AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Named to InvestmentNews’ 2026 Best Places to Work

Honoring a culture built on innovation and continuous learning

LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlphaCore Wealth Advisory (AlphaCore), an independent registered investment advisory firm, has been named to InvestmentNews’ 2026 Best Places to Work ranking.

In an era when the meaning of work is too often reduced to output alone, AlphaCore Wealth Advisory offers a thoughtful counterbalance where culture is not a slogan or a passing ideal. It is a discipline, lived and upheld in the way the firm operates.

This belief is brought to life through the AlphaCore Academy, where both new and experienced advisors can participate in ongoing development opportunities. Through thoughtfully tailored learning paths, the Academy aims to enhance technical knowledge while strengthening sales and relationship management skills, helping advisors continue to grow throughout their careers.

“Strong organizations are built when people understand both the why and how behind the work,” said Brian Habas, Chief Operating Officer. “Our commitment to learning, collaboration, and community engagement is what allows our people to grow, not just as professionals, but as individuals.”

That same philosophy extends beyond formal training. The firm’s internship program entrusts students with real responsibility, inviting fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking.

AlphaCore’s Founder and CEO, Dick Pfister, remains grounded in the belief that meaningful relationships and the human touch behind them are essential to how the firm engages and builds trust. Within the broader community, AlphaCore brings this philosophy to life through its events such as ‘Under the Microscope’, which brings together investors, researchers, and innovators shaping San Diego’s life sciences ecosystem, and its flagship event, ‘AlphaCore Wealth Summit’.

Through partnerships with local nonprofits and ongoing support for organizations such as Voices for Children in San Diego and the University of San Diego Toreros golf team, AlphaCore seeks to continue to contribute meaningfully to the community.

At AlphaCore, human connection is not an aspirational ideal. It is a daily practice. Monthly town halls offer more than updates. They create space for dialogue where ideas circulate freely and contributions are recognized through peer-to-peer ‘kudos’. The firm brings together colleagues from across the country for in-person gatherings that strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, and reinforce a shared sense of direction.

“Culture is ultimately the result of the principles people share,” said Dick Pfister. “When you bring together thoughtful individuals, encourage independent thinking, and invest in their growth, you create something that lasts.”

In the end, what defines AlphaCore is not simply what it does, but how and why it does it. In that distinction lies the quiet power of a place where work is driven by purpose.

About AlphaCore Wealth Advisory

AlphaCore Wealth Advisory is an independent, nationally recognized wealth advisory firm dedicated to helping clients build, preserve, and protect their wealth. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, with offices nationwide, AlphaCore takes a comprehensive approach to wealth planning and strives to deliver sophisticated investment management services by providing access to both traditional and alternative investments. Supported by in-house research, operational resources, and modern technology, AlphaCore advisors place clients’ goals at the center of every financial plan.

Learn more at www.alphacore.com.

Methodology

The 2026 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors award issued by InvestmentNews on 3/24/26 for the 2026 year. No fee was paid for the nomination or receipt of the award.

To find and recognize the Best Places to Work, InvestmentNews invited organizations to participate by filling out a questionnaire, which asked companies to outline their workplace policies, benefits, and cultural practices. Next, employees from the companies were invited to complete an anonymous workplace satisfaction survey administered independently. Only organizations that met the required employee response threshold – based on total company size – advanced to the scoring stage. Organizations that achieved an 80 percent or higher average satisfaction rating from employees were recognized as 2026 Best Places to Work honorees. For more information about the methodology, click here. This award does not evaluate the advisory services offered by participating firms and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of investment results or client outcomes.