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Financial Advisors in Buckeye, AZ: 2026 rankings

73 financial advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Buckeye: Tio Rico Te Ayuda Loan Centers, RFA Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Pennington Law - Estate Planning, 503 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

73 Buckeye financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Buckeye at a glance

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 financial advisors in Buckeye at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Tio Rico Te Ayuda Loan Centers744.9★ (444)Avondale, 15 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Desert Financial Credit Union - Watson Walmart684.1★ (69)BuckeyeSat—
3Arete Financial Solutions, LLC684.5★ (123)Goodyear, 14 mi away——
4Desert Financial Credit Union - Verrado685.0★ (20)BuckeyeSat—
5Imperial Ethics674.9★ (96)Glendale, 22 mi away——
6Desert Financial Credit Union - Surprise Greenway Fry's674.6★ (121)Surprise, 20 mi awaySat—
7Coach Nino Villa675.0★ (15)Buckeye——
8Trajan Wealth664.8★ (38)Goodyear, 15 mi away——
9Desert Financial Credit Union - Palm Valley Goodyear643.7★ (220)Goodyear, 15 mi awaySat—
10Gavagan Financial Services645.0★ (7)Buckeye——

All 73 financial advisors in Buckeye, in rank order

Ordered by RFA Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; registration and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Imperial Ethics

    Based in Glendale, 22 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6751 N Sunset Blvd Ste 320, Glendale, AZ 85305
    View profile for Imperial Ethics(480) 754-9066

  7. #7 Coach Nino Villa

    Based in Buckeye

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Coach Nino Villa(602) 753-6466

  8. #8 Trajan Wealth

    Based in Goodyear, 15 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 N Litchfield Rd Ste a-135, Goodyear, AZ 85395
    View profile for Trajan Wealth(480) 990-3300

  15. #15 Astro Financial LLC

    Based in Avondale, 19 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10320 W McDowell Rd F-6020, Avondale, AZ 85392
    View profile for Astro Financial LLC(602) 600-6009

  19. #19 Prime Wealth Advisors

    Based in Sun City West, 24 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13843 W Meeker Blvd #105, Sun City West, AZ 85375
    View profile for Prime Wealth Advisors(623) 777-7463

Financial advisors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 73 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial advisors in Buckeye, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Desert Financial Credit Union - Surprise Walmart624.0★ (63)23 mi
27Aguayos Financial Soulutions614.2★ (24)19 mi
28Andrick & Associates: AZ Will and Trust614.8★ (21)24 mi
29Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joshua R Butler615.0★ (18)24 mi
30Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)603.0★ (40)10 mi
31American Wealth Advisers604.6★ (7)13 mi
32Samuel Joseph Ortega: Primerica - Financial Services605.0★ (5)12 mi
33Dominion Private Wealth605.0★ (6)15 mi
34Dynamic Wealth Management604.5★ (17)23 mi
35First Command Financial Advisor - Bryce Maxson, RICP®|MBA605.0★ (11)22 mi
36Top Notch CPAs-ERC604.8★ (40)In Buckeye
37Kramer & Kramer Estate Planning604.2★ (20)23 mi
38Heath Wealth Management595.0★ (8)19 mi
39Steve Hecht: Primerica - Financial Services595.0★ (4)14 mi
40BMO Bank N.A Branches593.0★ (31)15 mi
41GetEasyInsurance.com595.0★ (10)23 mi
42Eloy Portillo Sandoval: Primerica - Financial Services595.0★ (4)14 mi
43Juan Carlos Guerrero: Primerica - Financial Services594.2★ (5)14 mi
44Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)592.2★ (121)In Buckeye
45Marice Nelson: Primerica - Financial Services595.0★ (8)22 mi
46Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott M Wallace595.0★ (3)13 mi
47Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mircea Ionescu, WMCP®|ABFP®595.0★ (8)22 mi
48J.P. Wealth Development - Johnny Perez585.0★ (7)22 mi
49BMO Bank N.A Branches583.3★ (23)21 mi
50Your Sure Foundation584.5★ (8)24 mi

Also serving Buckeye

20 more financial advisors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked financial advisors serving Buckeye
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cheap Mama5.0★ (1)In Buckeye
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Alden Meulenberg, CFP®5.0★ (2)15 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian W PolkIn Buckeye
Estelle’s NoirIn Buckeye
Everest Brokers, LLCIn Buckeye
Getfitfinance LLCIn Buckeye
Green Peaks Planning5.0★ (1)In Buckeye
Hawk Global Enterprise llc.In Buckeye
Helton Financial ServicesIn Buckeye
Joe to FlowIn Buckeye
Live Better Budgeting for CouplesIn Buckeye
Luis Alfredo Llamas: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (2)13 mi
New Beginnings Credit Repair LLC3.0★ (2)In Buckeye
New Money HabitsIn Buckeye
PES FinancialIn Buckeye
Raymond James3.0★ (2)15 mi
Remund Financial5.0★ (1)In Buckeye
The Office of David and Rebekah HalleyIn Buckeye
Thomas Fryar - Fryar Financial Services1.0★ (1)In Buckeye
Wells Fargo Advisors5.0★ (1)In Buckeye

