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Tom Connaghan and Spuds Powell Named 2024 “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” by Forbes

May 13, 2024

KAR is proud to announce this achievement by Tom and Spuds

Spuds Powell, Managing Director and Tom Connaghan, Senior Wealth Advisor, have, for the seventh year in a row, ranked on Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list within the state of California for 2024. Powell, ranked eighth in Los Angeles, and Connaghan, ranked fifth in San Francisco, were both recognized for their work with high-net-worth clients. The news comes on the heels of KAR’s being ranked eighth on Forbes’ ‘Top 100 RIA Firms’ list for 2023, marking the second consecutive year KAR has ranked within the top 10.

 

“Spuds’ and Tom’s consistent ranking in the top ten is a reflection of their exceptional work for clients, as well as the firm’s overall commitment to excellence” said Stephen A. RigaliExecutive Managing Director. “The Executive Committee congratulates them for this ranking that was earned during a turbulent year.”

 

For additional information on the ranking and the full list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/?sh=784f69066ab9

 

 

 

The Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking was issued in April 2024 and covers the year 2024. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings and has not paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.

The Forbes Top RIA Firms 2023 ranking was issued in October 2023 and covers the year 2023. 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.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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