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Rob Kantor was named to the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers, in 2016 and 2013. The list recognizes top financial advisers at traditional broker-dealer firms from across the U.S.  The Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors is an independent listing produced by the Financial Times (March, 2016). The FT 400 is based on data gathered from firms and verified by broker-dealer home offices, regulatory disclosures, and the FT’s research. The listing reflects each advisor’s performance in six primary areas, including assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, experience, credentials and accessibility as identified by the FT. Neither the brokerages nor the advisors pay a fee to The Financial Times in exchange for inclusion in the FT 400.

Brett Bernstein, CFP^® and Rob Kantor, ARPC, were selected as 2015 Washington D.C.  Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors.  Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list.

XML Financial Group made the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the fourth consecutive year. This award is based on several factors, including revenue growth as well as internal employee growth.

XML was recognized as one of the National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices (NABCP) Premier Advisors for 2014. NABCAP is an unaffiliated, nonprofit organization created to identify top practitioners and through the process help reform the public’s perception of the industry and its professional membership. Advisors are invited and/or nominated to participate by submitting an online questionnaire. The multi-step verification process utilizes independent resources to assess the accuracy and truthfulness of the information submitted by participating advisory practices. NABCAP attempts to identify top advisors regardless of size, firm or affiliation.

Brett Bernstein, CFP ^®, attended the Opening Bell Ringing Ceremony at NASDAQ Stock Market in New York City’s Time Square on July 30, 2012. The event was hosted by LPL Financial.
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Brett Bernstein, CFP©, was named one of the Top Board Presidents of the Year by BoardRoom magazine. Brett serves as President of the Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. BoardRoom magazine annually recognizes the world’s top private club presidents, as Private Club Presidents of the Year, for their outstanding work, their understanding of the industry, and role and responsibilities of the club’s board of directors. (January 31, 2012)

XML Financial Group was named as one of Washington’s Premier Wealth Advisors in the Washington Business Journal. The list of companies was selected by NABCAP an independent, non-profit that seeks to identify top practitioners, using an objective questionnaire assessing 20 categories of practice management. September, 2011

Rob Kantor was awarded Top 100 Independent Advisors in America by Registered Rep. based on advisory and brokerage assets under management in 2010, 2009, 2008 (August issue). Registered Rep rankings are based on assets under management.

Rob Kantor were featured in an article titled, “The Entrepreneur Equation,” in November 2006.