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Our annual April Steps Challenge, hosted by our Social Committee, wrapped up last week with a total of 11,804,273 steps logged by Hightower home office employees! That’s more than the equivalent of crossing the Golden Gate Bridge 3,000 times, climbing up and down the Eiffel Tower 3,500 times, or 23,000 journeys to the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza and back down. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these impressive stats to make this challenge such a success. It's a great reminder of what we can achieve when we move forward together at Hightower.
We're excited to share that Hightower is now the Official Wealth Management Partner of US Squash. This partnership represents the largest sponsorship commitment in US Squash history and reflects a shared commitment to excellence, growth, and impact—supporting the elevation of squash and its athletes ahead of the sport's Olympic debut in the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games. We're proud to support such a fast-growing organization at an important time in its history.
We are excited to announce that 40 of our advisors have been named to the 2026 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list! This recognition reflects a shared commitment across Hightower to helping clients plan with intention, adapt as circumstances evolve, and move forward with confidence—led by advisors who bring care, discipline, and professionalism to their work every day.
We’re pleased to announce that Roberto Stewart has joined Hightower as President and Chief Business Officer. With deep experience scaling complex organizations, Roberto will lead enterprise services and support the firm’s next phase of growth by advancing Hightower One—our back‑ and middle‑office platform that supports advisors with the operations, technology, and services behind their businesses.
We’re proud to welcome Lexington Wealth Management - A Hightower Company to Hightower Signature Wealth. Led by Kristine Porcaro and Michael Tucci, the Lexington team brings a deeply collaborative, client-first approach that aligns with Signature Wealth’s Powerfully Personal approach. With approximately $3.2 billion in AUM*, this partnership expands Signature Wealth’s footprint to more than $28 billion in total AUM* across 25+ locations—strengthening our ability to deliver integrated advice, resources, and support to advisors and clients nationwide.
As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we're proud to close out our spotlight series with Stephanie Link, our Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Solutions and Equity Portfolio Manager. Stephanie leads multiple equity strategies within the Investment Solutions group and partners closely with our advisory businesses and their clients to help them navigate the economy and markets. In addition, she is a frequent contributor on CNBC. Swipe below to read Stephanie's advice to women who are new to investing, as well as those considering a career in finance. Read Stephanie’s full Q+A here:
We’re thrilled to congratulate the Hightower advisors named to the Barron’s 2026 Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list. This recognition reflects their deep commitment to clients and the level of care and professionalism they demonstrate. We’re grateful for their leadership and proud to honor this accomplishment!
We are excited to partner with TaxStatus to adopt their new AI-powered Verified Financials platform. This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering our advisors with tools that help elevate the client experience and strengthen our value proposition. Hear more of Larry Restieri's perspectives on the future of AI in wealth management later today on stage at Future Proof Citywide.
Corporate earnings and economic indicators continue to improve, supporting the view that profit momentum remains intact and broad-based. Beneath the surface, AI is proving to be a durable, long-cycle theme driving productivity gains and investment opportunities well beyond technology. Explore these insights and more in this week's edition of Market Note: https://lnkd.in/evAf5JCm
Have you been thinking about your child’s educational future? Then it may be time to make sure you are knowledgeable about the various college saving options available. The skyrocketing costs of a college degree has had families of all income and asset levels re-evaluating their path towards saving for their child’s education. The increasing cost of a college education may seem daunting, but deliberate and informed strategic planning can help families navigate this journey. It’s never too early to start planning proactive approaches to prepare for your child’s future. From custodial accounts to tax credits, read our article “Funding Your Child’s Education” to learn what strategies may fit for your family, and reach out to your advisor for tailored guidance today: https://lnkd.in/gQPE-ewq
