V-Square Ranks in Top 10 on USA TODAY’s 2026 List of America’s Best Financial Advisory Firms

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--V-Square Quantitative Management LLC, a global wealth and investment manager, has again been recognized on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Best Financial Advisory Firms, ranking sixth out of 1,000 registered investment advisors (RIAs).

The ranking was developed in partnership with independent market research and data firm Statista. It evaluates financial advisory firms nationwide based on a rigorous selection process that considers the growth of the companies' assets under management (AUM) over the short and long term and recommendations received from clients and peers.

Founded in 2020 by Mamadou-Abou Sarr and Habib Moudachirou, V-Square is a Chicago-based, global asset and wealth manager that combines institutional rigor with speed and conviction. Leveraging a disciplined investment style and analytical approach, V-Square has developed an integrated platform serving institutional and wealth clients across a number of strategies and vehicles, from direct indexing to liquid alternatives. From 2022 to 2025, the firm experienced 96% compound annual growth in assets.

“We are honored to be recognized by USA TODAY for the second year in a row as one of the top financial advisory firms in the country,” said Sarr, Co-Founder and President. “We launched V-Square with the belief that markets reward a disciplined approach informed by research and innovation, and we strive to be at the apex of where precision meets agility. I am heartened that the industry recognizes this, and immensely proud of our team of passionate professionals and visionaries.”

About the Selection Process

The ranking is based on the growth of the companies’ assets under management (AUM) over the short and long term and the number of recommendations they received from clients and peers. Additionally, besides providing an overall ranking, USA TODAY and Statista included separate groupings based on the amount of assets RIAs oversee so readers can compare firms in similar size classes.

About USA TODAY/Statista

USA TODAY and Statista recognized the “Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026" in the U.S. The top 500 RIA firms were awarded based on an innovative logic consisting of two dimensions: A firm's development of Assets Under Management (AUM) and recommendations by financial advisors, clients, and industry professionals.

This year, besides providing an overall ranking, USA TODAY and Statista included separate groupings based on the number of assets RIAs oversee so readers can compare firms of similar size classes.

About V-Square Quantitative Management LLC (V-Square)
V-Square Quantitative Management is an independent, innovation-driven investment firm serving institutional and wealth clients. Founded by Mamadou-Abou Sarr, CIFD, and Habib Moudachirou, FRM, CIFD, NACD.DC, the firm combines deep quantitative research and portfolio management expertise with an agile operating model. V-Square employs a disciplined, research-driven approach, leveraging advanced data analysis to identify market inefficiencies and deliver tailored investment strategies. The firm offers investment capabilities across public equities, fixed income and alternatives, delivered through separately managed accounts and model portfolios, serving both taxable and tax-exempt investors. By integrating systematic insights with continuous innovation, V-Square aims to deliver differentiated outcomes and long-term value. For more information, please visit www.vsqm.com.

Awarded 4/15/26 based on surveys and development of assets under management for the five years ending January 2026.