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Financial Planning is seeking nominations again for the annual Top 40 Brokers Under 40 and the Top 40 Regional Brokers Under 40 lists.
Every year, we recognize some of the fastest up-and-comers in the wealth management industry for their production accomplishments. To ensure these prestigious honors go to the most-deserving recipients, we need your help.
This year, nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026.
You can access the nomination form by
To see who topped the rankings this year, check the 2026 our overall Top 40 Brokers Under 40 list, as well as the Regional Top 40 Brokers Under 40.
Who can be nominated?
Employee W-2 advisors at wirehouses and regional broker-dealers. (Independent advisors, bank channel advisors and RIAs are not eligible.) See the
What information is required?
Personal trailing 12-month production for the period from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026; personal AUM as of Sept. 30, 2026, is also required.
Please note: Team assets and production will not be considered.
Additional details: Nominees must be 39 or younger by Dec. 31, 2026. Any custody of assets must be with the nominee's firm of employment. All nominations and details will be subject to verification.
For further information about the requirements, please closely review the
