Drew Grider Recognized as No. 26 in Forbes' Chicago Suburbs Wealth Advisor Rankings
Leelyn Smith announced that Drew Grider, CFA and President of the firm, has been ranked number 26 out of 270 advisors on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2026 list for the Chicago suburbs. The ranking is produced by Forbes in partnership with SHOOK Research and evaluates financial advisors based on quantitative metrics like assets under management and client retention as well as qualitative factors such as industry experience, compliance records, and service quality. Grider leads an integrated advisory model at Leelyn Smith that combines wealth management, tax strategy, accounting, CFO services, and financial planning into a unified practice. This approach serves over 900 families across the U.S., with continued growth attributed to the collaborative team of advisors. The recognition highlights Grider's leadership in fostering client relationships through an integrated service model. The ranking process involved more than 52,000 nominations and required at least seven years of experience for eligibility. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research received compensation for placements on the list.
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