NEW YORK, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Investopedia, the
premier online source of trusted financial information and
services, today announced the inaugural INVESTOPEDIA 100, a ranking
of influential financial advisors based on social, digital and
event clout. Powered by a team of PhD data scientists and financial
experts, Investopedia analyzed financial advisors based on their
presence on social media platforms, traditional media outlets and
blogs as well as their marketing efforts to rank 100 financial
advisors. The INVESTOPEDIA 100 will be an annual ranking that
creates a prominent list of the top advisors influencing investor
decisions.
In a recent survey of Investopedia's financial advisor
contributor network, Advisor Insights, users ranked social media as
the third most valued method to gain new leads after their online
subscription registries and their own professional website/blog.
The same study found that 80 percent of financial advisors expect
technology to greatly affect the industry.
"Engaging with your target audience on digital channels is no
longer an option, but a necessary tool to differentiate yourself in
an already crowded space," says David
Siegel, CEO of Investopedia. "While other rankings focus on
AUM and other financial metrics, in the digital world we live in,
we felt it was important to provide a distinguished ranking based
on assessed industry influence and impact."
The top ten financial advisors are:
- Josh Brown, CEO, Ritholtz Wealth Management
- Michael Kitces, Partner, Director of Wealth Management for
Pinnacle Advisory Group, Co-Founder, XY Planning Network,
Publisher, Kitces Report and Nerd's Eye View
- Marguerita Cheng, CEO, Blue Ocean Global Wealth
- Ted Jenkin, Co-CEO and "social media ninja" of oXYGen
Financial
- Jeff Rose , CEO and Founder, Alliance Wealth Management
- Brittney Castro, Founder and CEO, Financially Wise Women
- Kirk Chisholm, Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative
Advisory Group
- Ann Zuraw, President, Zuraw Financial Advisors
- Stephen Rischall, Co-Founder of 1080 Financial Group
- Cathy Curtis, Founder, Curtis Financial Planning
The full list can be found on
investopedia.com/top-100-financial-advisors.
"With the increase in passive investing and regulatory changes,
advisors need to utilize every possible platform to communicate
with their audience. By engaging on digital and social networks,
advisors can connect with their clients and prospects on the
channels they use most," added Siegel. "This is one of the primary
reasons we launched Advisor Insights - to provide an easy tool for
advisors to help consumers while also elevating their personal
brand."
The INVESTOPEDIA 100 contains both advisors that applied as well
as individuals chosen by the Investopedia editorial team.
About Investopedia
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pageviews each month. Powered by a team of data scientists and
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actionable financial information for every investor, from early
investors to financial advisors to high net worth individuals.
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