Wardell & Holmes Real Estate LLC | July 2025
The Kansas City Business Journal has released its annual list of KC’s 527 Largest Private Companies, ranked by 2024 revenue. Researched and compiled by Elizabeth Yost (June 13, 2025), this ranking spotlights the region’s economic leaders: together, these firms generated nearly $127 billion in revenue and employ over 49,000 people across Missouri and Kansas.
About the Rankings
- Geographic Scope: Must be based in Jackson, Ray, Platte, Cass or Clay counties (MO) or Johnson, Wyandotte or Leavenworth counties (KS).
- Rank Methodology: Companies are ordered by 2024 revenue; ties are listed alphabetically.
- Extended Coverage: The online list expands beyond the print Top 150 to include 377 additional private firms.
- Data Verification: Information sourced through KCBJ research and questionnaires submitted by individual companies.
Our Achievement
We’re proud to announce that Wardell & Holmes Real Estate LLC has earned the #444 spot on this prestigious list. As a boutique brokerage specializing in Kansas City investment properties, this ranking celebrates our commitment to market expertise, client success, and sustainable growth.
Key Takeaways
- Combined Revenue: $127 billion (all 527 private companies)
- Total Employment: 49,000+ regional jobs
- Wardell & Holmes Rank: #444
