The Dala Group Named “Best of BusinessRate 2026,” Ranking #1 Among Financial Planners in Hoffman Estates
NEWS RELEASE
The Dala Group
July 20, 2026
Hoffman Estates, IL — July 2026 — The Dala Group, a fiduciary wealth management firm specializing in retirement planning, announced today that it has been named a Best of BusinessRate 2026 award recipient, ranking #1 among financial planners in Hoffman Estates. This recognition is based on BusinessRate’s comprehensive analysis of Google reviews, which evaluates long-term client satisfaction, recent review activity, and overall review quality.
BusinessRate is a review analytics platform that goes beyond simple star ratings by measuring historical performance, recent momentum, and review consistency to reflect a more complete picture of real client experience. Using this methodology, The Dala Group earned top marks across review metrics, placing the firm number one among financial planners in Hoffman Estates for 2026.
“Receiving the Best of BusinessRate 2026 award is an incredible honor because it reflects something we value above all else: our clients’ confidence and trust,” said Mike Heatwole, Founder and CEO of The Dala Group. “We don’t take that trust for granted. Every relationship is built one conversation, one recommendation, and one commitment at a time. We’re grateful to every client who has shared their experience, and this recognition motivates us to continue delivering the level of service and guidance they deserve”.
The Best of BusinessRate recognition is awarded to businesses that demonstrate exceptional performance across multiple review factors, including long-term review history, recent feedback trends, and review quality. The Dala Group’s results reflect strong historical performance and continued positive momentum in recent client reviews.
“This award is a reflection of the people we have the privilege to serve,” Mike Heatwole added. “Their feedback not only helps us continue to improve, but it also gives others the confidence to take an important step toward securing their financial future.”
About The Dala Group
The Dala Group is an independently owned, SEC-registered investment advisor specializing in retirement planning. The firm is committed to relationship-driven service, technical expertise, and helping clients live financially secure and fulfilling lives.
Media Contact:
Mike Heatwole
Email: team@thedalagroup.com
Phone: 847-485-0248
The BusinessRate Score is a comprehensive 0-300 performance metric that analyzes the firms’ business performance against local competitors using advanced Google review data, combining recent performance (90 days), historical reviews, and review quality. All review data comes directly from Google Maps and Google My Business. BusinessRate analyzes publicly available information to calculate scores and provide insights, ensuring accuracy and reliability. No compensation was made by the firm to be eligible for this award. The firm received this award in May 2026.
