Arax Investment Partners Tops USA Today’s List of Best Financial Advisory Firms for 2026
New York, April 14, 2026 – Arax Investment Partners, a leading national wealth management firm, has announced its prestigious recognition on USA Today’s 2026 list of Best Financial Advisory Firms. This accolade highlights Arax’s significant industry standing and the exceptional performance of its platform and affiliated advisory firms.
#1 Advisory Firm in the United States
Arax Advisory Partners (AAP), a key division of Arax, earned the distinguished honor of being ranked the #1 Advisory Firm in the United States. This top placement was achieved from a competitive pool of over 17,000 financial advisory firms evaluated across the nation. In addition to its national ranking, AAP was also named the #1 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in Colorado and secured the top position in its assets under management (AUM) subcategory at the national level.
Other Arax Firms Garner High National and Regional Rankings
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Ashton Thomas Private Wealth was recognized among the Top 10 Best Financial Advisory Firms in the United States for the second consecutive year. The firm was also acclaimed as the #1 RIA in Arizona and ranked fourth nationally in its asset category.
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U.S. Capital Wealth made the list of the Top 10 Best Financial Advisory Firms in Texas overall. Furthermore, it was named among the top three RIAs in Texas within its AUM subcategory for the second straight year.
Across the entire platform, all Arax firms ranked within the top 15% of 1,000 RIAs recognized on the list, underscoring the collective strength of the firm’s network.
Leadership Comments and Strategic Growth
Haig Ariyan, CEO of Arax, expressed pride in the achievement:
"To be ranked number one nationally is a great honor. This achievement is a direct result of our unique focus on partnering with the best financial advisors in the country to build firms aligned with their vision, designed specifically for their clients."
He acknowledged the role of clients, partners, and industry professionals in validating Arax’s distinctive approach to wealth management.
Expanding National Presence
USA Today’s recognition coincides with a period of rapid growth for Arax Investment Partners, which now manages over $41 billion in assets under management and advisement (AUM/A). The company’s expanding footprint across the U.S. is fueled by its ability to collaborate with top-tier advisory teams and firms. Arax equips these partners with essential tools, resources, and capital to foster business growth while prioritizing enhanced client service and access to key wealth markets nationwide.
About USA Today’s Rankings
USA Today’s annual list of top financial advisory firms is compiled using a rigorous methodology. The rankings incorporate equal weights from recommendations by financial advisors, clients, and industry professionals, alongside each firm’s recent growth in AUM. Data for this independent survey, conducted with Statista, included feedback from over 30,000 respondents and analyzed both short-term (12 months) and mid-term (three years) AUM performance. Asset-based subcategories were also employed to provide fair comparisons among firms of similar sizes.
About Arax Investment Partners
Founded and led by CEO Haig Ariyan, Arax Investment Partners is a fast-growing wealth management platform that makes strategic control investments in leading RIAs and financial advisory teams. The firm empowers its partners through entrepreneurial freedom, deep industry expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital sourcing, and the backing of RedBird Capital Partners. Arax’s mission is to enable exceptional client service and sustained business growth for its advisory partners. More information can be found at www.araxpartners.com.
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This news article is based on a press release distributed by Arax Investment Partners via Globe Newswire on April 14, 2026.