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We are pleased to present the Monthly Report of Recently Registered RIAs - June 2026.
We are continuously blown away by the large number of newly independent wealth management RIAs and investment firms from the SEC report with a total of 86.
As part of our monthly process, our data team reviewed and scrubbed this month’s raw file of new filings, identifying 68 wealth manager RIAs. We then researched the appropriate contacts and related information before uploading everything to Dakota Marketplace.
Over the past decade, the RIA market has grown fivefold, and Dakota’s real-time database of 17,000+ RIAs delivers the insights and connections firms need to stay ahead in a rapidly expanding investment landscape.
In this article we’re giving you 10 noteworthy and newly independent RIAs that we’ve added to our marketplace.
To view all newly independent wealth management RIAs and key contact information, book a demo of Dakota Marketplace here.
Top 10 RIAs from June 2026
1. South Texas Capital Advisors, LLC
- AUM: $167.2M
- Metro Area: San Antonio, TX
Established in 2015, the firm delivers discretionary investment management and wealth advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, nonprofits, and small businesses. Its investment philosophy prioritizes capital preservation, risk management, and customized portfolio construction aligned with each client's financial objectives and risk tolerance. Its comprehensive wealth management platform includes discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and wealth transfer strategies. South Texas Capital Advisors integrates traditional investment solutions such as mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income securities with selective alternative investment strategies to enhance diversification, manage portfolio risk, and pursue long-term returns consistent with client suitability and investment horizons.
2. Star Wealth Management Corporation
- AUM: $156.5M
- Metro Area: Detroit, MI
Established in 2003 under the leadership of CEO Brigid Mulroy, CPA, CFP®, PFS, the firm adheres to a strict fiduciary standard of care. It serves retail savers, multi-generational affluent households, and local small business owners, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and tax-focused advisory services. Its investment approach emphasizes globally diversified asset allocation portfolios primarily composed of institutional mutual funds, low-cost index ETFs, and sovereign fixed-income instruments. Star Wealth Management integrates tax planning, cash flow stabilization, and retirement planning, leveraging strategic partnerships with Duet Advisory Services LLC and Kahn & Mulroy, PC to deliver coordinated financial strategies tailored to client goals.
3. Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors LLC
- AUM: $154.4M
- Metro Area: New York, NY
Founded recently with regulatory activity beginning around 2022, DPS Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The advisory team comprises four registered advisors, with an emphasis on comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. DPS Advisors integrates insurance product offerings through licensed representatives as part of its holistic client service model, blending advisory and insurance services under a fiduciary standard of care.
4. Maggi Investment Services, LLC
- AUM: $154M
- Metro Area: Tampa, FL
Founded in 2011, Maggi Investment Services provides integrated tax advisory, wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance planning, and Medicare and Social Security guidance through affiliated entities. Its fiduciary investment platform combines discretionary portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning, covering asset allocation, 401(k) rollover management, estate planning coordination, and tax strategy integration — all built around retirement income and wealth preservation objectives.
5. RJ Patterson Capital Investment Group Inc.
- AUM: $142.4M
- Metro Area: San Diego, CA
RJ Patterson Group is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser led by CEO Robert James Patterson, CRPC®, CRPS®, serving individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, and retirement plan clients under a strict fiduciary standard, with approximately 202 client relationships. Its platform integrates behavioral financial coaching with comprehensive planning and diversified investment management, utilizing institutional resources from Charles Schwab and Morningstar to construct globally diversified portfolios. The investment approach emphasizes disciplined asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and cash equivalents.
6. Ross Wealth Advisors, LLC
- AUM: $139.7M
- Metro Area: Columbus, OH
Founded in 2019, Ross Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive retirement planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients under a fiduciary standard. Its investment strategy utilizes ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and municipal securities, with access to third-party managers and model portfolios through AE Wealth Management. The integrated platform covers retirement income planning, estate planning coordination, tax planning, healthcare and long-term care planning, and risk management, supported by collaboration with external CPAs and estate planning attorneys.
7. Southeast Financial Advisors, LLC
- AUM: $132.9M
- Metro Area: Greenville, SC
Established in 1998, Southeast Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement planning, pension and 401(k) consulting, estate planning, IRA and rollover planning, and college planning under a fiduciary standard. Its investment platform integrates independent research, portfolio monitoring, and personalized client service across asset allocation, retirement income planning, and comprehensive wealth management.
8. Sierra Management Group
- AUM: $127.1M
- Metro Area: Reno, NV
Sierra Management Group provides independent wealth management and financial advisory services under a holistic fiduciary approach, covering personalized investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, estate and trust planning, and tax consulting. Founded by a team of CPAs with Big Four backgrounds, the firm integrates these disciplines under one advisory relationship to help individuals, families, and businesses preserve, grow, and transition wealth through customized strategies aligned with client goals.
9. Gardner Asset Management LLC
- AUM: $111.4M
- Metro Area: Dallas, TX
Founded in 1994 by Gregory D. Gardner, CFP®, who remains President and Chief Compliance Officer, the firm provides fiduciary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax planning to individuals and high-net-worth families. Its platform delivers discretionary portfolio management through customized allocations and ongoing advisory relationships, supported by continuous investment monitoring and retirement income planning.
10. TQM Wealth Partners, LLC
- AUM: $123.7M
- Metro Area: Boston, MA
Founded in 2016 by Marcel V. Quiroga, TQM Wealth Partners is an independent, fiduciary RIA serving high-income individuals, business owners, executives, and families. Acting as a "Personal CFO," the firm delivers discretionary investment management alongside retirement, tax, estate, insurance, and legacy planning under one coordinated advisory relationship. Its integrated platform is designed to help clients grow, protect, and efficiently transfer wealth across generations.
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