Third-party rankings and recognitions do not predict future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results. These rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.
Important information about awards and rankings:
In each case shown, MAI responded to a survey from the sponsoring organization. In no case does MAI pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings. Further, MAI is not required to be a subscriber to Barron’s, Financial Times, Financial Advisor Magazine, Forbes, or any other group to be included in their rankings or awards.
Barron’s Top RIA Firms:
On September 13, 2024, MAI Capital Management placed 19th out of 100 firms on Barron’s 2024 Top RIA Firms list (27th out of 100 in 2023, 26th out of 100 in 2022, 31st out of 100 firms in 2021, 36th out of 100 firms in 2020, 26th out of 50 firms in 2019, and 39th in 2018).In order to be considered, applicants were required to complete a 160-question survey, based on information provided as of June 30, 2023, with the firm’s ADV informing the majority of responses. Firms were also required to meet a number of other specified requirements to be eligible for inclusion. Firms were ranked based on various qualitative and quantitative factors, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, regulatory records of the advisors and firms, technology spending, staff diversity, organic and M&A growth, client segmentation as well as succession planning. MAI paid $25,000 in 2024 to use the Barron’s logo in advertising ($20,000 in 2023, $20,000 in 2022, $15,000 in 2021, $15,000 in 2020, $15,000 in 2019, and $10,500 in 2018). https://www.barrons.com/advisor/report/top-financial-advisors/ria.
Barron’s 2025 Top 100 Women Financial Advisors Ranking
On July 21, 2025, Marla Petti ranked 92 out of 100 on the Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors ranking. Information provided was based on data as of 3/31/25.
Advisors must pass a prequalification process to confirm their experience and sophistication, and then, those who meet the criteria, complete a survey of more than 100 questions about their practice. For this year’s Top 100 Women Advisors ranking, 1,094 advisors submitted data. That data is verified by the advisors’ firms and by Barron’s through regulatory databases and is then applied to a formula that features assets, revenue, and quality of practice.
MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors Ranking
On September 16, 2024, it was announced that Joe McLean ranked 94 out of 100 on the 2024 Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors Ranking. Information provided was based on data as of June 30, 2024.
Advisors must pass a prequalification process to confirm their experience and sophistication, and then, those who meet the criteria, complete a survey of more than 100 questions about their practice. That data is verified by the advisors’ firms and by Barron’s through regulatory databases and is then applied to a formula that includes assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenue generated for the firm, and quality of practice.
MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Ranking
On July 11, 2025, MAI ranked 25th out of 366 firms listed on Financial Advisor Magazine’s RIA ranking (RIA Ranking History: 30th out of 431 firms in 2024, 30th out of 521 firms in 2023, 38 out of 534 in 2022, 42nd out of 607 firms in 2021, 45th out of 715 firms in 2020, 59th out of 683 in 2019, and 64th out of 707 in 2018). FA’s RIA survey is a ranking based on assets under management at year end of independent RIA firms that file their own ADV with the SEC. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings; however, MAI paid $3,150 for marketing usage of the Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Ranking logo. By clicking on the above links, you will leave MAI’s site and will be directed to a third-party site which MAI does not endorse and is not affiliated. Some third-party sites require registration or subscription to view content.
Financial Advisor Magazine Top 50 Fastest-Growing Firms
On July 11, 2025, MAI ranked 18th on Financial Advisor Magazine’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms ranking (42nd out of 50 in 2023, 26th out 50 in 2022, MAI did not place in 2021,and 24th out of 50 firms in 2020). FA’s RIA survey is a ranking based on assets under management at year end of independent RIA firms that file their own ADV with the SEC. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings; however, MAI paid $3,150 for marketing usage of the Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Ranking logo. By clicking on the above links, you will leave MAI’s site and will be directed to a third-party site which MAI does not endorse and which is not affiliated. Some third-party sites may require registration or subscription to view content.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors:
On April 3, 2024, Rick Buoncore ranked 6th out of 164 advisors listed in Ohio – State, Patrick Gingras ranked 39th out of 172 in Connecticut – High Net Worth, Albie MacDonald ranked 13th out of 47 in Florida – Jacksonville Area, Joan Malloy ranked 34th out of 88 in Missouri – St. Louis, Andy Meyer ranked 8th out of 154 in California – Southern California (HNW), and Steve Rudolph ranked 58th out of 164 in Ohio – State. Information provided was based on data as of June 30, 2023. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
On April 4 2023, Rick Buoncore ranked 8th out of 220 advisors listed in the state of Ohio, Albie MacDonald ranked 3rd out of 44 advisors listed in the Jacksonville, Florida Region, and Joan Malloy ranked 35th out of 79 advisors ranked in the St. Louis, Missouri Region. In April 2022, Rick Buoncore ranked 8th out of 192 advisors listed in Ohio, Albie MacDonald ranked 5th out of 45 advisors listed in the Jacksonville, Florida Region, and Joan Malloy ranked 33rd out of 50 advisors in St. Louis, Missouri Region; In 2021, Rick Buoncore ranked 2nd out of 161 advisors listed in Ohio; In 2020, Rick Buoncore ranked 5th out of 131 advisors listed in Ohio; In 2019, Rick Buoncore ranked 4th out of 210 advisors listed in Ohio. Information provided was based on Q2 data of the previous year for each ranking year listed above.
