Barron's

The weekly authoritative source for financial market analyses and insight ranks the country's top advisors and brokers.

• Ranked No. 2 on list of "Top 100 Independent Advisors" -- 2007
• Ranked No. 27 on list of "Top 100 Financial Advisors" -- 2007
• Ranked No. 15 on list of "Top 100 Financial Advisors" -- 2006
• Ranked No. 14 on list of "The Best 100 Brokers" -- 2005
• Ranked No. 6 on list of "America's 100 Top Brokers" -- 2004

Inc.

The national magazine for and about entrepreneurs ranks America's fastest - growing private companies in its annual Inc. 500.

• Ranked No. 1 in the field, No. 142 overall -- 1997
• Ranked No. 1 in the field, No. 102 overall -- 1996
• Ranked No. 1 in the field, No. 69 overall -- 1995

Registered Rep

The monthly industry magazine honors the country's leading financial advisors and stockbrokers.

• Listed as one of "America's Top 50 Advisors" -- 2004

Research magazine

One of the industry's leading publications for financial advisors since 1978.

• Inducted into the magazine's "Financial Advisor Hall of Fame" -- 2004
• Ranked No. 4 in "The Winner's Circle of Top Ranked Advisor Teams" -- 2004
• Named No. 1 Advisor in the Nation for "Focus on the Individual Client" -- 2003

Wealth Manager magazine (formerly Bloomberg Wealth Manager)

The magazine lists the country's largest independent financial planning and investment management firms each year -- and Edelman Financial Services is consistently mentioned.

• 11th largest by assets under management -- 2007
• 11th largest by assets under management -- 2004
• 6th largest by assets under management -- 2003
• 5th largest by assets under management -- 2001

Ernest & Young LLP

The professional services firm annually taps extraordinary regional and national entrepreneurs.

• Named Greater Washington Entrepreneur of the Year -- 2001
• Named Finalist for Washington Entrepreneur of the Year -- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce

The Fairfax Chamber recognizes outstanding businesses across the community each year.

• Service Business of the Year -- 1994

Times Community newspapers

Readers of the weekly papers write-in for the best service provider in their area.

• Awarded the "Best of Fairfax Award" as the preferred financial planner in Fairfax County -- 2006

United States Chamber of Commerce

Each year, the U.S. Chamber recognizes entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide for succeeding in the face of serious challenges and adversity.

• State Winner (VA) of the Blue Chip Enterprise Award -- 2000

Virginia Business

The magazine for and about the Virginia's business community chooses the best financial advisors across the state every year.

• Ranked No. 1 Retail Advisor in "Virginia's Winner's Circle of Top Financial Advisers" -- 2006
• Ranked No. 1 Retail Advisor in "Virginia's Top Financial Advisers" -- 2005

Washington Business Journal

The DC metro-area weekly newspaper ranks local financial services and providers.

• Ranked No. 12 on list of Financial Asset Managers; No. 1 in number of accounts -- 2005
• Made the "40 under 40" listing of DC area's 40 most successful entrepreneurs under age 40 -- 1996

Washington Families

The magazine for DC area parents regularly reviews family - friendly products, services and resources.

• "Best for Families Reader's Choice Awards" -- 2006

Washingtonian

Washington's leading city magazine ranks area professionals of all kinds - recognizing Ric and Edelman Financial Services three times.

• Named one of the area's "Great Places to Work" -- 2003, 2005
• Named one of the "Top Financial Experts" in the Washington D.C. area -- 1994

Royal Alliance Associates

• Award of Excellence -- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
• New Colleague of the Year Award of Excellence -- 1997

AIG SunAmerica

• Leaders Circle -- 2001

World Invest Corporation

• Financial Planning Firm of the Year -- 1991, 1992, 1993
• Financial Planner of the Year -- 1990, 1991, 1992
• Mutual Fund Advisor of the Year -- 1991

Ticker magazine

• Ace Adviser -- 1998