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The Lean 100 · 2026 edition
No.25
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Thrive Retirement Specialists

Royal Oak, MI · Firm website

137%AUM growth, 2024 to 2026
$304MAUM in the 2026 filing
100%client growth
2people at the firm

AUM by filing

$100M2023
$128M2024
$210M2025
$304M2026

Clients by filing

312023
352024
572025
702026

Key people

  • Anthony WatsonPresident and Chief Compliance OfficerOwner · 6 years at the firm
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  • Michael NemickCo-Founder & Partner4 years at the firm
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Against the list

  • MeasureThis firmList median
  • AUM growth137%104%
  • Client growth100%43%
  • People27
  • AUM per person$151.9M$49.7M

Rank by measure

  • Official rankNo. 25137%
  • Client growthNo. 16100%
  • AUM added per personNo. 3$87.8M
  • AUM per personNo. 3$151.9M
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Thrive Retirement Specialists: No. 25 on The Lean 100 (2026) — Private Wealth Daily