Ric Edelman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Edelman Financial Services, has been named one of America's Top Wealth Advisors by Forbes magazine. The magazine ranks Edelman #10, from more than 11,000 nominations received.

"It's an honor to be named by Forbes as one of the top wealth advisors in the country," said Edelman, who three times has also been ranked the #1 Independent Financial Advisor in the nation by Barron's.1

Of the top 10 advisors, eight are with wirehouses, including Merrill Lynch, UBS and Morgan Stanley. Edelman and one other are the only advisors in the Top 10 who are independent. The other firm, according to Forbes, has a $5 million household minimum, and a typical account size of $20 million, suggesting that the firm has just 275 clients. Edelman Financial, by contrast, has a $5,000 household minimum. Founded 30 years ago, the firm now has $15.5 billion in assets under management, serving more than 30,000 families from 42 offices coast-to-coast.

"We serve thousands of millionaires and a great many more who simply want to get their kids through college, save for retirement and care for aging parents," Edelman said. "We're happy to serve them all, regardless of the amount they have to invest."

Forbes rankings are the opinion of SHOOK Research and are based on advisor interviews, client retention, industry experience, compliance record, assets under management and revenue generated for the firm. Investment performance is not considered. Advisors do not pay to be in the ranking.

About Ric Edelman

Providing financial advice for 30 years, Ric hosts radio and television shows that air weekly nationwide. He is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has written eight books on personal finance.

About Edelman Financial Services

Edelman Financial Services provides financial planning and investment management services to more than 30,000 individuals and families and manages $16 billion in assets.2 The firm also provides 401(k) plans and institutional investment management for businesses. EFS has won more than 100 financial, business, community and philanthropic awards.3 For investment advice and other financial planning services, or to speak with an advisor, call 888-PLAN-RIC (888-752-6742) or visit www.RicEdelman.com.