Celebrating Exemplary Leadership, Groundbreaking Innovation and Outstanding Community Impact

A Unique Program Recognizing Firms and Individuals in Financial Services for Excellence Beyond Traditional Metrics

Fontainebleau / Las Vegas, NV
December 11-12, 2024

Welcome to the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards, where we celebrate the trailblazers redefining excellence in financial services. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious program recognizes the visionary firms and individuals driving innovation and making a transformative impact on both the industry and the profession.

Introducing the 2024 Finalists!
Finalists will be honored, and winners will be announced, on December 11th at the spectacular new Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Nominations Accepted
May 7 - July 24, 2024
For the Luminaries entry process, candidates may be nominated in various award categories across the financial services industry.






 

Finalists Announced
September 9, 2024
Profiles, news and other features about Luminaries' Finalists will appear regularly on ThinkAdvisor and will be promoted through our Luminaries-branded newsletter and other newsletters from September 2024 through September 2025.

 

Awards Ceremony
December 11, 2024
A panel of independent judges made up of distinguished industry professionals will determine the winners, who will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 11.



 

Event Agenda
December 11, 2024
  • Networking Cocktail Reception
  • Awards Dinner and Presentations
December 12, 2024
  • Networking Brunch
  • Concurrent Roundtable Sessions

About the Awards Categories

In 2024, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards are expanding their scope to include more categories across a broader group of segemtns, providing even greater opportunities to showcase your extraordinary contributions in these areas:

For Firms

For Individuals

  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Excellence in Marketing / PR Awards
  • Industry Disruption
  • Innovation
  • Thought Leadership & Education
  • Executive Leader of the Year
  • Luminaries With a Heart
  • Next-Gen Rising Stars
  • RIA M&A Leader of the Year
  • Thought Leader of the Year

More You Should Know

For the Luminaries Entry Process, candidates may be nominated in various award categories across the financial services industry. Submitters may nominate an individual or firm for as many categories as they like; however, each submission must be unique to that particular category.

A Panel of Independent Judges made up of distinguished industry professionals will determine the winners, who will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 11.

Profiles, News and Other Features about Luminaries' Finalists will appear regularly on ThinkAdvisor and will be promoted through our Luminaries-branded newsletter and other newsletters from September 2024 through September 2025.

To Stay Up-to-Date with the 2024 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards program and to learn more about those driving the industry to new heights, we invite you to sign up for our Luminaries Newsletter.

For inquiries regarding this series, please contact Janet Levaux, [email protected] or [email protected].

Marketing Advantages for Participating

Illuminate Your Achievements
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More Opportunities to Showcase Your Firm's Excellence
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Celebrate Your Outstanding Achievers
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Elevate Your Profile With Financial Services Professionals
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Be Part of Something Bigger
With a rigorous selection process and an unwavering commitment to genuine excellence, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards are not just accolades... More

Opportunity to Attend the Luminaries Awards Gala
The awards gala will feature an evening cocktail reception, red carpet photos, awards dinner, daytime panel.... More

Complimentary Benefits For Finalists

  • Finalist logo for use in your PR campaigns and marketing communications programs 
  • Finalist recognition on the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards Hub displaying the latest awards details and developments
  • Description of your finalist initiative on the ThinkAdvisor website frequented by 425,000 average monthly visitors
  • Coverage of your finalist initiative in a dedicated Luminaries Awards newsletter distributed to ThinkAdvisor’s leading audience of financial advisors and planners

2023 Award Winners