CHICAGO – April 8, 2026 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced Joe Connell, principal of Retirement Plan Services at Sikich Financial, has been named to the 2026 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisors list.
Connell has dedicated the past 20 years to helping organizations improve and enhance their retirement programs. His long-term track record of success is a result of working with hundreds of employers in implementing prudent processes designed to reduce fiduciary liability and plan expenses, meet specific plan objectives and significantly improve participant outcomes.
Sikich Wealth Management provides comprehensive, fiduciary‑focused financial planning and investment advisory services designed to help its clients achieve long‑term financial confidence. The team specializes in personalized strategies spanning financial and retirement planning, investment management, wealth protection and advanced planning, working closely with clients to align their financial decisions with their personal and business goals.
Each year, PLANADVISER recognizes the industry’s top retirement plan advisers based on quantitative measures. To be listed, advisers are required to have either a minimum of 50 retirement plan clients or retirement plan assets under advisement of at least $400 million. The 2026 Top Retirement Plan Advisers list contains 316 advisers who stand out for their service in all types of retirement plans.
To see PLANADVISER’s full list of 2026 recipients, visit https://www.planadviser.com/awards/2026-top-retirement-plan-advisers/.
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