AFM News & Notes – Third Quarter 2025

CELEBRATING A MILESTONE: BETSY FLEMING JOINS OWNERSHIP TEAM AT AFM

Headshot of Betsy Fleming

We are particularly thrilled to announce that Betsy Fleming, who has been an invaluable member of the team for over 38 years, will join Carl, Chris, Mary, and Ryan as an owner of Armstrong, Fleming & Moore. This is a long-overdue and well-deserved recognition of her continued dedication, expertise, and significant contributions to our firm and, most importantly, to our clients.

 

BACK-TO-BACK RECOGNITION FOR RYAN FLEMING

Ryan Fleming was named one of AdvisorHub’s list of 200 Advisors to Watch over $1B for the second year in a row! This list celebrates advisors and their firms that lead sophisticated practices, drive great growth, and commit to the highest standards of professionalism. Congratulations, Ryan, on this impressive achievement! Check out the full list here.

AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch 2025, created by AdvisorHub. Presented in June 2025, based on data from Jan 2024 to Dec 2024. Advisors were ranked from an overall pool of winners and then sorted into their respective subcategories. Advisors do not pay a fee to be considered. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance or the quality of investment advice. Your experience may vary.

 

AFM NAMED AMONG TOP RIA FIRM BY FORBES 

We are proud to announce that we were named one of the top RIA firms by Forbes for 2025!  Check out the full list here.

2025 FORBES TOP RIA FIRMS, created by Shook Research. Presented in October 2025 for the preceding 12 months. 25,103 were considered, 250 advisory (RIA) firms were recognized. Advisors do not pay a fee to be considered or to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more award information please click here.        

 

AFM NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE BY INVESTMENTNEWS

We were named one of the best places for financial planners to work in the USA by InvestmentNews! We were among 39 other firms with less than 99 employees to be recognized. We’re so proud of our incredible team for building and contributing to such a positive work environment and culture. Check out the full list here.

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ALEX ARMSTRONG INDUCTED INTO CFP HALL OF FAME

Congratulations to our founder and Chairman Emeritus, Alexandra Armstrong, on being named a 2025 inductee into the CFP Board Financial Planning Hall of Fame! As one of the profession’s earliest female pioneers, Alex shattered gender barriers in financial planning. Her steadfast commitment to service, education, and empowerment helped turn the field into a more inclusive, purpose-driven discipline.

We are all so proud of you, Alex, for this incredible achievement!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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