Hightower is one of the nation’s leading independent wealth management firms—an RIA built on the belief that independence, perspective, and partnership empower advisors to put clients first. Independence here doesn’t mean isolation; it means freedom supported by strength.
Hightower provides advisors with the perspective, resources, and institutional-grade solutions to elevate the client experience and meet today’s evolving expectations. Through shared insights and collective experiences, we help advisors see opportunities from every angle—amplifying success for their practices and their clients alike.
As a community of growth-minded advisors, we know that when our clients succeed, we succeed. Together, we’re shaping the future of wealth management by combining entrepreneurial vision with the power of a collaborative platform built to accelerate growth.
Clients’ trust, goals and well-being drive every decision and solution
Choice is in our DNA, allowing growth-minded advisors flexibility in how they choose to access the strength of our national platform
We are made stronger by our advisor community, we will shape the future of wealth management, together
We pursue new solutions to enhance the client and advisor experience
Check out Hightower’s recent recognition from leading financial industry publications like Barron’s and Forbes.
Top 100 RIA Firms | 2021–2025
Top 1,200 Advisors by State | 2012–2025
Top 100 Financial Advisors | 2013–2023, 2025
Top 100 Women Advisors | 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors | 2016–2025
Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor | 2016–2025
Top Wealth Advisors | 2017–2025
Top Women Wealth Advisors | 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025
* This rating was provided on Sept. 15, 2025, by Barron's. It covers the period of July 1-30, 2025. There was compensation exchanged for the use of the Rating. For more information, please visit barrons.com/advisor/report/top-financial-advisors/ria/2025.
** This rating was provided on August 6, 2025, by Forbes/SHOOK Research. It covers the period of data as of March 31, 2025. There was no compensation exchanged in consideration for or the use of this rating. For more information, please visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-next-gen-advisors/.
*** This rating was provided on August 12, 2025, by Inc. It covers the period of 2021-2024. There was compensation exchanged for consideration of this rating. For more information, please visit www.inc.com/inc5000.
**** The 2024 rankings were provided on Aug. 21, 2024, by AdvisorHub. It covers the period of December 2022 to December 2023. There was no compensation exchanged in consideration for or the use of this rating. For more information, please visit https://www.advisorhub.com/advisors-to-watch-ria-2024/.