We are looking for the industry's "hottest" professionals!

Do you know an industry professional who is standing out among their peers? Here's your chance to single him or her out for recognition in InvestmentNews’ third annual – Hot List.

Financial advisors, wealth-management professionals, and executives that have at least 10 years of experience in the industry will be considered. If you or someone you know has made a notable impact in 2025, tell us about it.


To nominate, simply fill out this brief questionnaire. The nomination process is totally confidential and 100% free of charge.

The winners will be featured on the website in October.

Deadline to complete: Friday, August 1

Please ensure all information provided in the nomination is accurate; this information may be published online, so please do not include any information of a sensitive or confidential nature. For any questions or clarifications, you may send an email to anne.orcelada@keymedia.com

InvestmentNews is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the financial advisor/wealth management industry. That’s why we celebrate diversity in all forms, including gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ability and ethnicity. We want our awards to celebrate the diverse voices of the industry and invite nominations from across the profession.

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* 1. Information about the nominee:

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* 2. Which term best describes the nominee's organization?

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* 3. Please list any notable business achievements this person has made or in which he/she has been instrumental in the past 12 months:

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* 4. Within the past 12 months, has the nominee held other professional roles? (This can include committee appointments, election as an officer of an industry group, etc.) 

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* 5. Within the past 12 months, has the nominee participated in noteworthy activities outside of work? (e.g. charitable work, community service, etc.)

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* 6. Please list any award or recognition the nominee has received in the last three years.

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* 7. Any other reasons the nominee should be considered.

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* 8. Should the nominee be selected for the 2025 Hot List, please indicate whether we should reach out to the nominator or the nominee directly for further information:

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* 9. Nominator contact information (if different from nominee):

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* 10. The information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If the above nomination is successful, I accept that any and all information provided (excluding financial information and information clearly marked as confidential) may be published in the magazine and online in INW and will not be subject to an approval process.

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* 11. If the nominee is successfully selected, I accept that the contact information provided may be shared with third parties (sponsor(s) of this survey) for the purposes of functions and activities including, but not limited to, sales, marketing, and administration.

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