Four advisors honored among the industry’s top emerging talent on second annual list
Steward Partners, an employee-owned independent financial services firm specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions, announces that four of its advisors have been named to InvestmentNews’ Rising Stars list. The second annual list highlights the next generation of talent shaping the future of financial advice.
“Earning a place on the InvestmentNews Rising Stars list is a remarkable achievement, and we’re proud to see four of our advisors recognized for their leadership and impact,” said Jeff Gonyo, Head of Wealth Management at Steward Partners. “Their success reflects their individual drive and commitment to clients. Steward Partners’ broader mission is to cultivate and empower the next generation of advisory leaders by creating an environment where emerging talent can thrive and innovate.”
The InvestmentNews Rising Stars list, launched in 2024, celebrates the next generation of talent shaping the future of financial advice. Eligible nominees must be 40 or younger as of October 1, 2025, and work in a role that touches, influences, or supports the financial advice and wealth-management profession in the U.S. Honorees are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to building a career in the industry and their passion for elevating the profession. The Rising Stars list spotlights emerging leaders whose vision, dedication, and impact are helping set the course for the industry’s future.
Steward Partners’ advisors being honored by InvestmentNews are:
- Taryn Bertetto, CFP®—Vice President, Wealth Manager, Austin, TX
- Kyle Blackwell, CFP®, AAMS®—Managing Director, Financial Advisor, Clemson, SC
- Zach McCown CFP®, CRPC®, AAMS®—Senior Vice President, Wealth Manager, San Antonio, TX
- Courtney Shrewsberry, ChFC®—Vice President, Wealth Manager, Naples, FL
For the full class list of InvestmentNews’ Rising Stars 2025 honorees, visit https://www.investmentnews.com/best-in-wealth/best-wealth-managers-advisors-under-40-in-the-usa-rising-stars/262429.
Since its launch in 2013, Steward Partners has solidified its place as one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential RIA firms. The firm was recently recognized with a #9 ranking on the 2025 Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, up from its #18 ranking in 2024. Additionally, the firm earned a spot on AdvisorHub‘s RIA Firms to Watch list and the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies for the fifth time. Additionally, the firm was recently listed 28th on Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Top RIA and RIA Discretionary and Non-Discretionary AUM Rankings and was named a 2025 Excellence Awardee for InvestmentNews‘ Thrivent Employer of Choice, as well as recognized on Washington Business Journal‘s 2025 Best Places to Work List and USA TODAY‘s Best Financial Advisory Firms 2025 list. Furthermore, in 2025, several Steward Partners advisors and teams were honored on Forbes | SHOOK’s 2025 Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, and Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams lists, underscoring the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes through collaborative, team-based service. Additionally, many advisors earned a spot on InvestmentNews‘ Top Financial Advisors in the USA list. These achievements reflect Steward Partners’ continued momentum, client-first culture, and dedication to excellence in wealth management.
