Leawood, KS – 10/14/2025 – FAS Wealth Partners is proud to announce its inclusion on the Forbes 2025 list of America’s Top 250 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms. FAS is the only firm in both Kansas and the Kansas City metro to earn this prestigious recognition.
The Forbes/SHOOK Research ranking is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, built on 50,000+ nominations and 33,000+ in-depth interviews with firms nationwide. To qualify, firms must operate under a fiduciary model, maintain strong compliance records, and demonstrate excellence in client service. Evaluations weigh both quantitative factors (AUM, revenue, client retention) and qualitative factors (team structure, breadth of services, and community impact).
“We’re incredibly proud of this recognition because it reflects far more than size or growth — it represents the trust our clients place in us and the high standard we hold ourselves to every day,” said Jake Barnes, Managing Director. “Being the only firm in Kansas City to earn this honor reinforces that our fiduciary approach and team-based model truly stand out.”
“This accolade is a testament to the relationships we’ve built and the comprehensive wealth strategies we deliver,” added Tom Meier, Managing Director. “Our employee-owned structure and collaborative culture allow us to focus on what matters most: helping clients achieve their goals with confidence.”
With more than 45 years of experience, FAS Wealth Partners continues to provide tailored, fiduciary-driven wealth management solutions to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families nationwide.
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About FAS Wealth Partners, Inc.
As an employee-owned boutique wealth-management firm, FAS Wealth Partners specializes in financial planning and tailored investment solutions within a personalized, concierge experience. From our more than 45 years of experience serving high-net-worth individuals across the U.S., our advisors and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners provide objective, independent recommendations. With approximately $3.08 Billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2024), we pride ourselves on providing partnerships, not products. At FAS we are invested in you, with you. Learn more at FASWealthPartners.com
FAS is an SEC registered investment adviser with its principal place of business in the state of Kansas. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. FAS may only transact business in those states in which it is properly registered. For additional information about FAS, including fees and services, please contact FAS or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov).
The Forbes ranking of America’s Top RIA Firms , developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. The algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices and approach to working with clients. Quantitative data submitted for ranking consideration was as of 3/31/2025. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results.
