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Smart moves at the beginning of tax season can help get your financial house in order.
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From zero to 1: How quantum computing is harnessing the power in-between binary
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Retirement & Longevity
Infographic: Thriving in retirement

Here are five ways to help you enjoy the transition to retirement and live life to the fullest.

Retirement & Longevity
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Trusts: vehicles to carry out your legacy
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Five essential estate planning documents
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Investing: getting started
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Financial planning: the big picture
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Retirement & Longevity
Building an emergency fund
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Building a budget that works for you
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Retirement & Longevity

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Ismert-Barger Wealth AdvisorsIsmert-Barger Wealth Advisors
  • 3635 SW Fairlawn Road, Suite 3 Topeka, KS 66614
  • O: 913.449.3770
  • F: 785.232.2277
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2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams


The 2026 Forbes ranking of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/2024 to 3/31/2025 and was released on 01/07/2026. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 12,787 team nominations, 6,149 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. RIA firms do not pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Ismert-Barger Wealth Advisors is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state for more info.