Financial Advisor – Top RIA
Cassaday & Company, Inc. has been named a Top RIA by Financial Advisor for 2026 — the firm's 15th consecutive year on the list. As the independent advisor channel continues to grow, Cassaday & Company is especially proud to be recognized as part of this elite and 
competitive group.
What is an RIA?
A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is an individual financial advisor or firm that provides clients with financial advice and is registered with either the SEC or state securities regulators. RIAs operate as independent fiduciaries, legally and ethically bound to always act in a client’s best interest.
As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Cassaday & Company operates under this fiduciary standard. Our fiduciary duty means we're obligated to offer advice that fits our clients’ needs, with no proprietary products or pressure to sell certain investments.
Cassaday & Company’s fiduciary responsibility extends to how we structure our comprehensive services. Rather than focusing solely on investments, we recognize that acting in your best interest requires addressing all aspects of your financial life in a coordinated manner.
Comprehensive, Coordinated, and Collaborative Approach
Cassaday & Company applies a systematic and comprehensive approach to wealth management that reflects multiple perspectives and areas of expertise. Our team of highly trained subject-matter professionals coordinates services across investment management, financial planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and life transitions to ensure seamless integration of all aspects of your financial life. We maintain a culture of excellence and integrity in all that we do by adhering to the highest fiduciary standards and acting in our clients’ best interests.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Financial Advisor for their continued recognition of independent advisors who are committed to putting clients first.
Award History
Cassaday has been named a Top RIA by Financial Advisor in 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
Read Financial Advisor's full 2026 Top RIA announcement here: https://www.fa-mag.com/news/the-stars-are-aligned-87627.html
Award Disclosures:
Financial Advisor Magazine - Top RIAs (2012–2026) - Issued by Financial Advisor Magazine in July 2026 for the 2026 award year and awarded to registered investment advisors reporting assets on Form ADV. Cassaday & Company, Inc. applied for the recognition. Criteria used to determine the winner(s) is discretionary and nondiscretionary assets under management as reported on Form ADV. Award consideration was based on data covering a trailing 2-year period. 360 firms ($1B and over category, 2026) were selected. No fee was paid for the nomination, receipt, or promotion of the award. Please see https://www.fa-mag.com/research/ria-survey for more details.
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