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Hightower Leaders Recognized on 2023 Hot List by InvestmentNews

By Hightower Advisors / December 12, 2023

CEO and Chairman Bob Oros & Barbara Archer, Partner at Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, Highlighted Among Industry Leaders Shaping Wealth Management

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 – Hightower, today announced CEO and Chairman Bob Oros and Barbara Archer, partner at Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, a Hightower subsidiary, were named on InvestmentNews’ 2023 Hot List. This special report recognized 100 industry leaders whose contributions have helped to shape the wealth industry in 2023.

Recognized for his demonstrated history of driving results in the financial services industry, Oros has guided the firm’s disciplined M&A approach and strategic organic growth initiatives, such as the award-winning Hightower Center for Leadership and value-add Wealth Solutions offerings including in-house trust company services, marketing support and investment management offerings and alternatives. Under his leadership, Hightower has consistently almost doubled the industry’s 4.5% average annual rate of year-over-year growth. He has also been a driving force behind the transformation of Hightower’s culture, including the Hightower HIGHFlex hybrid work paradigm, in alignment with the “well-th. rebalanced.” brand.

Another staunch believer in Hightower’s philosophy that true wealth is about more than dollars and cents, Archer serves as an ambassador for the “Well-th & Well-being” project powered by Hightower in addition to her work leading her $1.2B practice. As part of her ambassador role, Barbara hosts a biweekly podcast called “Keeping the Well in Well-thy” that focuses on better living and covers topics including preventing caregiver burnout, staying mentally sharp, avoiding physical injury and more.

“Bob and Barbara are both champions of well-th and act as fierce advocates for our employees, advisors and clients to live balanced lives supported by solid financial plans,” said Hightower Chief Marketing Officer Meghan McCartan. “This acknowledgment from InvestmentNews highlights Hightower’s ongoing dedication to delivering quality financial advice and client-focused services. Bob and Barbara are both truly deserving of this recognition as role models in the Hightower community and the industry.”

Selected from hundreds of nominations, the InvestmentNews Hot List winners are recognized for their exceptional contributions and impact on the financial advisory industry, from innovators at the forefront of change to leaders who are transforming the way the industry does business. Bob Oros and Barbara Archer’s inclusion underscores their leadership and influence in shaping the future of financial services. See the special report with the full list of winners here.

About Hightower

Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower’s collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.

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