Kayne Anderson Rudnick (KAR) is proud to recognize Senior Wealth Advisor Darnel Bentz and Wealth Advisor Bridget Costello for earning their place on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Wealth Managers list.
This marks the third time both Bentz and Costello have received this honor, highlighting their continued excellence and dedication to both their clients and the broader Los Angeles community. The Leaders of Influence: Wealth Managers list features top wealth management professionals who have made a significant impact on the industry and the region through their work.
“We are incredibly proud of Darnel and Bridget for once again being named Leaders of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal,” said Stephen A. Rigali, executive managing director. “Being recognized for the third time speaks to their unwavering commitment to excellence and the long-standing trust they have built with clients. With deep roots in the Los Angeles area, they bring a unique understanding of the community they serve—and this recognition is a well-deserved reflection of that dedication.”
Honorees were nominated by colleagues and peers, with selections based on career accomplishments, community involvement, and contributions to the local economy.
The full list of honorees and individual advisor profiles can be found here.
The Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of influence: Wealth Managers list was published in March 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to the award sponsor to obtain the award and does not anticipate that it will pay fees to re-license the award.
