Advisor Group Applauds Nine Advisors Named to Barron's and Financial Times List of Nation's Top Advisors

PHOENIX, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial advisory firms, comprised of, FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, SagePoint Financial, and Woodbury Financial , today announced that nine of their advisors have been recognized by Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and Financial Times Top 400 Advisers.

FSC Securities advisor Michael Hesse, president of Texas Wealth Management in Houston, Texas, was recognized by both Financial Times and Barron's.

The two FSC Securities advisors recognized by Financial Times are:

• Willis Johnson, CFP, president and CEO, Willis Johnson & Associates; Houston, Texas
• Deborah Stavis, founder and CEO, Stavis & Cohen Financial; Houston, Texas

The four Royal Alliance advisors recognized by Financial Times and Barron's are:

• Patricia Brennan, CFP, CFS, president and CEO, Key Financial, Inc.; West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Michael Genovese, CFP, financial advisor and founding partner, Genovese Burford & Brothers; Sacramento, California
• Kevin Myeroff, CPA, CFP, president and CEO, NCA Financial Planners; Cleveland, Ohio
• Michael Silver, CFP, AEP, CLU, president and CEO, Baron, Silver, Stevens Financial Advisors, LLC; Boca Raton, Florida

The two Royal Alliance advisors named by Barron's are:

• Glen Clemans, senior partner, CGC Financial Services; Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Stephan Cassaday, president and CEO, Cassaday and Company, Inc.; McLean, Virginia

"This achievement showcases the important role these advisors play in the lives of their clients and their firms every day," said Advisor Group CEO Jamie Price. "Being recognized by Barron's and Financial Times is a testament to the dedication and hard work that these advisors commit to the business. Advisor Group congratulates all of our honorees on their continued success."  

Barron's Top 1,200 ranking lists the top advisors in each state, with the number of ranking spots determined by each state's population and wealth. The rankings are based on assets under management, revenues generated by advisors for their firms, and the quality of the advisors' practices. Portfolio performance is not a factor and there are no guarantees of future investment success.  

Financial Times calculates a numeric score for each advisor based on six factors, including assets under management (AUM), AUM growth rate, years of experience, compliance record, industry certifications and online accessibility.

Barron's Top 1,200 Advisors: State by State and Financial Times Top 400 Advisors are awarded for best practices of wealth management. Portfolio performance is not a factor and there are no guarantees of future investment success.

About Advisor Group

Advisor Group Inc. is one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial advisors serving over 5,000 advisors and overseeing approximately $160 billion in client assets. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, the firm is mission-driven to support the heroic role that advisors can play in the lives of their clients, offering securities and investment advisory services through its subsidiaries FSC Securities Corp., Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services Inc, as broker/dealers, registered investment advisors and members of FINRA and SIPC. Cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship and independence, Advisor Group champions the enduring value of financial advisors and is committed to being in their corner every step of the way.

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