CNBC Elite Advisor List 2026 BBR Partners has been named to CNBC’s inaugural 2026 Elite Advisors list. As described by CNBC, the list “recognizes 25 of the nation’s leading investment advisors serving ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices, selected for their expertise in advising clients with investable assets of $25 million or more.” CNBC […]
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Jun
THE FOCUS FACTOR: A SMARTER WAY TO GIVE By Stephanie M. Diamond, Director of Strategic Philanthropy at BBR Partners June 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________ For many of our donors and families, philanthropy is both deeply personal and increasingly complex. Giving spans multiple causes, vehicles (donor-advised funds, private foundations, trusts, LLCs), and a steady stream of requests from […]
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May
May
BBR IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY April 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________ As part of Impact@BBR, our firmwide initiative focused on creating meaningful community impact aligned with our purpose and firm values, we are proud to partner with Dominican University through our workforce preparedness initiative. Members of BBR Partners’ Chicago office, led by Deanna […]
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Apr
BBR IN THE WEEDS — BBR’S INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY: 25 YEARS AND LOOKING AHEAD Featuring Brett Barth, Robert Pierce, and Todd Whitenack April 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ BBR Partners has been navigating markets, volatile and calm, for over 25 years. Over time, tactics have evolved, but our core principles have remained unchanged. BBR Partners Co-founders Brett Barth and […]
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Apr
BBR’S EVAN ROTH FEATURED IN WEALTHMANAGEMENT.COM: AI’S ‘INVISIBLE EFFICIENCY’ IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT April 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________ BBR’s Co‑Founder and Co‑CEO Evan Roth was featured in WealthManagement.com’s latest RIA Edge 100 coverage, sharing his perspective on how AI is shaping the future of advisory work. Evan spoke to BBR’s intentionally low client‑to‑advisor ratio and why greater efficiency […]
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GAZELLE SUMME FEATURED IN THE VERDICT: ESTATE PLANNING THROUGH FILM EPISODE March 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Here’s an interesting premise: The Talented Mr. Ripley as an estate planning case study. That’s the idea of The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film, a podcast that unpacks trust, estate, and fiduciary issues through the lens of cinema. BBR’s Gazelle Summe, […]
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Feb
Feb
PRIVATE PLACEMENT LIFE INSURANCE (PPLI) – A SOPHISTICATED TOOL TO ENHANCE FAMILY WEALTH PLANNING By Michael D. Darosa, Director of Portfolio & Wealth Advisory at BBR Partners, and Steven R. Katz, Partner and Director of Portfolio & Wealth Advisory at BBR Partners February 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Wealthy families face a unique challenge: how to preserve and […]
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Apr
2026 RIA Edge 100: Strategic, Sustainable Growth BBR Partners has been named to WealthManagement.com’s 2026 RIA Edge 100, a list that spotlights RIAs demonstrating intentional expansion through operational excellence and talent investment. The list was created in recognition of a meaningful shift in how leading firms define success. As consolidation accelerates and client expectations rise, […]
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Jan
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR TAX RESIDENCY FROM NEW YORK by Tim Noonan, Partner at Hodgson Russ with Benjamin Metzger, Partner and Director of Portfolio & Wealth Advisory at BBR Partners January 2026 As interest in changing tax residency from New York continues to grow, we’ve partnered with attorney and […]
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Jan
BBR Partners Announces 2026 New Partners January 2026 We are pleased to announce the elevation of Brad Bernard, Jordan Karen, and Gillian Minardi, to Partner at BBR, effective January 1, 2026. Each embodies the values, purpose, and culture that have defined our firm for more than 25 years – the BBR difference. Brad joined BBR […]