Kayne Anderson Rudnick Takes No. 1 Slot in Barron's "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors"

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Sep 26, 2017, 09:02 ET

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Spuds Powell, managing director for Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Management, has been ranked No. 1 on Barron's nationwide "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors for 2017" list, up from No. 3 last year. Powell has been ranked among the top 10 on Barron's "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors" list for the last five years.

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"We are deeply honored to have Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors recognized by Barron's," said Stephen A. Rigali, Kayne Anderson Rudnick executive managing director and member of the Executive Management Committee. "Spuds Powell has always embodied our guiding principle – to establish a commitment to maintain the highest level of integrity and honesty in our approach to our work, our colleagues, and, most importantly, our clients."

The Barron's "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors" ranking is determined by a rigorous and objective vetting process, based on the volume of assets overseen by the wealth advisor and his team, revenue generated for the firm and the quality of the advisor's practice including its investment philosophy, business practices, and contributions to the community and profession.

"I am extremely humbled to be ranked No. 1 on the Barron's 'Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors' list," said Powell. "Achieving this honor was a group effort – many thanks to our firm and its hard-working teams of wealth management professionals, who bring integrity, dedication and a commitment to client service to each and every client engagement."

Notably, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Management was ranked #6 in California on Barron's annual state-by-state ranking of America's top 1,200 financial advisors.

About Kayne Anderson Rudnick

Kayne Anderson Rudnick is a boutique investment and wealth advisory firm founded in 1984 by John Anderson (a Forbes 400 billionaire and the benefactor of UCLA's Anderson School of Management). Based in Los Angeles, the firm has $15.3 billion in assets under management. The company manages assets for corporations, endowments, foundations, public entities and high net worth individuals. With over 30 years of experience, the firm is known for its commitment to high quality in its business practices, investment strategies and wealth solutions.

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