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CHICAGO – September 22, 2026 – Hightower Advisors today announced a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen connectivity across the firm and enhance the experience delivered to advisors and clients. Marco De Freitas has been named President of Hightower Advisors, reporting to CEO Larry Restieri. In his new role, De Freitas will oversee Hightower’s […]

CHICAGO – September 11, 2026 – Hightower has been named the No. 4 RIA in the country by Barron’s in its 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list1. Now in its eleventh year, the ranking evaluates firms on criteria including assets under management, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other factors. “Being recognized by Barron’s […]

CHICAGO — September 9, 2026 — Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) today announced that Boston Hill Advisors, part of the Hightower community since 2023, has joined Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”), Hightower’s fully integrated national wealth management practice. The transaction advances Hightower’s continued expansion of HTSW with established advisory practices seeking greater scale and centralized capabilities. Founded in […]

CHICAGO – September 3, 2026 – Hightower Advisors announced today that it has been recognized as Illinois’ fastest-growing registered investment advisor (RIA) on Citywire RIA’s 2026 50 Growers Across America list. The recognition marks Hightower’s second consecutive year earning the top spot in Illinois and highlights the firm’s continued growth, investments in advisor capabilities and […]

Our summer interns completed their internships this month, and we’re proud of everything they accomplished. From meaningful projects and hands-on learning to mentorship, collaboration, and new connections across the firm, they embraced every opportunity to grow. Their reflections highlight the experiences, relationships and professional growth they gained throughout the summer. Read through to see what […]

CHICAGO – August 17, 2026 – Hightower Advisors announced today it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Hightower’s inclusion marks the firm’s 12th consecutive year on the list, reflecting the continued growth of its advisor community and commitment to helping advisors build […]

CHICAGO – August 12, 2026 – Hightower Advisors announced today that 19 of its advisors have been recognized on the Forbes | SHOOK 2026 Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors ranking. The advisors recognized on this year’s list represent Hightower advisory practices across the country and were selected through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research […]

CHICAGO — August 11, 2026 — Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) today announced that Valley Financial Group (“Valley”), an independent wealth management practice based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, will join Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”), Hightower’s fully integrated national wealth management practice. The transaction marks the second external acquisition into HTSW this year and advances Hightower’s strategy of expanding […]

CHICAGO – August 4, 2026 – Hightower Advisors, a leading wealth management firm, today announced the addition of Stearns Financial Group (SFG) to Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW). This addition brings approximately $2.5 billion in AUM* and 30 new team members to HTSW, further expanding its national footprint. With locations in Greensboro and Chapel Hill, North […]