Mitlin is overJOYed to Celebrate Larry Sprung as an InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planner 2026
We are overJOYed to share that Larry Sprung has been recognized as one of the InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planners 2026.
This honor celebrates financial planners who set a high standard for excellence through integrity, innovation, and measurable impact in helping clients pursue their financial goals.
For all of us at Mitlin Financial, this recognition means a great deal because it reflects the work Larry has always believed matters most, helping people align their financial lives with what matters most to them.
At Mitlin, that starts with one simple question: What did you do today that brought you joy?®
That question sits at the heart of our brand and our planning philosophy. It opens deeper conversations, helps families think beyond numbers alone, and creates a more personal path forward built around real goals and real life. That JOY-based approach is central to how Mitlin serves.
What the InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planners Award Recognizes
The InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planners awards recognize professionals who consistently demonstrate excellence in the financial planning profession. According to the program description, the recognition honors planners who show integrity, innovation, and measurable client impact while helping clients work toward their financial goals.
A survey was conducted nationwide and sought nominations for financial professionals who exemplify excellence, integrity, and dedication based on achievements over the prior 12 months.
That makes this recognition especially meaningful. It highlights not only professional knowledge, but also the quality of service, leadership, and care that shape the client experience.
Why This Recognition Matters to the Mitlin Team
Anyone who knows Larry knows this recognition is about far more than credentials or titles.
It reflects years of commitment to serving families with thoughtfulness, personal attention, and a planning process built around each client’s unique vision for the future.
At Mitlin, the goal is not to force every client into the same template. The goal is to help people define their version of JOY, then build a roadmap to support it. That client-first planning promise is woven throughout how the firm communicates, advises, and builds long-term relationships.
Mitlin’s process begins with understanding what matters most to the people and families it serves. From there, the team helps align all areas of financial life through a personalized plan designed in plain English. That philosophy has helped shape the firm’s identity and continues to guide the work Larry and the team do every day.
A Personal Approach to Financial Planning
Financial planning is personal. It touches family, values, goals, tradeoffs, and the future people want to create.
That is why Mitlin believes the best planning starts with listening.
The JOY-centered approach has helped create deeper conversations with clients and prospective clients, going beyond standard personal finance topics to better understand true desires and motivations. In many ways, that is what makes the Mitlin experience different. It is not only about investments, retirement, or cash flow. It is about helping clients connect their resources to a life they want to live.
This recognition from InvestmentNews speaks to the impact of that work.
Congratulations to Larry Sprung
We could not be more excited to celebrate Larry for this well-earned recognition.
Please join us in congratulating Larry Sprung, CFP®, on being named an InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planner 2026. We are proud of the leadership, care, and commitment he brings to the families we serve and to the profession as a whole.
This honor is a reflection of the trust clients place in Mitlin, the strength of the relationships Larry has built over the years, and the values that continue to drive the firm forward.
We are grateful, proud, and truly overJOYed.
About Mitlin Financial
Mitlin Financial is built on the belief that financial planning should be personal, thoughtful, and grounded in what matters most to each client.
The firm’s JOY-based philosophy helps individuals and families connect their financial decisions with the life they want to build, turning planning into a more meaningful and human experience.
Who is Larry Sprung?
Larry Sprung is the Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial.
He leads the firm with a planning philosophy centered on helping clients define and pursue their own vision of JOY through personalized financial guidance.
What is the InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planners award?
The InvestmentNews 5-Star Financial Planners award recognizes financial planners across the United States for excellence, integrity, innovation, and meaningful impact in helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Why was Larry Sprung recognized?
Larry Sprung was recognized for the qualities the award aims to honor, including professional excellence, dedication to clients, and meaningful impact through financial planning.
What makes Mitlin Financial different?
Mitlin Financial uses a JOY-centered planning approach that starts by understanding what matters most to each client. The firm believes financial planning should connect money decisions with personal values, goals, and life priorities.
Disclosure for InvestmentNews Five Star Financial Planner: Awarded to Larry Sprung for 2026.
For award consideration, InvestmentNews conducted a nationwide, nomination-based survey between November 3 through November 28, 2025. Nominations were accepted from industry peers, colleagues, clients, and self-nominations. Nominations were evaluated through qualitative, information-based assessment focused on achievements and contributions over a 12-month period. Evaluation considerations included 1) professional credentials and qualifications 2) Demonstrated areas of experience 3) Significant professional or business achievements, and 4) Evidence of integrity, professionalism, and client-focused service. A total of 231 nominations were received. Following an objective review and benchmarking process conducted by the InvestmentNews editorial team, 80 financial planners were ultimately selected for recognition. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using this award. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client.
