Sarasota, FL – Forza Wealth Management has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on April 15th, 2026, and can be viewed on USATODAY.COM.
The Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026 list awards the top registered investment advisory (RIA) firms in the United States based on two dimensions:
- Recommendations from clients, financial advisors, and industry experts:
Recommendations were collected via an independent survey among over 30,000 individuals. Clients, industry experts, and financial advisors working for an RIA firm could recommend the RIA firms they find commendable.
- Development of Assets under Management (AUM):
Both short-term (12-month) and long-term (5-year) AUM development were analyzed using publicly available data.
Based on the results of the study, Forza Wealth Management is ecstatic to be recognized on USA TODAY’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026. “We are honored to be recognized with this award, as it reflects our team’s dedication to serving our clients and the strong relationships we’ve built over the years. We remain committed to delivering thoughtful, personalized financial guidance and helping our clients achieve their long-term goals,” said Michael E. DeMassa, CFA, CFP®, Founder of Forza Wealth Management.
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
Methodology
On April 15th, 2026, Forza Wealth Management was named Best Financial Advisory Firm 2026 by USA Today Statista Inc., in 2026. No compensation was provided to USA Today or Statista Inc., to obtain inclusion on the list, but there is a licensing fee to utilize USA Today’s and Statista Inc., logos in marketing materials. To be eligible, firms must be registered as an investment advisory firm (RIA firm) with the SEC and/or at state level for at least one year, maintain a principal office in the United States, have a clean disciplinary record, provide financial planning or portfolio management services to individuals and/or small businesses, and manage more than $500,000 in AUM Criteria may not be directly related to the quality if investment advice provided. If you’re curious, the full methodology can be found in the full article.