The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria learned through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management. The algorithm additionally weighs factors such as service models, compliance records and industry experience, and focuses on those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. All advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. For more information on SHOOK Research methodology, please click here.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors:
On August 8, 2023, Jason Bell ranked 53rd out of 95 on the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for NYC. Information provided was based on data as of March 15, 2023 with subsequent data updated per request from Forbes as of March 31, 2023. The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion—mostly gained through telephone, virtual, and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years’ experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. 3,738 individuals were considered for the Next-Gen ranking. For more information on the methodology for this ranking click here.
On September 21 2021, Andrew Meyer ranked 497th out of 500 advisors listed. Information provided was based on data as of March 31, 2021 with subsequent data updated per request from Forbes as of June 30, 2021. The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years’ experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. 3,389 individuals were considered for the Next-Gen ranking. For more information on the methodology for this ranking click here. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
Forbes’ Top Financial Security Professionals:
On July 10, 2025, John Dovich ranked 32nd out of 100 on the Forbes Top Security Professionals list and 1st out 42 in the state of Ohio on the State-by-State list (2nd in 2024 and 9th in 2023 on the state-by-state list).
The award was based on information provided during the time period of 12/31/2023 to 12/31/2024. To be considered for the Forbes Top Financial Security Professional Ranking, the financial services professionals must have at least 7 years experience, be licensed to sell life insurance and annuities, have an acceptable compliance record and be nominated by their current firm. In addition to responding to a lengthy survey, applicants must meet many specified requirements. This Forbes Ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews including “best practices” within their practices, compliance records, and the full client experience, and quantitative data which may include client-related trends and data, commissions/production/premiums, death benefits and assets under management. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and risk tolerance and a lack of audited performance reports. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. (Source: Forbes.com)
For more information on the ranking methodology, please visit this link.
Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors:
On September 10 2019, Rick Buoncore ranked 140th out of 250 advisors listed and in 2018, he ranked 109th out of 250 advisors listed. Information provided was based on data as of March 31, 2019 with subsequent data updated per request from Forbes as of June 30, 2019. Based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
Barron’s Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors:
In 2017, Rick Buoncore ranked 68th out of 100 advisors listed (70th in 2016, 95th in 2015, and 97th in 2014). The ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms and the quality of the advisors’ practices. The scoring system assigns a top score of 100 and rates the rest by comparing them to the winner. The total number of advisors surveyed was not available at time of publication.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State:
On February 11, 2025, Joan Malloy ranked 3rd out of 31 women advisors listed in Missouri (4th out of 26 advisors listed in Missouri in 2024, 6th out of 21 advisors listed in Missouri in 2023). Forbes ranking of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative data, learned through surveys and interviews conducted by telephone, in-person and virtually to evaluate best practices, such as service models, investing models and compliance records as well as quantitative data, such as revenue trends and assets under management. Data as of June 30, 2024. MAI does not pay a fee to be considered for an award or to participate in rankings.
All advisors have a minimum of seven years’ experience, minimum 1 year at current firm. With the exception of acquisitions, advisors must be recommended and nominated by their firm and complete an online survey. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. For more information on the methodology visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2025/02/11/methodology-americas-top-women-wealth-advisors-2025/
Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results. These rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.
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