Rising in the rankings demonstrates the firm's continued momentum and focus on client success.
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners, an employee-owned independent financial services firm specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions, has been recognized with a #9 placement on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms list, up from #18 in last year's ranking. Now in its 10th year, the ranking evaluates independent advisory firms on multiple factors, including assets under management, technology investments, spending, staff diversity, and succession planning. 2025 marks the sixth consecutive year Steward Partners has earned this distinction.
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