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Stratos Wealth Partners Appears in Barron’s Top 100 RIAs Ranking for Ninth Consecutive Year

Writer: Kevin Elvington
Kevin Elvington
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BEACHWOOD, Ohio (Sept. 14, 2026) ─ Stratos Wealth Partners (Stratos), part of the Stratos Family of Companies, today announced that it has once again been named to Barron’s list of the Top 100 RIA Firms. Stratos ranked No. 23 in the 2026 national ranking, marking the firm’s ninth consecutive appearance on the list.


“We are honored to be recognized on this list once again,” said Jeff Concepcion, Founder and CEO of Stratos. “This recognition reflects the continued dedication of our advisors and team members, and we are proud to be included alongside respected firms in the industry.”


Barron’s evaluates participating firms using a range of quantitative and qualitative measures, including assets, revenue and quality of practice. The ranking is based on information provided by participating firms and regulatory data.



 

About Stratos Wealth Partners

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $17 billion in advisory assets, and advises through LPL Financial, over $10.9 billion in brokerage and third party managed assets for a total of $27.9 billion as of March 31, 2026. Stratos Wealth Partners is part of the Stratos Family of Companies, which includes Stratos Wealth Partners, Stratos Wealth Advisors and Stratos Investment Management.


Stratos strives to offer operational, strategic and a reliable infrastructure allowing advisors the flexibility to develop and grow their business. Since its founding, Stratos has grown to over 300 financial advisors, with 93 home office staff, and has 100+ locations in the United States.


Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.


Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial are separate entities.


On Sept. 11, 2026, Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. placed 23rd on the list for the year 2026. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. applied for the award by submitting responses to a detailed questionnaire for the award committee's consideration. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. did not pay any compensation to be considered for the award. The award is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of our firm's future performance. The award was independently granted, as Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. has no affiliation with Barron's. Please note that the award is not a referral to, endorsement or recommendation of, or testimonial for the advisor with respect to its investment advisory or other services. Barron's weighs dozens of qualitative and quantitative components, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, regulatory record of the advisors and firms, succession planning, technology spending, and staff diversity based on responses supplied by the advisor to a detailed survey.

 
 
 

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Stratos Wealth Holdings is a family of companies focused on supporting the growth of financial advisors across business models and affiliation structures. Stratos companies include registered investment advisors Stratos Wealth Partners, Stratos Wealth Advisors, and Stratos Investment Management.

Stratos Wealth Enterprises is the acquisition division of Stratos Wealth Holdings. 

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $17 billion in advisory assets, and advises through LPL Financial, over $11 billion in brokerage and third party managed assets for a total of $28 billion as of December 31, 2025.

 

Stratos Investment Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $3.3 billion in advisory assets as of December 31, 2025.

 

Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $3.8 billion in advisory assets and over $444 million in third party managed assets as of December 31, 2025. 

 

Stratos Wealth Management DBA LPL Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $506  million in advisory assets, and advises through LPL Financial, over $912 million in brokerage and third party managed assets for a total of $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2025.

 
 
 

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