Osaic’s Philip Blancato Named Chief Investment Officer of the Year at 2025 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards

Award honors Osaic Chief Market Strategist and Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management’s President & CEO for his innovative investment leadership and contributions to advancing excellence in the industry

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that Philip Blancato, the firm’s Chief Market Strategist and the President and CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, has been named Chief Investment Officer of the Year at the 2025 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards ceremony.

The Luminaries Awards recognize individuals and firms whose leadership, innovation and vision impact the financial services industry. Blancato was selected for his disciplined investment approach, his influential macroeconomic insights and his long-standing commitment to guiding advisors in improving performance through thoughtful portfolio construction and risk management.

“We are incredibly proud of Phil and this well-deserved recognition,” said Jamie Price, president and CEO of Osaic. “Phil brings unmatched experience, clarity and conviction to our investment philosophy. His insight empowers our advisors and reinforces Osaic’s mission to support holistic, long-term financial success.”

Blancato is a 35-year investment veteran known for his ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable guidance for financial professionals and investors. Through his leadership at Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management and his role as Osaic’s Chief Market Strategist, he oversees a suite of investment programs that support thousands of advisors nationwide.

“I’m honored to be recognized among a group of such exceptional industry leaders,” Blancato said. “This award reflects the strength of our entire team and our shared dedication to delivering consistent, digestible research that drives reliable investment solutions.”

To learn more about Osaic, please visit Osaic.com.

The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards are administered by ThinkAdvisor. Third-party rankings and recognition are not indicative of future investment performance. View award disclosures at https://assets.osaic.com/m/7488f211180fe5a9/original/ThinkAdvisor-Luminaries-Disclosures.pdf.

About Osaic:

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, is one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, supporting approximately 11,000 financial professionals. Osaic’s mission is to create leading wealth management solutions that enhance lives and legacies. Visit www.osaic.com to learn more.

Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Osaic Institutions, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Osaic Services, Inc. and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., broker-dealers and members of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. and CW Advisors, LLC., registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc. are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.