Young brokers getting noticed
A list of rising brokers spotlighted talent like Ryan Larkin at Robert W. Baird, underscoring how personal branding and early recognition can accelerate career growth in advisory roles. The piece is being shared as inspiration for younger advisers building their public profiles. (x.com)
Financial Planning published its 2026 Top 40 Brokers Under 40 rankings on Feb. 10, 2026; the compilation used employer‑verified trailing 12‑month production with a data cutoff of Sept. 30, 2025. (prnewswire.com)) Merrill reported that 24 of its advisors appeared on Financial Planning’s lists, marking the seventh consecutive year the firm said it had the largest cohort. (newsroom.bankofamerica.com)) RBC Wealth Management announced 16 advisors named to the regional Top 40 roster in the same release cycle. (rbcwealthmanagement.com)) Janney’s corporate statement identified Christopher Borden as the No. 1 ranked adviser on the 2026 Top 40 Regional Brokers Under 40 list. (janney.com)) Multiple firms — including J.P. Morgan, Janney and RBC — issued congratulatory press releases within days of the rankings, underscoring how employers use the list for marketing and recruitment. (jpmorgan.com))
