Mission Wealth Ranks #16 on Pacific Coast Business Times Fastest Growing Companies List for 2025
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Mission Wealth Ranks #16 on Pacific Coast Business Times Fastest Growing Companies List for 2025

We are proud to share that Mission Wealth has once again been recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times, ranking #16 on the Fastest Growing Companies list for 2025. This back-to-back recognition is a reflection of our continued growth and unwavering commitment to serving our clients with excellence.

Our priority has always been to help clients achieve their financial goals, and the growth we’ve experienced over the past year is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team,” said Dannell Stuart, President and Partner of Mission Wealth. “Being recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies highlights not just the results we’ve achieved, but the strong culture, collaboration, and expertise that drive those results every day. Growth for us isn’t only measured in revenue or office locations; it’s also measured in the relationships we strengthen, the communities we support, and the lasting difference we make in the lives of the people we serve.”

Building on Momentum

Mission Wealth continues to expand its footprint and influence in the wealth management industry. This year, the firm has $12.8 billion in assets under management, reflecting both the trust of our clients and the strength of our holistic approach to financial planning. Between 2022 and 2024, our revenue grew by 78.5%, underscoring our ongoing momentum in delivering exceptional results.

Today, we have more than 180 dedicated professionals across 39 offices nationwide, all united by our shared mission to deliver personalized, holistic financial advice to empower clients to achieve their goals.

This recognition underscores not just our financial results, but also the strength of our culture, client relationships, and long-term strategy.

The Power of People and Culture

At Mission Wealth, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. As our firm has expanded, we’ve remained intentional about fostering a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and shared purpose. By investing in our team’s growth and encouraging strong connections across offices, we ensure that every employee is equipped to deliver the highest level of care to our clients. This focus on culture has not only supported our growth but has also strengthened the long-term relationships we build with the families and communities we serve.

Learn about our mission, values, leadership, and team to discover what drives Mission Wealth’s growth and sets us apart. If you’re inspired to grow with a team dedicated to making a real difference, explore opportunities to join our Mission Wealth Talent Community today.

Celebrating 25 Years of Service

This recognition arrives at a particularly meaningful moment: Mission Wealth’s 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 2000, we have been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and institutions achieve their full potential through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management.

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain grounded in our core values—caring, committed, growth-minded, and adaptable—which have guided us every step of the way. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our impact and empowering our clients to realize true wealth.

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About the Pacific Coast Business Times Fastest Growing Companies

The Pacific Coast Business Times Fastest Growing Companies list honors the region’s top-performing firms based on revenue growth over a two-year period. Companies across industries—including public companies, private businesses, and credit unions—submit financial data to determine rankings.

To learn more about the Pacific Coast Business Times and the Fastest Growing Companies list, please visit pacbiztimes.com.

Mission Wealth is a Registered Investment Adviser. This commentary reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Mission Wealth employees providing such comments. It should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by Mission Wealth or performance returns of any Mission Wealth client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice. Nothing in this commentary constitutes investment advice, performance data, or any recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. Mission Wealth manages its clients’ accounts using a variety of investment techniques and strategies, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

MISSION WEALTH IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR. 00797684 09/25. NO FEES WERE PAID TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RANKING.

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Michelle Winkles
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michelle Winkles

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michelle Winkles

Michelle Winkles is an innovative marketing leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations grow through strategic marketing, brand development, digital transformation, and AI-forward innovation. As Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Mission Wealth, she leads the firm’s enterprise marketing strategy, supporting both organic and integration-driven growth while expanding the company’s national reach.

Michelle is known for building modern marketing organizations that combine data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and authentic storytelling to create meaningful client experiences. She has developed a sophisticated marketing technology ecosystem that strengthens brand visibility, improves engagement, and helps transform prospects into long-term client relationships. Today, she is leading Mission Wealth’s AI-forward marketing initiatives, integrating artificial intelligence across content strategy, advisor enablement, digital experiences, and marketing operations to drive scalable growth while keeping the human connection at the center.

Passionate about advancing the marketing profession within wealth management, Michelle is the co-founder of the CMO Collective, the RIA industry’s first peer community dedicated to bringing marketing leaders together to share ideas, challenge one another, and elevate the profession. She also hosts a monthly virtual Marketing Leaders Meetup, where chief marketing officers and senior marketing executives from leading wealth management firms collaborate on emerging trends, best practices, and the future of the industry. In addition, she authors The State of Wealth Management Marketing, a thought leadership series highlighting the evolving strategies, technologies, and conversations shaping the next generation of marketing in the RIA space.

A respected voice in the industry, Michelle is frequently invited to speak at national conferences, participate in executive leadership panels, and join podcasts focused on AI, growth strategy, digital transformation, advisor enablement, and innovation in wealth management.

Michelle’s leadership has earned national recognition. She was named RIA Chief Marketing Officer of the Year at the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards and has been honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times as both a Top Woman in Business and a 40 Under 40 recipient.

She holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Nonprofit Social Business from Antioch University, Santa Barbara.

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