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Principle Wealth Partners LLC ("PWP") is a Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"), located in the State of Connecticut. PWP provides investment advisory and related services for clients nationally. PWP will maintain all applicable registration and licenses as required by the various states in which PWP conducts business, as applicable. PWP renders individualized responses to persons in a particular state only after complying with all regulatory requirements, or pursuant to an applicable state exemption or exclusion.

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PWP reserves the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms at any time for any reason. We suggest that you review these Terms periodically for changes. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting. You acknowledge that by accessing our Website after we have posted changes to these Terms, you are agreeing to these Terms as modified.

These Terms were last updated on October 30, 2023.

Risk Disclosure

Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable.

Asset allocation may be used in an effort to manage risk and enhance returns. It does not, however, guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Performance of the asset allocation strategies depends on the underlying investments.

This website is intended to provide general information about PWP and its services. It is not intended to offer or deliver investment advice in any way. Information regarding investment services are provided solely to gain an understanding of our investment philosophy, our strategies and to be able to contact us for further information.

Market data, articles and other content on this website are based on generally available information and are believed to be reliable. PWP does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this website. The information is of a general nature and should not be construed as investment advice.

Please remember that it remains your responsibility to advise PWP, in writing, if there are any changes in your personal/financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising our previous recommendations and/or services, if you would like to impose, add, or to modify any reasonable restrictions to our investment advisory services.

PWP will provide all prospective clients with a copy of our current Form ADV, Part 2A ("Disclosure Brochure") and the Brochure Supplement for each advisory person supporting a particular client. You may obtain a copy of these disclosures on the SEC website at http://adviserinfo.sec.gov or you may Contact Us to request a free copy via .pdf or hardcopy.

Forbes 2024 Top RIA Firms – 2024

Source: SHOOK ® Research, LLC – October 2024 – Data as of 12/31/23. America’s Top Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm of qualitative criteria including: a measure of best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including revenue trends and assets under management of their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receive compensation in exchange for its Registered Investment Advisor Firm placements or rankings, which are determined independently (see methodology above). Participation in this directory is limited to ranked firms; once placed on a ranking, firms may choose to pay fees to Forbes and Shook for premium listing features as indicated by highlighted names. Principle Wealth Partners has not paid SHOOK Research, LLC to be included on this list, however, Principle Wealth Partners has paid for the use of the award logo on various media. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor or firm and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Investors must carefully choose the right advisor or firm for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com, SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. Principle Wealth Partners and SHOOK Research, LLC are not affiliated.

Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors - 2024

Source: Forbes Best-In-State: The 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 ranking of the Forbes’ Best–in–State Wealth Advisors1 list was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in–person and telephone due–diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively and on a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria (including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms). Overall, approximately 18.9 percent of candidates were recognized. The full methodology2 that Forbes developed in partnership with SHOOK Research is available at www.forbes.com. 1This recognition and the due–diligence process conducted are not indicative of the advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. Winners are organized and ranked by state. Some states may have more advisors than others. You are encouraged to conduct your own research to determine if the advisor is right for you. 2Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. SHOOK does not receive a fee in exchange for rankings. Methodology: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2023/04/04/methodology-americas-top-wealth-advisors-2023/.

Forbes Best in State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors – 2024

Source: SHOOK ® Research, LLC – February 2024 – 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking were developed by SHOOK Research and are based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: experience in the industry (at least 1 year at current firm), acceptable compliance records, assets under management, best practices, and a recommendation from their firm.  Over 44,000 nominations were received, with over 23,000 advisors submitting an online survey to be included within the Forbes Best In State ranks.  Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receive compensation in exchange for its placement or rankings and recognition.  However, the Advisor does pay a fee for the usage of the award’s ribbon in various allowed media and advertisements.  Principle Wealth Partners is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, it is not a statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision, and it does not constitute a recommendation. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com, SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. 

Forbes Best in State Top Women Wealth Advisors – 2025

Source: SHOOK ® Research, LLC – February 2025 – Data as of 9/30/24. America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: experience in the industry (at least 1 year at current firm), acceptable compliance records, assets under management, best practices, and a recommendation from their firm.  Over 11,445 nominations were received for this award. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receive compensation in exchange for its Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State placements or rankings, which are determined independently. Participation in this directory is limited to ranked advisors; once placed on a ranking, advisors may choose to pay fees to Forbes and Shook for premium listing features as indicated by highlighted names. Neither Principle Wealth Partners, LLC nor its advisors have paid SHOOK Research, LLC to be included on this list, however, Principle Wealth Partners and its advisors have paid for the use of the award logo on various media.  SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor or firm and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Investors must carefully choose the right advisor or firm for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com, SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.  Principle Wealth Partners and SHOOK Research, LLC are not affiliated. 