How we ranked Buckeye financial advisors

We scored 73 Buckeye financial advisors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A firm is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buckeye data
Reputation30%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results)Measured
Registration20%Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Specialty focus15%How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a financial advisor

  1. Confirm the financial advisor and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
  2. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
  3. Ask how they are paid: a percentage of assets, flat or hourly fees, a retainer, commissions, or a mix. Each creates different conflicts of interest.
  4. Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
  5. Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
  6. Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
  7. Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask a financial advisor

  • Are you a fiduciary for all of the advice you give me, and will you put that in writing?
  • How are you paid, in total dollars per year for an account like mine? Do you earn commissions or other payments from product providers?
  • Which registrations and designations do you hold, and where can I verify them?
  • Who will hold my assets, and how will I see statements directly from that custodian?
  • What services are included in your fee, and what would cost extra with you as my financial advisor?
  • Do you have a minimum account size or minimum fee?
  • Have you or your firm had any complaints or disciplinary actions? Where would I see them?
  • How often will we meet, and who will I work with day to day?
  • What happens to my plan or accounts if you retire or leave the firm?

Terms explained

Fiduciary
Someone legally required to act in a client’s interest. In the US, registered investment advisers owe their clients a fiduciary duty of care and loyalty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A firm registered with the SEC or a state securities regulator to give investment advice for pay. Most firms managing $100 million or more register with the SEC; smaller firms usually register with their state.
Investment adviser representative (IAR)
A person who gives advice on behalf of a registered investment adviser, usually registered with the states where they work.
Broker-dealer
A firm that buys and sells securities for customers. US broker-dealers are members of FINRA; their registered representatives typically earn commissions.
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
The SEC rule, in force since June 30, 2020, requiring broker-dealers to act in a retail customer’s best interest when recommending a security or account type.
Form ADV
The registration form every investment adviser files. Part 1 holds facts about the firm; Part 2A, the brochure, describes services, fees, conflicts of interest and disciplinary history in plain English.
Form CRS
A short relationship summary that advisers and broker-dealers give retail investors, covering services, fees, conflicts, standard of conduct and disciplinary history.
CRD number
The Central Registration Depository number FINRA and the SEC assign to each firm and registered person; use it to look them up on Investor.gov or BrokerCheck.
Assets under management (AUM) fee
A yearly fee set as a percentage of the money an advisor manages for you. Advisor surveys have put the median around 1% on accounts up to $1 million, lower on larger accounts.
Fee-only
An advisor paid only by clients, with no commissions or other payments from product providers.
Fee-based
An advisor who charges client fees and may also earn commissions on some products. It is not the same as fee-only.
CFP® professional
A person certified by the CFP Board after meeting education, exam, experience and ethics requirements. The CFP Board requires them to act as a fiduciary when giving financial advice.

Financial advisors in Buckeye: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Buckeye?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Buckeye, AZ is Tio Rico Te Ayuda Loan Centers with an RFA Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Desert Financial Credit Union - Watson Walmart (#2) and Arete Financial Solutions, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 73 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Buckeye?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 73 financial advisors serving Buckeye, AZ. 8 of them are based in Buckeye; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial advisors in Buckeye work on weekends?

18 of 73 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tio Rico Te Ayuda Loan Centers (#1), Desert Financial Credit Union - Watson Walmart (#2) and Desert Financial Credit Union - Verrado (#4). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Buckeye financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 73 rated financial advisors in Buckeye is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Pennington Law - Estate Planning has the most, 503 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank financial advisors?

Each financial advisor gets a 0–100 RFA Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (30%), specialty focus (15%), review volume (10%) and claimed profile (10%). A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only firms with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do financial advisors outside Buckeye count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buckeye city center, our service radius for financial advisors. Each listing shows where the firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the RFA Score, so a nearby firm gets a small edge.

Can financial advisors pay to rank higher on RankedFinancialAdvisors?

No. The RFA Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a financial advisor do?

Financial advisors help clients plan and manage their money, from budgeting and saving to investing, retirement and estate questions. In the US they work as registered investment adviser representatives, as broker-dealer representatives, or both.

How are financial advisors in Buckeye ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers financial advice and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a financial advisor’s registration and record?

Search the person and the firm on Investor.gov (the SEC’s adviser search) and on FINRA BrokerCheck. A firm’s Form ADV and any disciplinary history are public there.

Is every financial advisor in Buckeye a fiduciary?

Not necessarily. Investment adviser representatives owe a fiduciary duty on advisory accounts; broker-dealer representatives follow Regulation Best Interest when they recommend a security. Ask which applies to your account and read the firm’s Form CRS.

How much do financial advisors charge?

Fees depend on the firm and the service: a percentage of assets managed each year, a flat or hourly planning fee, a retainer, or commissions. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure or, in Canada, its relationship disclosure.

Update log for Buckeye

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 73 financial advisors serving Buckeye.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

More financial advisors and Buckeye pages