Kayne Anderson Rudnick (KAR), a leading investment adviser, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 10 registered investment adviser (RIA) firms in the country, earning the #9 spot on the Forbes 2025 Top RIA Firms list. This marks the fourth consecutive year that KAR has been included in the national ranking.
The annual Forbes list, developed by SHOOK Research, evaluates RIA firms using both quantitative and qualitative measures, including assets under management, client service models, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices. The ranking highlights independent firms that set a high standard for the wealth management profession.
“This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team across the firm,” said Stephen A. Rigali, Executive Managing Director. “Being included among the top RIA firms in the nation affirms our long-term focus on quality and our mission to help clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.”
In addition to the firmwide recognition by Forbes, members of the KAR Wealth Advisory team have also earned individual honors across the industry over the past year, including AdvisorHub’s 2025 Advisors to Watch, Barron’s 2025 Top Independent Advisors, and Forbes 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors. Together, these acknowledgments reflect the depth of expertise and client-first culture that defines Kayne Anderson Rudnick.
The complete Forbes Top RIA Firms list can be viewed here.
The Forbes Top RIA Firms 2025 ranking was issued in October 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.
The Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking was issued in August 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings, but has paid a fee to license use of a Forbes Best in State Award logo.
The 2025 AdvisorHub’s “250 Advisors to Watch under $1 Bil” ranking was given in June 2025 and covers the year 2025. The 2025 AdvisorHub’s “100 Next Gen Advisors to Watch” ranking was given in June 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR did not pay any fees to participate in the ranking; however, KAR has paid fees for a license to reprint the ranking’s logo and to purchase a plaque for the recipient.
The Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors 2025” was given in September 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.
