The Pursuit of Investment Excellence

The Forbes ranking of Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is produced annually by Forbes (August 2022). The annual ranking is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion—mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years' experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. More information can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2022/08/03/methodology-americas-top-next-gen-wealth-advisors-2022/?sh=70e2c165ccff

Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms is an independent listing produced annually by Barron’s (September 2022). The annual ranking of independent advisory companies is based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including the assets a firm manages and the revenue those assets generate, its regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending, and succession planning. This ranking does not guarantee any potential investment outcomes, nor does it rank advisors based on investment performance. There is no fee for participation. However, IEQ does pay a $15,000 annual membership for the right to be featured in Barron’s magazine itself (outside of the ranking) and for using Barron’s logo in our marketing pieces. More information can be found here: https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/the-top-independent-advisors-and-rias-how-to-pick-the-right-one-for-you-51663358400?tesla=y

The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is produced annually by Forbes (August 2022). The annual ranking is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria—mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years' experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. More information can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2022/08/24/methodology-americas-top-wealth-advisors-2022/?sh=139b27ce56e8

The Great Place to Work® ranking (May 2022) determines its lists using its proprietary For All methodology to evaluate and certify organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study. To become Certified, companies must survey their employees using GPTW’s flagship assessment, the Trust Index©, and complete a Culture Brief. IEQ pays GPTW a membership fee of $5,200 to participate in the survey. More information can be found here: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/our-methodology