The Dala Group Named to Newsweek’s America’s Top Financial Advisory Firms 2026

Written By Mike Heatwole, CFP®, AWMA®

NEWS RELEASE

The Dala Group
November 24, 2025

Hoffman Estates, IL — November 24, 2025 — The Dala Group, a fiduciary wealth management firm, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Top Financial Advisory Firms 2026* by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

“Newsweek is proud to partner with Plant-A Insights for the second year to bring you America’s Top Financial Advisory Firms 2026, highlighting 1,000 companies across the country to help you achieve your financial goals. We hope that this ranking helps you find a firm that will help you meet your financial goals, no matter your income, stage of life or savings goals.”
– Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that were pulled from a shortlist of financial planning firms, evaluating them on asset performance, client performance, adviser expertise, client ratio, breadth of service offerings, and conflicts of interest.

“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Top Financial Advisory Firms. Our team shows up every day with a deep commitment to serving our clients with integrity, expertise, and collaboration. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and our mission to help them retire confidently and live the life they’ve worked so hard to build.”

– Mike Heatwole, Founder and CEO, The Dala Group

About The Dala Group

The Dala Group is an independently owned, SEC-registered Investment Advisor specializing in retirement planning. We are committed to delivering relationship-driven service paired with deep technical expertise, and to helping clients live financially secure and fulfilling lives.

Media Contact:
Mike Heatwole
Email: team@thedalagroup.com
Phone: 847-485-0248

Mike Heatwole, CFP®, AWMA®

Mike Heatwole is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the founder and CEO of The Dala Group. He built the firm with a focus on helping families achieve their lifestyle and legacy goals through comprehensive wealth management and strategic financial planning.