Top 100 RIAs by Active ETF AUM - 2026

Actively managed ETFs are reshaping how Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) build portfolios, and adoption is accelerating. FINTRX’s Top 100 RIAs by Active ETF AUM ranks the independent registered investment advisory firms with the largest allocations to actively managed ETFs, revealing where meaningful adoption is already taking place.

RIAs control nearly half of all active ETF assets in the U.S. (BlackRock), reflecting rising demand for differentiated strategies, tax efficiency, and portfolio flexibility. With active ETFs capturing a growing share of ETF inflows (Barron’s), this ranking provides timely insight into which firms are setting the pace.

Where This Data Comes From

This ranking is powered by FINTRX's proprietary private wealth intelligence, which tracks detailed investment data across thousands of RIAs. The list is comprised of firms classified as independent registered investment advisors, including aggregators.

FINTRX analyzes advisor and firm-level ETF exposure  using a combination of regulatory filings, holdings data, and ongoing data verification to identify where capital is actively allocated across the RIA landscape. 

By analyzing actively managed ETF holdings at the firm level, FINTRX provides a clear, comparable view of which RIAs have made active ETFs a meaningful part of their portfolio construction. This dataset is continuously updated and is used by asset managers, ETF issuers, and wealth-focused firms to understand advisor investment preferences, allocation trends, and distribution opportunities.

This exclusive FINTRX dataset offers invaluable insights for:

• Asset managers looking to target the highest-allocating RIA segments
• ETF issuers seeking to understand where active strategies are gaining traction
• Wealthtech innovators building tools targeted to RIAs and capturing ETF adoption trends
• Recruiters and aggregators mapping advisor strategy sophistication

Want to Go Deeper?

This Top 100 ranking is just one example of the depth of insight FINTRX provides on registered investment advisors. Beyond active ETF allocations, FINTRX delivers comprehensive intelligence on advisor firm profiles, investment preferences, holdings exposure, growth trends, key decision-makers, and distribution signals—giving teams a clearer picture of how RIAs actually invest and operate.

If you’d like to explore this dataset in more detail or see the full range of advisor intelligence available within FINTRX, contact us to request a demo. We’re happy to walk through how this data can be applied to research, distribution, and go-to-market strategies across the wealth management ecosystem.