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Updated · Wealth Management · Sep 14
Wealthies Honor 2026 Rising Stars as Advisors Drive 105% Growth and 100% Client Retention
Updated
Updated · Wealth Management · Sep 14

Wealthies Honor 2026 Rising Stars as Advisors Drive 105% Growth and 100% Client Retention

3 articles · Updated · Wealth Management · Sep 14

Summary

  • Sept. 10’s Wealthies gala in New York recognized a new class of Rising Stars, honoring next-generation wealth-management advisors and executives for leadership, creativity and impact over the past year.
  • Independent judges selected finalists from peer nominations using criteria that included firm and industry leadership, business growth, thought leadership and initiatives driving change.
  • Samuel Diarbakerly, founder and CEO of Generation Capital Advisors, stood out with 105% year-over-year growth and 100% client retention.
  • Other honorees included Imade Iyamu, whose We Made It in America platform teaches personal finance to immigrants, and Brendan Frazier, who launched RFG Advisory’s behavioral-finance coaching program.

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