《巴伦100强》、《金融时报400强》和《福布斯100强》(数据来源:Shook Research, LLC):排名基于顾问或其投资公司提供的数据. 而投资业绩并不是一个标准, the following factors are considered in all three; assets under management, 经验和监管记录. 具体的出版因素包括, 巴伦周刊——收入生产, quality of practice and client retention; Financial Times - industry certifications and online accessibility; and Forbes - revenue production and other factors.