JNBA® Financial Advisors Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown has been named to the 2026 list of the Top 100 Independent Advisors in the United States. This marks Richard’s 12th consecutive year on the list. He placed 29th this year, his highest position to date, landing JNBA as the top Minnesota firm on the list.

The honor continues a longstanding history of recognition for Richard and the JNBA Team. In March 2026, they were recognized for the 17th consecutive year on Barron’s list of the Top 1,500 Financial Advisors across the country.

“It is an incredible honor for Richard to once again be recognized,” said JNBA President Kim Brown. “He brings decades of experience, strong leadership and dedication to JNBA and to the clients we serve. This recognition is a wonderful reflection of that work, as well as the team we’ve built and the trust our clients place in us.”

With trust as the foundation and more than 45 years of experience, the JNBA team focuses on understanding what matters to each client, the goals they’re working toward and the challenges they face. With Richards leadership that work will continue for generations to come.

Barron’s is a leading source of financial news and analysis for investors and industry professionals. According to Barron’s, its advisor rankings are intended to spotlight the nation’s best financial advisors. The rankings can be found in the September 14, 2026, issue of Barron’s Magazine and on Barrons.com.

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Minneapolis-based JNBA Financial Advisors is an independent fee-only wealth management firm driven to help guide people through life’s most important decisions through an advice driven by advocacy® approach. As a fiduciary, their team delivers customized planning strategies and solutions to maximize clients’ resources through financial life planning and investment management. The 47-year-old firm’s advisory structure leverages a team approach, reviewing client portfolios every ten business days and driving the planning process, including strategy development and implementation with estate, tax, and risk professionals as appropriate. For more information, visit jnba.com.

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As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2025 award was published in the March 10, 2025 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2024 award was published in the March 11, 2024 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2023 award was published in the March 13, 2023 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2022 award was published in the March 14, 2022 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2021 award was published in the March 15, 2021 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2020 award was published in the March 16, 2020 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2019 award was published in the March 11, 2019 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2018 award was published in the March 12, 2018 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2017 award was published in the March 6, 2017 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2016 award was published in the March 7, 2016 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2015 award was published in the February 23, 2015 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, the 2014 award was published in the February 24, 2014 issue. JNBA did not pay a fee to be included in the above rankings, although a fee was paid for marketing materials. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2013 award was published in the February 18, 2013 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2012 award was published in the February 20, 2012 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2011 award was published in the February 21, 2011 issue. As it pertains to the Barron’s Magazine Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, the 2010 award was published in the February 22, 2010 issue. JNBA did not pay a fee to be included in any of the above rankings, although a fee was paid for marketing materials. Please Note: Limitations: Neither rankings nor recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that the client will experience a certain level of results if the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A fee was not paid by either the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm to receive the ranking. The ranking is based upon specific criteria and methodology (see ranking criteria/methodology). No ranking or recognition should be construed as an endorsement by any past or current client of the investment professional or the investment professional’s firm. ANY QUESTIONS: JNBA’s Chief Compliance Officer remains available to address any questions regarding rankings and/or recognitions, including the criteria used for any reflected ranking. JNBA® is a registered trademark of JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC.

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