<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/81577676-e01e-493c-8a6f-e33ca126be3c?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Arax Logo.png" alt="Arax Investment Partners"/>NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Arax, a national wealth management company, is pleased to celebrate the inclusion of Ashton Thomas Private Wealth (“Ashton Thomas”) on Citywire’s 2026 list of “50 Growers Across America,” an annual report highlighting the fastest-growing advisory firms in the United States. As part of the firm’s inclusion on the list, Ashton Thomas was also named the #1 fastest-growing RIA in Arizona, attributed to the firm’s disciplined expansion strategy and deepened presence across core markets. Haig Ariyan, Chief Executive Officer of Arax, said, “We’re very proud of Ashton Thomas and of all our advisors who work tirelessly on behalf of the clients they serve on a day-to-day basis. This recognition is yet another proof point for the kind of growth that becomes possible when seasoned advisors have the support, tools and resources they need to expand their businesses without ever having to sacrifice their commitment to client care. We look forward to continuing our work together.” The Citywire “50 Growers Across America” is an annual special report that identifies and ranks the fastest-growing registered investment advisors in each U.S. state based on a proprietary methodology derived from SEC Form ADV filings and other data sources over the prior year. The report spotlights firms driving momentum both regionally and nationally, profiling top performers and runners-up across all 50 states. No compensation was provided. Detailed information regarding the methodology can be found at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=xfiwOPqnMI4zUT7ZpJ6fMr9k0VHuafbDwbu1h1JQjsVE0mAtf5lqdng4zoPx-ttfPXvsHRQLIEOFYUY4uhcYCtjiy9v1ppPaq5QEV8EIXvSPJXPxJa0SdMY5zgwC1ElGgr1ExvEowf0GrtpiOSnl5fMFa0IN5HtpY3oAdzkNPsQ86563KuXMb6SFtZ4kSgc-B5RCOg6_VMWd94-QBpLHSuiq8HaiUXuna8q5zhO0HjyJkzZd_LdMkARa4158CVt50EOsrSVjfT3WhfQnaK2cm7XBKtvUAe5p5W3c5grGn69AghTO25-SzeYQ3H7LiC50iU9mJL8OsSEVw9pRuWYAS3mdDGZVYsl5Q-Rhdl-Z4bpUu7egJTleTObFUyTPUQPjkQvmvtz0PgmNa252STMWxJGuCaattZOYyg6Q-VZyQzHJNeI-SnoVQ0PPSE8dEFz1Cf4KkQDbJZHMQGIIVW2SJREuu4su9qhG4JYgbg82bMlUGnzOCKRjyrEFKtKmV3WJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="citywire.com">citywire.com</a>. About Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Ashton Thomas Private Wealth ("Ashton Thomas") is a diversified financial services firm committed to a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect in every aspect of its business. Through its various entities listed below, Ashton Thomas serves foundations, businesses, and affluent individuals and families by providing a range of services which include fee-based financial planning and investment portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, securities brokerage, life and health insurance, and income tax preparation. The firm also strives to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and thought leadership within the financial services industry. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1qRxc2wqhTnzgXf6IH1pq8_VikToj9Qe_94kFBGKSujVtAQoBAzT7jYRsexPbwvtBKtn-rj0IJr-gezR4Dx8f-TQE_PG8lD2q_F861VKgHJNx29-IPlNMS7CDF4s1gl8lqThVa2eLLSNeHl9FlviAGvyl-eDFDFz6MClT1P2diDGLwf1d70iHLMseKFXMK49RESJEamKjlijrq1P5mm6sBK8FAsof-xu024wHQcFuQmMUErV96tVSge4SrsRE5puJLfy7wDrPspSMGBTDj07pXSAWhsxJvGUWz4wZ9-tkEnrZzZtFcV0MHO77GEKtsQYFDGazW7I1_vGWeHaKg4ygHIAzJL32wO5WFLP73fL52n10549Dwo8L8iqnoO50C1q4z5JLlwtgL49QcFw5arPeVG-s9totJ9QNbn3HJazqXXGwbV0-7ujwQKgWVT-anRGQ-UgSwFlvQjO2ExcQpjnwg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://ashtonthomaspw.com/</a>. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, ("ATPW"), founded in 2010, is an SEC-registered investment adviser which provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, ("ATS") is a dually registered entity. ATS registered with FINRA as a broker-dealer in 1984 and provides securities brokerage services. ATS became an SEC-registered investment adviser in 2008 and provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency, LLC, ("ATIA") provides life and health insurance brokerage services. ATIA also provides income tax services through its DBA, Ashton Thomas Tax Advisory. Representatives of the entities listed may only conduct business for which they are licensed, if required, and with residents of the states and jurisdictions in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. ATPW is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arax. About Arax Arax is a rapidly growing wealth management platform making strategic control investments in established RIAs and advisor teams. Founded and led by CEO Haig Ariyan, a seasoned industry executive with a distinguished track record of building and scaling wealth management businesses, Arax empowers its partners to be entrepreneurial and focus on delivering exceptional client service. Firms benefit from a management team with deep M&amp;A expertise, capital sourcing capabilities, and the backing of RedBird Capital Partners. 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