Company Awards
USF Fast56: Fastest Growing Bull Businesses
Year Won: 2025
The USF Fast 56 Awards recognize 56 of the most successful companies owned or led by University of South Florida alumni. Named for the university’s founding year, this signature event highlights the entrepreneurial achievements and business leadership of our alumni community.
University of South Florida Fast 56 for 2025, reviewed and tabulated by RSM, candidate companies must have been in operation for a minimum of 36 months, have verifiable revenue of at least $100,000 for the first two reporting periods and $250,000 for the most recent 12-month period and must be owned or operated by a former USF student who meets one of the following: A former USF student or group of former students must have owned 50% or more of the company during the eligible period, former USF student must have served as the company's chief executive (e.g. chairman, CEO, president or managing partner) during the eligible period or a former USF student must have founded the company and been an active member of the most senior management team during the eligible period. Out of hundreds of total nominations, 56 won the award. This ranking is based upon the period from 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2024 and was released on 9/19/2025. This ranking is not based on the services/advice offered by our financial advisors. This recognition may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this recognition. Raymond James is not affiliated with the University of South Florida or RSM.
Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50
Year Won: 2025
In order to qualify, honorees must be privately held, locally owned, for-profit companies and meet minimum revenue requirements for the preceding years.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 Award is based on third party nominations for privately held and locally owned companies headquartered in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, or Sarasota counties. These companies must have been in operation since January 1, 2022 (or prior) with annual revenue of at least $1 Million in 2022. Winners are chosen by an independent editorial team based on fastest growing revenue along with the merits, achievements, and contributions these companies have had to their organizations and local community. 50 companies were selected for 2025 based on a time period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 and winners were announced on June 3, 2025. This recognition may not be representative of any client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's or team's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this recognition. Raymond James is not affiliated with the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Individual Awards
Sydney Niewierski, CFP®
Managing Partner, KWM; Financial Advisor, RJFS,
Private Wealth Advisor
AdvisorHub Top 100 Women Advisors to Watch: Ranked #50
Year Awarded: 2025
AdvisorHub created a list of 1,000 advisors and their teams with sophisticated practices, great growth and a commitment to professionalism. These 100 women advisors represent efficient and productive teams that have achieved scale without compromising their level of service while maintaining healthy growth.
2025 AdvisorHub 100 Women Advisors to Watch, is based on the period from 12/31/2023 – 12/31/2024 and was released on 6/20/2025. 1,972 nominations were received, and 100 advisors won. Neither Raymond James nor any of its advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award. Compensation provided for using the rating. More: https://bit.ly/3FP6FuX
Awards are not a recommendation or testimonial, and is not necessarily reflective of the past or future performance of the advisor, or of client satisfaction.
