April 17, 2026

USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms List

EWA Named #19 Nationally and #1 in Pennsylvania

Equilibrium Wealth Advisors has been recognized in USA TODAY and Statista’s 2026 Best Financial Advisory Firms ranking, placing #19 nationally, #1 in Pennsylvania, and #3 among firms in our assets under management (AUM) size category ($500M–$1B). This is EWA’s second consecutive year earning a spot on the list.

The full list can be found here: Ranking the top financial advisory firms of 2026

We’re proud of this milestone and grateful for the clients and team that made it possible. This recognition reaffirms what we’ve been building at EWA: a fully integrated wealth management model where investment strategy, tax planning, estate coordination, and long-term family decision-making all work together under one roof. It’s the standard we hold ourselves to every day, and it’s rewarding to see that reflected on a national stage.

 

How the Ranking Works

USA TODAY partnered with Statista to evaluate registered investment advisory firms across the country. The 2026 edition recognized the top 1000 firms based on recommendations from financial advisors, clients, and industry experts (collected via independent survey) and short-and long-term growth of assets under management. Recommendations were weighted at 20% and AUM development at 80%.

View the full ranking and methodology on USA TODAY’s website.

 

 

Disclosures
USA TODAY and Statista Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026. EWA was ranked #19 nationally, #1 in Pennsylvania, and #3 in its asset size category ($500M–$1B). Ranking based on recommendations from financial advisors, clients, and industry experts (weighted 20%) and short- and long-term AUM development (weighted 80%). Recommendations collected via independent survey. AUM analyzed using publicly available data over trailing one- and three-year periods ending January 2026.

EWA did not pay compensation, directly or indirectly, to be considered for, included in, or in connection with the use of this ranking. EWA has not licensed the official award logo. EWA is not affiliated with or endorsed by USA TODAY or Statista. This ranking does not evaluate investment performance or client experience, and inclusion does not imply endorsement by USA TODAY or Statista. This recognition is not indicative of future performance or advisory outcomes.

This ranking is a third-party rating as defined under Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. No material conflicts of interest existed between the Firm and USA TODAY or Statista in connection with
this rating.

Neither rankings nor recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, or other organizations should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee of future results. Equilibrium Wealth Advisors (EWA LLC) is a registered investment adviser. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Please find our important disclosures at ewa-llc.com/disclosures/.

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