June 2025 – Vienna, VA – Argent Bridge Advisors is proud to announce that Eric Ashburn, CFP®, CEPA®, CDFA®, CeFT®, has once again been named to AdvisorHub’s Top 250 Advisors to Watch Under $1B for 2025. This marks Eric’s second consecutive year earning a place on this distinguished national list.
AdvisorHub’s annual ranking recognizes financial advisors nationwide who demonstrate strong growth, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to their clients. Eric’s continued presence on the list underscores his dedication to guiding individuals and families through life’s meaningful financial transitions, with clarity, empathy, and experienced insight.
As a Partner and Private Wealth Advisor at Argent Bridge Advisors, Eric specializes in helping clients navigate life’s complexities—from such as divorce, business transitions, and other significant changes—always with a steady, solutions- oriented approach.
Eric’s impact goes far beyond numbers. He helps clients find clarity in complex transitions, and this recognition is well-deserved for the care and insight he brings to every relationship."
AdvisorHub’s Advisors to Watch rankings evaluate candidates in three key areas: scale, growth, and professionalism. The Under $1B list specifically spotlights advisors who deliver meaningful results and exceptional client service within boutique and growing firms.
To view the full 2025 list, visit advisorhub.com.
The AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch rankings are created by AdvisorHub. Participation is open to all firms and advisors. 1,219 nominations were received and considered for the award. The Advisors to Watch ranking uses three main criteria in its methodology: 1) Scale: Assets Under Management, revenue/production, client households, team size and number of Financial Advisors on the team; 2) Growth: The year over change in assets, households, team size and production/revenue; 3) Professionalism – Regulatory record, community involvement, professional credentials, and team diversity. Advisors must meet the following minimum criteria: 7 years of experience as an advisor; a clean regulatory record (2 or fewer complaints with no significant judgments); at least two years at your current firm and in good standing; and minimum $100m AUM. The subcategories the advisors may qualify for include: 50 Advisors to Watch Over $1Bil, 50 Advisors to Watch Under $1Bil, 100 RIAs to Watch, 25 Women Advisors to Watch, 25 Next Gen Advisors, 100 Solo Practices and 200 Fast Growing Advisors to Watch. There is no sales requirement nor any client consultation for the award. The representative applied for the award but no fee was paid to be considered. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not sure that a retail investor will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.
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