisory Firms in America, 2024

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CEOWORLD magazine has recently recognized the leading investment consultants in the U.S. market, who play a significant role in important discussions about investing approaches, life-stage planning, and wealth management. With hundreds of thousands of investment advisors to choose from across the U.S., selecting which one to collaborate with can be a daunting task. The most recent issue of CEOWORLD magazine, America’s Best Investment Advisory Firms for 2024, highlights some of the top investment advisory companies in the nation.

Having a financial advisor can be crucial in helping you to grow and safeguard your wealth. The key is to find a trustworthy advisor who is a good fit for you, regardless of your financial standing. Engaging with an advisor is a smart decision for anyone who wants to improve their personal finances and set long-term goals. The CEOWORLD magazine ranking is designed as a starting point for individual investors who are seeking a financial advisor. We hope this list will assist you in narrowing down your search.

Best Investment Advisory Firms in America, 2024

RANKFIRMMEDIAN ACCOUNT SIZELOCATIONTOP EXECUTIVESSCORE
1Hightower$500K–$999KChicagoBob Oros, Scott Holsopple, Dan Watanapongse95.36
2Edelman Financial EnginesUnder $500KSanta Clara, Calif.Jay Shah, Suzanne van Staveren, Kelly O'Donnell94.86
3Wealth Enhancement Advisory ServicesUnder $500KPlymouth, Minn.Jeff Dekko, Jim Cahn, Kelly Windorski94.81
4Creative Planning$500K–$999KOverland Park, Kan.Peter Mallouk, Lee Richardson, Jonathan Knapp94.76
5Captrust$1 mil–$10 milRaleigh, N.C.J. Fielding Miller, Ben Goldstein, Wilson Hoyle94.56
6Mariner Wealth Advisors$1 mil–$10 milOverland Park, Kan.Marty Bicknell, Cheryl Bicknell, Todd Cassler94.31
7CressetOver $10 milChicagoAvy Stein, Eric Becker, Liz Nesvold94.18
8CIBC Private Wealth$1 mil–$10 milAtlantaJohn S. "Jack" Markwalter Jr., Bruce D. Katz, Diana K. Vasquez93.55
9Private Advisor GroupUnder $500KMorristown, N.J.Frank Smith, Patrick Sullivan, John Hyland93.3
10Mercer Advisors$1 mil–$10 milDenverDave Welling, Daniel Gourvitch, Michael Henry93.3

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Lila Jones, D.Litt.
Lila Jones, D.Litt. in Global Communications and Media Convergence, is the Senior Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she curates and leads international editorial content focusing on financial strategy and executive communications. Based in Dubai and New York, Lila brings over a decade of experience covering global markets, corporate governance, and brand positioning.

She previously worked as a financial correspondent for a major Middle Eastern news outlet and later transitioned into strategic communications for multinational firms in the energy and tech sectors. Lila’s editorial leadership is characterized by precision, global fluency, and a strong sense of storytelling. At CEOWORLD, she manages a cross-border team that produces content on capital markets, CEO profiling, and corporate storytelling.

Lila holds an MBA in Finance and a certificate in Media and Strategic PR from a top European university. She is also a recurring guest lecturer at business schools and a panelist on ESG and diversity in leadership. Lila believes in empowering executives with the content they need to lead confidently on the world stage, and her work at CEOWORLD reflects that mission—offering insight-rich reporting and strategy-driven features that resonate across industries and cultures.

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