K. Mark Wedel, Managing Partner of Wedel Financial Group, has been named to Forbes' 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, marking his fifth consecutive year receiving this recognition.
Wedel, who holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFPĀ®) certification, previously earned the Forbes distinction in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The financial advisor brings over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry to his practice.

The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating is compiled by SHOOK Research LLC and evaluates advisors based on multiple criteria including industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue, and other factors. According to the methodology, investment performance is not included as a criterion for the rating.
The 2025 awards were presented in April 2025, with data compiled based on the time period from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Wedel Financial Group operates from offices located at 144 South Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas. The firm offers investment products and services through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), a member of SIPC.
The Forbes rating methodology notes that the recognition is based on a self-completed survey and disclosed criteria, and is not related to the quality of investment advice provided.