2026 PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders Nomination Period Is Open
PLANADVISER is pleased to open the nomination period for the 2026 Emerging Leader Awards, highlighting the next generation of leaders in retirement plan advisement.
The Emerging Leaders recognition is given to those who have worked in the retirement plan advisory industry for at least three years, but no more than 15—whether the person focuses on advising, operations, client relations, data, participant education or some other piece of the business.
Nominations for Emerging Leaders open in May. PLANADVISER vets the nominees in July, and the winners are announced in August.
Anyone working with a person who has Emerging Leader qualities may nominate that person, and self-nomination is allowed. If a nomination comes from someone other than the firm’s senior adviser, we reach out to get the senior adviser’s endorsement.
The 2025 PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders will be recognized at the PLANADVISER 360 event in November. Additionally, the event includes networking and educational opportunities dedicated to this up-and-coming group, along with others early in their retirement plan advisory industry careers.
| Make your nomination(s) here |
You may preview the nomination form here.
The deadline for nominations is June 12, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email awards@issmediasolutions.com.
Check out our 2025 Emerging Leader Awards winners!