InvestmentNews Names 110 2026 5-Star RIA Firms as Yale Capital Leads With $4.92 Billion
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Updated · InvestmentNews · Jul 20
InvestmentNews Names 110 2026 5-Star RIA Firms as Yale Capital Leads With $4.92 Billion
1 articles · Updated · InvestmentNews · Jul 20
Summary
InvestmentNews recognized 110 independent RIAs in its 2026 5-Star list for high-net-worth clients, highlighting firms built around affluent households rather than broad retail scale.
To qualify, firms had to source more than 70% of assets under management from high-net-worth clients and oversee at least $100 million in regulatory AUM.
Yale Capital Corp. topped the ranking with $4.92 billion in high-net-worth client assets, using a high employee-to-client ratio and concierge-style access instead of pursuing rapid client growth.
Cerulli Associates said the concentration of wealthy-client AUM reflects advisors’ ability to win and keep family relationships, while firms still need operations capable of serving larger, more complex accounts.
The report frames the winners against rising wealth concentration, shifting client loyalty and growing demand for personalized, fiduciary and multigenerational planning.