Founded on a handshake 50 years ago, MAI’s mission is to fulfill each client’s financial needs in the most personal, professional, and comprehensive way possible, and to provide each client with an individualized game plan for life.
$75B
Client Assets (AUA)
40%
Compound Annual
Growth Rate*
700+
Professionals & Staff
Mergers & Acquisitions
As a nationally recognized RIA headquartered in Cleveland, MAI offers advisors a scaled operating and investment platform for continued strong growth and successful partnerships.
Leadership
Leadership
“MAI helps advisors plan their succession by ensuring clients are cared for after the advisor’s departure. We provide capital, but more importantly, we offer scaled resources, a fiduciary culture and a focus on client relationships.”
– Rick Buoncore, Executive Chairman and
Jim Kacic, Chief Operating Officer
Core Client Offerings
Financial and Retirement Planning
Thorough understanding of a client’s financial situation and priorities with ongoing monitoring
Investments
An open architecture offering with in-house fixed income and proprietary alternative strategies
Family Office
Simplifying and streamlining tasks for UHNW clients including bill pay and financial advice
Locations
Accolades
Forbes
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Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Ohio
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Florida
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Missouri
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: California
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Connecticut
2026, 2025, 2024 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Virginia
2026, 2025 -
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: New York
2026 -
Best-In-State Top Women Wealth Advisors: Missouri
2026, 2024, 2023 -
Best-In-State Top Women Wealth Advisors: Ohio
2026 -
Best-In-State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor: New York
2024, 2023 -
Best-In-State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor: California
2024, 2021 -
America's Top Wealth Advisors
2026, 2019, 2018 -
America's Top RIA Firms
2024, 2023
Barron's
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Top Independent Advisors
2024 -
Top 100 RIA Firms
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 -
Top Advisor Rankings by State: Ohio
2026, 2025, 2021, 2018 -
Top Advisor Rankings by State: Connecticut
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Top Advisor Rankings by State: California
2026 -
Top 100 Women Advisors
2025
Citywire
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50 Growers Across America
2024, 2023, 2022
Financial Advisor
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RIA Survey and Ranking
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 -
Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms
2025, 2023, 2022, 2020
USA Today
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Best Financial Advisory Firms
2024
Markets Group
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2026 Elite Private Wealth CIOs
2026
WealthManagement.com
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M&A Leader of the Year, Jim Kacic (Finalist)
2023 -
RIA Edge 100
2023
Beyond Exclamation
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Top 10 Outstanding HR Executives to Watch - Lesa Evans
2023
Crain's Cleveland Business
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Largest Investment Advisers
2021 -
40 Under Forty
2020 -
Top Money Managers
2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Investopedia
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100 Top Financial Advisors
2023
Smart Business
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Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service
2022, 2021, 2020 -
Kent Clapp CEO Leadership Award: Rick Buoncore
2022 -
Northeast Ohio Smart 50
2017
News & Press
June 9, 2026
Get In Touch
Shannon Westhead
Director
shannon.westhead@wealthpcg.com
Phone
561-838-7233
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