On April 7th, 2026, Forbes posted their list of the 2026 Best-In-State Top Wealth Advisors. HB Wealth Senior Wealth Advisors Chris Kowal and Robin Aiken were included on this list in the Georgia – Atlanta (High Net Worth) category:
| Rank | Name | Firm | City | State/Region | Minimum Account Size for New Business | Team Assets (Custodied) | Typical Net Worth of Relationships | Typical Size of Household Accounts |
| 5 | Chris Kowal | HB Wealth | Atlanta | Georgia – Atlanta (High Net Worth) | $2M | $22.6B | $3-25M | $5-30M |
| 29 | Robin Aiken | HB Wealth | Atlanta | Georgia – Atlanta (High Net Worth) | $3M | $22.6B | $5-30M | $5-25M |
Methodology
Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC — Data as of 6/30/25. The Forbes | SHOOK® America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rankings were developed by SHOOK Research, LLC. Data as of June 30, 2025. Published by Forbes (April 2026). The rankings are based on SHOOK Research’s independent methodology and ranking algorithm, which includes in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to qualitatively evaluate each advisor across criteria such as client impact, industry experience, client retention, review of best practices, credentials, compliance records and firm nominations, as well as quantitative factors including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion, as client objectives and risk tolerances vary and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK Research’s rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not indicative of future results. SHOOK Research’s rankings is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement to hire any specific investment advisor and SHOOK Research does not assume any liability for actions taken based on the rankings. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receives compensation in exchange for placement on the rankings. For a full description of the methodology, please visit www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK® is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
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