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Kayne Anderson Rudnick Earns #9 Spot on Forbes 2025 Top RIA Firms List

October 7, 2025Forbes
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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 2025 “Top RIA Firms” ranking was given by Forbes in October 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to Forbes to obtain or participate in the ranking. The firm has paid a fee to license use of the award logo and market the results of the ranking.

The 2025 “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” ranking was given by Forbes in April 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to Forbes to obtain or participate in the ranking. The firm has paid a fee to license use of the award logo and market the results of the ranking.

The 2025 “250 Advisors to Watch under $1B” ranking was given by AdvisorHub in June 2025 and covers the year 2025. The 2025 “100 Next Gen Advisors to Watch” ranking was given by AdvisorHub in June 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to AdvisorHub to obtain or participate in the ranking. The firm has paid a fee to license use of the award logo and market the results of the ranking and also purchased a plaque for the recipients.

The 2025 “Top 100 Independent Advisors” ranking was given by Barron’s in September 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid fees to Barron’s to obtain or participate in the ranking. The firm has paid a fee for a license to reprint and market the results of the ranking.

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