We are pleased to share that WMS Partners has been included in the upcoming print edition of Financial Planning’s annual RIA Leaders issue. WMS Partners was once again named on the list for the Top 150 Fee-Only RIA firms (See the full article and rankings here). Financial Planning's data partner, COMPLY, used Form ADV filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to rank RIA’s that meet a six-part formula, eliminating firms that take any type of commissions. All criteria used in the selection process are listed below.
• Firms must have zero registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
• At least 50% of the firm's clients must be individuals or high net worth individuals.
• Firms must not list commissions as a compensation arrangement.
• Firms must have more than zero financial planning clients.
• Firms must not list commission-taking businesses in "other business activities."
• Firms cannot be affiliated under common ownership with commission-taking businesses.
Please note: Financial Planning did not receive a fee in exchange for considering or listing WMS Partners in its rankings.
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