The Caproasia list of top 10 largest multi-family offices in the world is based on assets as reported in the Form ADV as of December 31, 2019. This list excludes multi-family offices that are operated within banking groups or a subsidiary of banking groups. To be eligible for FA Magazine’s Top 50 RIAs and RIA Survey & Ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisors and file their own Form ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. Firms complete and submit a survey on their firm’s behalf and each is represented in the final survey ranking. The annual ranking is based on the previous year’s assets for discretionary and nondiscretionary assets reported on the Form ADV. Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2022 RIA survey is a ranking based on assets under management as of December 31, 2021 of independent RIA firms that file their own ADV with the SEC. FA’s RIA ranking orders firms from largest to smallest, based on AUM reported to FA by firms that voluntarily complete and submit FA’s survey by our deadline. FA makes a best effort to verify AUM by reviewing ADV forms. Firms must have at least $500 million in assets under management as of December 31, 2021 to be included in the print edition of Financial Advisor magazine’s 2022 RIA survey. The survey does not include Hybrid RIA firms, corporate RIA firms and investment advisor representatives. Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. did not pay to participate in this survey, but may purchase reprints. The InvestmentNews ranking is based on firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on the Form ADV to the SEC. In order to qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) latest ADV filing date is within the past 12 months, (2) total AUM is at least $100M, (3) does not have employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer, (4) provided investment advisory services to clients during the most recently completed fiscal year, (5) no more than 50% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies), (6) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans (but not the plan participants), (7) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to corporations or other businesses, (8) does not receive commissions, (9) provides financial planning services, (10) is not actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer (registered or unregistered), (11) is not actively engaged in business as a registered representative of a broker-dealer, (12) has neither a related person who is a broker-dealer/municipal securities dealer/government securities broker or dealer (registered or unregistered) nor one who is an insurance company or agency. Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. Did not pay to participate in this ranking. The rating may not be representative of a client’s experience and is not indicative of future performance.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is a professional designation offered by the CAIA Association. CAIA designation is the globally-recognized credential for professionals managing, analyzing, distributing or regulating alternative investments. Candidates must complete a course of study and pass two examinations. CAIA designees are required to maintain membership in the CAIA Association and adhere to professional and ethical standards. The Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation is a globally recognized, graduate-level risk management credential offered by PRMIA. The PRM program is a series of four certification exams, designed to measure the knowledge of professional risk managers and ensure they meet a specific performance standard in their profession.

The Certified Exit Planner™ (CExP™) is a designation awarded by the Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) to candidates who complete the required curriculum of nine training modules. The Exit Planning concepts covered benefit business-owner clients at all stages of ownership, from inception to ownership transfer. Once the curriculum has been completed, candidates must successfully pass an exam. The designation requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Chartered Financial Analysts® (CFA®) are licensed by the CFA® Institute to use the CFA® mark. CFA® certification requirements: hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or have equivalent education or work experience, successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA® Program, have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the investment decision-making process and fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor statements as part of each application; these are submitted online by your sponsors.

Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals are licensed by the CFP® Board to use the CFP® mark. CFP® certification requirements include: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, completion of the financial planning education requirements set by the CFP® Board (www.cfp.net), successful completion of the CFP® Certification Exam, comprised of two three-hour sessions, experience requirement: 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements, successfully pass the Candidate Fitness Standards and background check, agree annually to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct and complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

The Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments and Wealth Institute demonstrates certification in portfolio construction, focusing on asset allocation, due diligence, risk measurement, investment policy and performance measurement. Candidates for the program must complete an executive education program through an approved education provider and successfully complete the certification exam. CIMA designees are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years.

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified public accountants in the US who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements. Certification is administered by each state.

The Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional® (CRCP®) designation is awarded to compliance, legal or regulatory professionals who demonstrate knowledge of securities, laws and regulations. Candidates must complete two non-consecutive weeklong residential courses, followed by an exam at the end of each weeklong course. The CRCP® requires 12 hours of continuing education every three years.

PRM designation holders are required to submit 20 Continued Risk Learning (CRL) credits annually to maintain the PRM designation and remain a PRMIA sustaining member.

The Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation is awarded by the ABA institute of Certified Bankers who demonstrate their knowledge as a trust and financial advisor. Candidates must meet one of the three following requirements to be eligible: three years of wealth management experience plus ICB-approved training, five years of personal trust experience and a bachelor’s degree or 10 years of personal trust experience. Candidates are required to successfully complete a final certification examination. Candidates must complete 45 credits every three years (with a minimum of six hours in each of four knowledge areas) of continuing education.

The Certified Wealth Strategist® (CWS®) designation is awarded by the Cannon Financial Institute to candidates who demonstrate competency in the wealth management field and the issues that may face high net-worth clients. Candidates must have three years of experience in the financial services industry that must also include direct interaction with clients and a 4-year degree from an accredited school. Candidates must complete two training sessions, self-study on wealth management issues and a capstone project, followed by ten mastery exams. The CWS® is required to complete 33 hours of continuing education every two years. The Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation is awarded to professionals who address unique financial issues of divorce with data to help achieve equitable settlements. To obtain the designation, candidates must complete the course of study and successfully pass the examinations. The position requires 15 hours of divorce-related continuing education every two years.

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a graduate degree in law.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate level degree providing theoretical and practical training for business or investment management.

The Master of Science in Taxation (MST) program is a graduate degree program specifically designed for certified public accountants and other tax professionals in the areas of conceptual understanding and technical competence.

The Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) designation is awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to candidates who display their expertise in the field of financial planning. Candidates must be a member of the AICPA, hold an unrevoked CPA certificate issued by a state authority and have at least two years of teaching or business experience (3,000 hours equivalent) in personal financial planning within the five-year period preceding the data of the CPA/PFS application. Candidates must have 75 hours of personal financial planning education within the five-year period preceding the date of the PFS application and pass a final examination. The designation requires 60 hours of continuing education every three years.