Kindred society divides up its members by how much they have established themselves within society, and not all kindred are equal in this. It should be noted that this is a level of organization that goes beyond someone's Style.
The ranks, from least to most important are as follows:
Though not always entirely true, higher ranks generally mean more powerful kindred. However, one should not underestimate the impact that Clan, Style and Social Circle can have on the matter.