“Our mission has always been to guide clients through every market environment with clarity.” – BYAG
The Bellar-Yother Advisory Group (BYAG)of Stifel Financial Corp., based in Cookeville, TN, has been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list, which “spotlights approximately 6,150 top-performing wealth management teams. Teams were nominated by their firms then researched, interviewed, and assigned rankings within their respective states,” according to a release.
Rankings are based on the 12 months ending March 31 of the year before publication. This is the second consecutive year BYAG has been named to the list, but the group dates back to 1978.
The Bellar-Yother Advisory Group consists of financial advisers:
- Mike Yother
- Rick Bellar
- Trey Bellar
- Julie Yother
- Bailey Yother Throgmorton
“(BYAG) currently has more than $500 million in assets under management, the majority of which is managed on a discretionary basis,” according to a release by the company.
BYAG is located at 1420 Neal Street, Suite 203. For more information, call (931) 881-2100.
“We are honored to be recognized among the Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams for 2026,” said Ms. Throgmorton. “Our mission has always been to guide clients through every market environment with clarity, discipline and an unwavering commitment to their long-term goals. Having navigated decades of market cycles and periods of uncertainty, we remain dedicated to providing thoughtful, research-driven guidance that helps clients organize their financial lives and pursue their unique visions of the future.
The company wants to continue the mantra of its namesake.
“We take seriously the mantra of Herman Stifel – our company’s namesake – to ‘safeguard the money of others as if it were your own,’ and we strive to earn that trust every day. Stifel’s culture of integrity, collaboration and client-first service is what makes achievements like this possible. The firm’s deep resources, innovative platforms, and century-long legacy of stewardship provide us with the tools and environment to deliver meaningful, personalized wealth management. We are grateful to be part of a firm that empowers advisers to turn complexities into confident decision-making for the clients we serve.”
To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com.
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