WealthManagement.com honored the wealth management industry\u2019s most innovative companies and individuals last night at the 11th annual Wealth Management Industry Awards ceremony during a black-tie gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.<\/p>\n
Now in its 11th year, the Wealth Management Industry Awards, known as \u201cThe Wealthies,\u201d recognize outstanding achievements by companies, organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. Winners are selected based on quantitative measures, including scope, scale, adoption and feature set, along with qualitative measures such as innovation, creativity and user experience.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s program set new records, with 1,209 nominations, underscoring the accelerating pace of change and innovation across the sector. In total, nearly 300 companies were named finalists, including 88 first-time honorees.<\/p>\n
Among the firms recognized in multiple categories were FMG Suite and Goldman Sachs, with three wins each.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe record-breaking participation in this year\u2019s Wealth Management Industry Awards is a clear reflection of the industry\u2019s commitment to innovation, growth and supporting financial advisor success,\u201d said David Armstrong, head of editorial operations. \u201cFrom emerging technologies to new client service models, the breadth and depth of this year\u2019s winners demonstrate the resilience and creativity driving our industry forward.\u201d<\/p>\n