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Hightower Ranks No. 4 on Barron’s 2025 List of Top 100 RIA Firms

By Hightower Advisors / September 15, 2025

Four Hightower advisors also were named to Barron’s 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors in America list

CHICAGO – September 15, 2025 – Hightower has been named the No. 4 RIA in the country by Barron’s in its 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. Now in its tenth year, the list is compiled based on assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning, and more.

“We are honored to be named by Barron’s as a top RIA in the country, as this recognition reflects not just Hightower’s size and reach, but also our organic and inorganic growth over the past year,” said Larry Restieri, Hightower CEO. “Our success is driven by our team’s diligence and commitment to helping advisors serve clients without compromise.”

In addition to Hightower’s recognition, four individuals from Hightower advisor practices have been named to Barron’s 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors in America list. The Hightower advisors on this year’s list are:

Richard Saperstein of Treasury Partners in New York, NY
David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group in Newport Beach, CA
Patrick Fruzzetti of Rose Advisors in New York, NY
Thomas Meyer of Meyer Capital Group in Marlton, NJ

“Hightower’s continued recognition by Barron’s is a testament to the strength and dedication of our advisor community,” said Scott Hadley, Hightower Chief Advisory Officer. “We are proud to support our advisors as they consistently raise the bar and deliver a high level of service for their clients.”

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The nationwide Hightower advisor community now comprises advisor practices in 34 states and the District of Columbia. As of June 30, 2025, assets under management (AUM) for Hightower and its affiliates were approximately $324.3 billion.

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 financial planning, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their practices. 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 http://www.hightoweradvisors.com.

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