Who is behind the future when it comes to the business of financial advice?
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wealth Management announced its Ten to Watch in 2026, an editorially curated list spotlighting 10 individuals who are shaping the future of the business of financial advice—often outside the spotlight, but squarely at the center of the industry’s most dynamic developments.
Meet the Ten to Watch in 2026:
Sarah Baker, Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, Allworth Financial
Nick Garvronsky, Co-founder and CEO, Aboon
Scott Hadley, Chief Advisory Officer, Hightower
Kevin Knull, CEO, TaxStatus
Laura Lutton, Global Head of Manager Research, Morningstar
Kristi Mitchem, Founding Partner, &Partners
Channing Olson, Chief Operating Officer, Wealthspire Advisors
Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan, Director of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission
Lily Vittayarukskul, Co-founder and CEO, Waterlily
Mier Wang, CEO, Maridea Wealth
“We make no predictions about the future,” said David Armstrong, Director of Editorial Strategy and Operations, Wealth Management. “But by keeping these individuals on your radar, advisors can better understand what’s shaping the business of financial advice today—and where it may be headed next.”
Full profiles of the Ten to Watch in 2026 are available here:Ten to Watch
About the Ten to Watch List
The Ten to Watch list is not determined by age, career tenure or popularity. There is no application process, voting, polling, public nomination or financial consideration involved. The list reflects the Wealth Management editorial team’s judgment, informed by extensive industry coverage, professional dialogue and ongoing engagement with trusted sources across the wealth management ecosystem. This approach ensures the list highlights individuals making a meaningful impact and influencing the industry’s trajectory.
About Wealth Management
Wealth Management, an Informa business, provides everything wealth professionals need to know to stay knowledgeable about the industry, build stronger relationships, improve their practice, and grow their business. Wealth Management offers financial services organizations a broad array of marketing services designed to help them influence the industry’s leading audience of wealth management professionals.
SOURCE Wealth Management
