Spuds Powell

Managing Director

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors

ASSET/INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Spuds Powell, managing director at Kayne Anderson Rudnick (KAR), has over 20 years of experience as a wealth advisor. He leads a six-person team managing over $3 billion in client assets, creating customized investment strategies. Ranked No. 3 on Barron’s 2024 Top 100 Independent Advisors list and inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2022, Powell has consistently been recognized among the nation’s top advisors. He is frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Forbes. Known for his defensive investment approach during market volatility, he prioritizes client trust and financial education, offering “Investing 101” to the next generation. A Cornell graduate, Powell supports charities like TrinityKids Care and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation.