Awards & Recognitions

Ryan C. Sprowls, Managing Director-Investments, has been recognized in:


2024 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS

2023 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2023 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2023 - FORBES TOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS
2023 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS
2023 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS
2023 - FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD

2022 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2022 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2022 - FORBES TOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS
2022 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2021 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2021 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2021 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2020 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2020 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2020 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2019 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2019 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2019 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2018 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2018 - FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS
2018 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2017 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2017 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2016 - FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS
2016 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2015 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2014 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2013 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2012 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2011 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

2009 - BARRON'S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS

THE FORBES TOP 250 WEALTH ADVISORS (AKA Top Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

THE FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though may have accounts with higher amounts.

THE FORBES TOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though may have accounts with higher amounts.

THE FORBES BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. High Net Worth designates advisors whose account sizes are typically under $10mm, though may have accounts with higher amounts.

THE BARRON’S TOP 1200 STATE BY STATE ADVISORS ratings are based on the previous year’s assets under management, revenue generated for the advisors’ firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Investment performance isn’t an explicit factor because clients have varied goals and risk tolerances. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

THE FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD was issued on 10/17/23 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 1/9/23 through 7/31/23. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. 2,627 wealth managers were considered for the award; 160 (6% of candidates) were named 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.