James Jaderborg earns repeat recognition on Forbes’ 2026 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State List
BALTIMORE—July 9, 2026—James Jaderborg, CLU®, ChFC®, has once again been named to the Forbes/SHOOK Research 2026 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State list. Ranked No. 26 in Maryland, Jaderborg was recognized for continued excellence in helping clients navigate important financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals.
This annual ranking spotlights leading financial professionals across the country who demonstrate exceptional service and a steadfast commitment to helping clients pursue financial security.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by Forbes for a second consecutive year,” commented Jaderborg. “While individual recognition is appreciated, it really reflects the trust our clients place in our team every day. We’re grateful for the opportunity to guide physicians and families through important financial decisions, and we’ll continue focusing on thoughtful planning, exceptional service, and helping clients build confidence in the futures they’re creating.”
This marks Jaderborg’s second appearance on a Forbes ranking, following his recognition on the Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State list in 2025. Since joining North Star in 2010, he has become a trusted advisor to physicians and other medical professionals, helping them address the complex financial considerations unique to their profession. By providing personalized guidance and tailored planning strategies, Jaderborg helps clients build financial confidence and pursue their long-term objectives. He is a long-time member of North Star’s Medical Division.
The Forbes ranking evaluates financial professionals using a combination of qualitative and quantitative elements in a survey conducted by SHOOK Research. Qualitative elements that SHOOK analyzed included production/premiums, death benefits, assets under management, client-related trends and data. Additionally, they also analyzed quantitative elements such as meetings with professionals, use of their team and team dynamics, level of community involvement, credentials and years of service.
To learn more about Forbes’ Top Financial Security Professionals list or to view the rankings on a national and state level, please visit www.forbes.com/lists/top-financial-security-professionals.
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About North Star Resource Group
North Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides both individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve and protect their wealth. North Star has more than 200 full-time advisors and over 218 employees. In a network of 43 offices in over 17 states, they have contributed to the financial security and well-being of over 150,000 individuals and small businesses.* To learn more about North Star Resource Group, visit www.northstarfinancial.com.
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Author: James Jaderborg, CLU®, ChFC®
James Jaderborg specializes in working with business owners, physicians, and medical professionals to help them overcome financial challenges unique to their careers.
*Data as of 12/2025
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on last year’s data. The algorithm is designed to fairly compare the business practices of a large group of financial service professionals (FSPs) based on quantitative and qualitative elements. Data is weighted to ensure priorities are given to dynamics such as best practices, business models, recent business activity, among others. Each variable is graded and represents a certain value for each measured component. The algorithm measures thousands of FSPs against one another. The listing is prepared by SHOOKTM Research and is based primarily on commissions and premiums generated from insurance products and other criteria relative to years of experience, credentials, client retention and servicing, business model, community involvement, financial professional and peer interviews, and compliance background. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.