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 | 2016–2024
Top Wealth Advisors | 2017–2025
Top Women Wealth Advisors | 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025
Inc. 5000 | 2012–2017, 2020, 2022, 2024
Best-Led Companies | 2021
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**An application fee was paid to be considered for the aforementioned Inc. awards.
Wealthie Non-Custodial RIA Support Platforms awarded to Hightower Center for Leadership | 2021
Wealthie M&A Leader of the Year: Scott Holsopple | 2021
Invest in Others Awards Honorable Mention: Sarah Minakary| 2021
‘Dealmaking & Growth’: Hightower (firm), Chief Growth Officer Scott Holsopple and Digital Storyboards | 2021
Thought Leadership for RIAs: The Hightower Center for Leadership (HTCL) | 2021