Kayne Anderson Rudnick, a leading investment adviser, announced today that Managing Director Spuds Powell and Senior Wealth Advisors Darnel Bentz and Dustin Gale have been recognized as 2025 Banking and Finance Visionaries by L.A. Times Studios.
This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Powell, Bentz and Gale have been honored with this accolade, which recognizes individuals who are impacting change within the banking and finance industries and demonstrate consistent leadership throughout their career and community involvement.
“Kayne Anderson Rudnick applauds Spuds, Darnel, and Dustin on this achievement which is very fitting as they have set themselves apart as true industry visionaries,” said Stephen A. Rigali, Executive Managing Director. “This recognition highlights the profound impact they have had not only as industry leaders, but as dedicated advisors committed to serving their local community.”
Visionaries are selected based on their successes and accomplishments during the past 12-24 months, leadership demonstrated throughout their career, long- and short-term impact made to their organization’s and/or the industry’s growth, and their community involvement and board memberships that showcase the nominee’s leadership beyond their organization.
More information on the 2025 Banking & Finance Visionaries can be found here, and the bios for Powell (here), Bentz (here) and Gale (here).
LA Times Studios Banking & Finance Visionaries
The LA Times Studios 2025 Banking & Finance Visionaries honor was given in March 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to the award sponsor to obtain the award. KAR sponsored an ad in the 2025 Banking & Finance publication but doing so was not a prerequisite to winning the award .