Barron's Top 100 Independent Advisors - 2024

Source: Barron's “Top 100 Independent Advisors,” September, 2024. Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria provided by a 100+ question survey and verified through regulatory data, which provide a ranking framework. Advisors must pass a prequalification process that aims to determine experience and sophistication before verification of data with regulatory databases before an internal rankings formula is applied. This formula consists of 3 major categories with multiple subcategories within each. Also considered is a wide range of qualitative factors, including but not limited to experience, advanced degrees and industry designations, the size, shape and diversity of their teams, compliance records, and charitable and philanthropic work. Because individual client portfolio performance varies and is typically unaudited, this rating focuses on customer satisfaction and quality of advice. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects a sample of all of the experiences of the Financial Advisor’s clients. The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s past or future performance. Neither Principle Wealth Partners nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to Barron's in exchange for the rating, however Principle Wealth Partners does pay to use the award ribbon for marketing materials. Principle Wealth Partners is not affiliated with Barron’s or Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All of the information provided has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and does not constitute a recommendation. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

Barron’s Top 1200 - 2025

Source: Barron's “Top 100 1,200 Financial Advisors,” March, 2025. Barron’s “Top 1,200  Financial Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria provided by survey of more than 100 questions and verified through regulatory data, which provide a ranking framework.  Additional criteria reviewed include experience, acceptable compliance records, formal succession plans, high client retention, advanced degrees and industry designations, the size and shape of their teams, and philanthropic work. Because individual client portfolio performance varies and is typically unaudited, this rating focuses on customer satisfaction and quality of advice.  The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects a sample of all of the experiences of the Financial Advisor’s clients. The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s past or future performance.  Neither Principle Wealth Partners nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to Barron's in exchange for the rating, however Principle Wealth Partners does pay to use the award ribbon for marketing materials. Principle Wealth Partners is not affiliated with Barron’s or Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All of the information provided has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and does not constitute a recommendation. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

 Citywire – Fastest Growing RIAs - 2022

CityWire RIA, July 2022 Methodology: This report is based on the most recent Form ADV data reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission at the time of publication, as helpfully gathered by a data partner, Discovery Data. Only firms that manage more than $100m were considered, and which aren’t affiliated on a firm level with a broker-dealer or other institution (though a firm’s employees may be dually registered). Since we wanted to make sure we were only considering financial planning-oriented RIAs and not money managers, we excluded firms that don’t report having many financial planning clients. And, in the spirit of fostering apples-to-apples comparisons, we also generally excluded those where the bulk of assets were non-discretionary. We’ve also endeavored to remove RIAs whose assets under management aren’t truly ‘theirs”, so we did our best to strike companies that are primarily back-end service providers, operating under brand names that are likely unknown to the retail clients being served. Then we looked at percentage growth in AUM and percentage growth in employees over the last three years, summed those numbers, and came up with our ‘growth score.’ If a firm grew AUM by $100m over the past three years, it got a leg up in the rankings. From there it was simple to select the winner in each state, and then the runners-up if there were any. After doing all this, we reached out to some of the firms to learn more. The RIAs in this supplement did not ask to be here. There was no way to compensate to be considered or to be named. For that matter, they could not do anything to not be named. The mention of a RIA is not at all an endorsement of its services or its business.

FA Magazine America’s Top RIAs - 2022

Source: FA Magazine, July 2022 FA's RIA survey is a ranking based on assets under management at year end 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 us by firms that voluntarily complete and submit FA's survey by our deadline. We do our best to verify AUM by reviewing ADV forms. To be eligible for the ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisors and file their own ADV statement with the SEC and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. 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. Firms with under $500 million will be included in FA's expanded 2022 online RIA survey. Hybrid RIA firms, corporate RIA firms and investment advisor representatives (IARs) are not eligible for this survey. No fee was paid by either Financial Advisor magazine or Principle Wealth Partners for inclusion on this list, however, a fee was paid for the use of the award logo in marketing materials. Principle Wealth Partners and Financial Advisor magazine are not affiliated.

Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments (“Fidelity”) is an independent company unaffiliated with Principle Wealth Partners LLC. Fidelity is a service provider to Principle Wealth Partners LLC. Fidelity is a registered service mark of FMR LLC. Fidelity Investments® provides clearing, custody, or other brokerage services through National Financial Services LLC or Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Members NYSE, SIPC. 1074375.1.0