Rising Stars 2026

Financial Planning Rising Star Marigny deMauriac of deMauriac draws on a counseling background to help women navigate divorce, loss and financial change.

Asked by his own mentor to give back as soon as he could, the Edward Jones advisor has made it a serious mission in his early career.

Financial Planning Rising Star Chukwudi Uraih of Lampados Financial Group helps first-generation professionals and immigrants navigate growing wealth.

Financial Planning Rising Star Cristina Wiebelt-Smith of Gertsema Wealth Advisors left tax season behind for a career centered on planning and service.

Financial Planning Rising Star Uziel Gomez of Primeros Financial built his practice around first-generation wealth builders often overlooked by traditional firms.

Gabbi Cerezo swapped lesson plans for financial plans, bringing teachers' instincts to a client base of educators and government employees.

Financial Planning Rising Star Victoria Tejeda of Modera Wealth Management is building community through financial education and outreach to women.

Financial Planning Rising Star Sydney Woodward of YeskeBuie has expanded pro bono planning and financial literacy efforts for underserved communities.

Financial Planning Rising Star Patrick Yaghoobians of Noor Financial Services is expanding access to advice through education, service and community outreach.

Financial Planning Rising Star Kelly Guadagnino of Modera Wealth Management is helping young professionals learn to build and manage growing wealth.

It's that time of year again! Here's how to nominate a colleague — or yourself — for Financial Planning's annual Rising Star awards.