At JNBA Financial Advisors, we don’t do what we do for awards. But it is always an honor when the work we deeply care about is recognized, especially by a trusted publication like Barron’s.
For the 17th year in a row, our CEO and Chairman, Richard S. Brown and JNBA, have been named to the Barron’s list of the Top 1,500 Financial Advisors in the country and once again ranked in the top two advisors in the state of Minnesota.
This run is no coincidence. It recognizes Richard’s leadership and is a nod to our mission-driven model. JNBA’s unique multi-generational team has fostered longstanding and authentic relationships with the people we serve every day. In fact, JNBA has maintained a 97 percent client retention rate since we started tracking in 2001.
The Barron’s ranking takes into account assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice, and philanthropic work. The ranking rubric aligns with JNBA’s values of independence, advocacy, and human connection, which we have prioritized since our founding days.
As our President, Kim Brown, noted: “Being named to this list for the last 17 years is added proof that we have something special here at JNBA. Our team lives and breathes putting our clients and our community first. Our people and processes – including upholding our fiduciary commitment – are focused on serving our clients, which is particularly important during periods of uncertainty.”
Accolades aside, we are driven every day to help our clients live the lives they’ve dreamed of while supporting our community. We’re certainly proud of awards and national rankings, but we are most proud of staying true to our values and always putting our clients first.
As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,500 Financial Advisors, the 2026 award was published in the March 23, 2026 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2025 award was published in the March 10, 2025 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2024 award was published in the March 11, 2024 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2023 award was published in the March 13, 2023 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2022 award was published in the March 14, 2022 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2021 award was published in the March 15, 2021 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2020 award was published in the March 16, 2020 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2019 award was published in the March 11, 2019 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2018 award was published in the March 12, 2018 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2017 award was published in the March 6, 2017 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2016 award was published in the March 7, 2016 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2015 award was published in the February 23, 2015 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2014 award was published in the February 24, 2014 issue. JNBA did not pay a fee to be included in the above rankings, although a fee was paid for marketing materials. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2013 award was published in the February 18, 2013 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2012 award was published in the February 20, 2012 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2011 award was published in the February 21, 2011 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2010 award was published in the February 22, 2010 issue. JNBA did not pay a fee to be included in any of the above rankings, although a fee was paid for marketing materials. Please Note: Limitations: Neither rankings nor recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that the client will experience a certain level of results if the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A fee was not paid by either the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm to receive the ranking. The ranking is based upon specific criteria and methodology (see ranking criteria/methodology). No ranking or recognition should be construed as an endorsement by any past or current client of the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm. ANY QUESTIONS: JNBA’s Chief Compliance Officer remains available to address any questions regarding rankings and/or recognitions, including the criteria used for any reflected ranking. JNBA® is a registered trademark of JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC.
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