Adams Brown Stands Out in Competitive Field for RIA Team of the Year Award
Award Highlights Firm’s Integrated Approach to Tax and Wealth Strategy
When your wealth strategy is integrated with your tax plan, the results speak for themselves. That’s the philosophy behind Adams Brown Wealth Consultants — and why they’ve been named a finalist for RIA Team of the Year (10 Advisors or More) in the 2025 InvestmentNews Awards.
This national recognition comes from a record number of nominations and highlights firms that are raising the bar in wealth management. Finalists were selected based on client relationships, team development, innovation and measurable impact — areas where Adams Brown continues to lead.
What sets the firm apart? It’s not just the financial planning — it’s the structure. As a division of Adams Brown, a nationally recognized CPA firm, the wealth consulting team brings tax and investment strategy together under one roof. That means fewer blind spots, less back and forth and more opportunities to minimize inefficiencies and maximize after-tax results.
Unlike many firms on the list, Adams Brown’s Midwest roots ground them in the realities of business owners and families in agriculture, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and local enterprise. Clients aren’t handed generic advice — they’re supported by a team that tailors strategies to real-world needs and regional industries.
The firm’s fee-based model helps eliminate conflicts of interest often tied to commission-based advice. And with local offices in markets like Wichita and Overland Park, clients benefit from both high-level resources and hometown accessibility.
“We’re honored to be recognized, but our real pride comes from helping clients achieve their goals,” said Justin Mitchell, principal and leader of Adams Brown Wealth Consultants. “This nomination reflects our team’s commitment to service, employee growth and using technology to make the client experience smoother and more personal.”
The RIA Team of the Year award recognizes firms with:
- Strong Client Relationships: A hands-on, goals-first approach
- Innovative Solutions: Strategies for succession planning, business exits and multigenerational wealth
- Smart Use of Technology: Digital tools that simplify, not complicate
- Team Investment: A staff empowered to grow and serve
- Industry Reputation: A history of integrity and results