April 17, 2026
Focus Ranked No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms List
We are pleased to announce that Focus has been ranked No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms list. Developed in partnership with Statista, the ranking evaluates the top 1,000 RIAs nationwide based on assets under management (AUM) and recommendations from clients and industry peers. We are proud to continue building a firm grounded in trust and dedicated to delivering holistic, client-first advice. Congratulations to all the firms recognized. Read the full listing here.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Focus, an organization of wealth, asset and business management resources, is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms list, placing it among the top advisory firms in the nation. The annual ranking, developed in partnership with independent research firm Statista, evaluates the top 1,000 registered investment advisory (RIA) firms across the United States.
The ranking is based on a comprehensive methodology that combines client and industry peer recommendations with growth in assets under management (AUM). To be eligible for consideration, firms must be registered as an RIA with the SEC and/or at the state level for at least one year, maintain a principal office in the United States, have a clean disciplinary record, provide financial planning and/or portfolio management services to individuals or small businesses, and manage more than $500,000 in assets under management.
“This recognition reflects the relationships at the heart of our work and the trust our clients place in us as they make important financial decisions.” said Adam Birenbaum, CEO of Focus. “Being named among the top three nationwide is meaningful, but what matters most is the care, collaboration, and commitment our teams bring every day to help clients move forward with confidence.”
USA TODAY 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms was announced in April 2026 for data as of January 2026. No compensation is required or permitted to participate in or be included in the ranking. The full list of USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms is available here.
About Focus Partners Wealth
Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners Wealth supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. With $181.86 billion in regulatory assets under management as of January 1, 2026, Focus Partners Wealth uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners Wealth is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus Partners Wealth, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
USA Today 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms was announced in April 2026 for data as of January 2026. USA TODAY and Statista have ranked the top 1,000 RIAs based on assets under management and recommendations. To be eligible, firms must be registered as an investment advisory firm (RIA firm) with the SEC and/or at state level for at least one year, maintain a principal office in the United States, have a clean disciplinary record, provide financial planning or portfolio management services to individuals and/or small businesses, and manage more than $500,000 in AUM. RIAs are selected for the rankings based on client and peer recommendations and data points collected from publicly available sources at the time. No compensation was paid to participate or be included in this ranking. Learn more about the methodology here.