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Financial Advisors in Buford, GA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Buford: ETS Wealth Management, RFA Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Homeowners Financial Group, 249 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 295 ranked; ranked #6.

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

295 Buford financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 55 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 295 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Buford 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 Buford at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1ETS Wealth Management765.0★ (176)BufordTop score
2PAZ ENTERPRISE SERVICES735.0★ (96)Sugar Hill, 2 mi away—
3Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric Abbott, CFP®|CEPA®725.0★ (55)Buford—
4Gibbs Financial Group & Gibbs Wealth Management714.8★ (190)Alpharetta, 14 mi away—
5LPL Financial715.0★ (40)Buford—
6Homeowners Financial Group705.0★ (249)Atlanta, 24 mi awayMost reviews
7United Community704.8★ (42)Buford—
8Moore's Wealth Management705.0★ (107)Gainesville, 16 mi away—
9Medrates - Obamacare & Medicare Specialists705.0★ (118)Peachtree Corners, 18 mi away—
10Alliance Group704.9★ (61)Lawrenceville, 9 mi away—

All 295 financial advisors in Buford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Buford

    #1 ETS Wealth Management

    Based in Buford

    76/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    27 City Square St Ste 2, Hoschton, GA 30548
    View profile for ETS Wealth Management(770) 904-1978

  2. #2 PAZ ENTERPRISE SERVICES

    Based in Sugar Hill, 2 mi away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 Buford Hwy NE Ste r1 b, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
    View profile for PAZ ENTERPRISE SERVICES(678) 518-5111

  5. #5 LPL Financial

    Based in Buford

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    327 Dahlonega St #1804a, Cumming, GA 30040
    View profile for LPL Financial(678) 807-8261

  6. #6 Homeowners Financial Group

    Based in Atlanta, 24 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 600 Embassy Row NE Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30328
    View profile for Homeowners Financial Group(678) 893-6400

  7. #7 United Community

    Based in Buford

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4356 S Lee St, Buford, GA 30518
    View profile for United Community(770) 945-6120

  10. #10 Alliance Group

    Based in Lawrenceville, 9 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1424 N Brown Rd Ste 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    View profile for Alliance Group(888) 969-9233

  11. #11 Winchester Financial

    Based in Suwanee, 9 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1325 Satellite Blvd NW Building 1400, Suite 1404, Suwanee, GA 30024
    View profile for Winchester Financial(770) 385-1118

  12. #12 Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

    Based in Alpharetta, 17 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5755 North Point Pkwy #92, Alpharetta, GA 30022
    View profile for Elm3 Financial Group, LLC(678) 297-9500

  14. #14 All in one financial llc

    Based in Lilburn, 16 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    550 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste B207, Lilburn, GA 30047
    View profile for All in one financial llc(470) 461-0938

  19. #19 The Annuity Expert

    Based in Atlanta, 24 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1050 Crown Pointe Pkwy Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30338
    View profile for The Annuity Expert(770) 755-1565

  21. #21 VisionGuard, LLC

    Based in Johns Creek, 10 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11555 Medlock Bridge Rd #100, Johns Creek, GA 30097
    View profile for VisionGuard, LLC(404) 267-7078

  22. #22 Fricke & Associates, LLC

    Based in Peachtree Corners, 17 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.5★ from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3500 Parkway Ln Ste 220, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
    View profile for Fricke & Associates, LLC(770) 216-2226

  23. #23 Charles Schwab

    Based in Buford

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3264 Buford Dr Ste 80, Buford, GA 30519
    View profile for Charles Schwab(470) 655-3999

  24. #24 Bella Advisors Inc

    Based in Roswell, 19 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5090 Old Ellis Point, Roswell, GA 30076
    View profile for Bella Advisors Inc(770) 545-8881

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 295 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial advisors in Buford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Active Wealth Management, Inc.685.0★ (47)14 mi
27Solley Financial Services685.0★ (56)17 mi
28Chuck Alston: Primerica - Financial Services675.0★ (34)11 mi
29U.S. Asset Management674.9★ (34)10 mi
30Polaris Asset Management675.0★ (14)2 mi
31Michael Chaffin: Primerica - Financial Services675.0★ (40)15 mi
32Northstar Investment Partners675.0★ (40)15 mi
33Retire Wise, LLC675.0★ (33)13 mi
34Phoenix Rising Consultants675.0★ (42)16 mi
35Financial Focus674.8★ (12)In Buford
36Heritage Wealth Planning674.9★ (43)15 mi
37Rose Faye - Edelman Financial Engines675.0★ (26)10 mi
38Regina Michelle Doby: Primerica - Financial Services674.9★ (30)12 mi
39Daner Wealth Management675.0★ (37)16 mi
40Allied Insurance Advisors, LLC664.8★ (18)6 mi
41True Blue Financials664.8★ (18)6 mi
42William Castro: Primerica - Financial Services665.0★ (27)13 mi
43Paramount Tax and Accounting Johns Creek665.0★ (34)16 mi
44Daisy Montano665.0★ (24)13 mi
45New Light Financial Solutions LLC665.0★ (7)In Buford
46Navigate Financial665.0★ (13)6 mi
47M Wealth Group665.0★ (24)14 mi
48United Community664.5★ (52)16 mi
49Creative Financial Partners665.0★ (45)22 mi
50Evans Wealth Management665.0★ (17)10 mi

Also serving Buford

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 Buford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Capital Financial Credit LLCIn Buford
Chris Staples, CFP®5.0★ (1)In Buford
Cofer Finacial GroupIn Buford
Dl Byrd Financial ServicesIn Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian D Blough5.0★ (2)In Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bryan C Richards, CRPC™In Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael K Lancaster, CFP®5.0★ (2)In Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Sam HeathIn Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott A Keen, CFP®|CRPC™5.0★ (2)In Buford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott H Mason, CFP®|CEPA®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)In Buford
GFI1.0★ (1)In Buford
Paramount Investment Advisors Inc5.0★ (1)In Buford
Stark Financial Strategies5.0★ (2)In Buford
The HCH firm5.0★ (2)In Buford
TripleM Money Management Matters5.0★ (1)In Buford
Wealth 360, LLC5.0★ (1)In Buford
Wells Fargo Advisors5.0★ (2)In Buford
Wells Fargo Advisors1.0★ (1)In Buford
Wells Fargo Advisors5.0★ (1)In Buford
White Oak Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In Buford

How we ranked Buford financial advisors

We scored 295 Buford 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 Buford 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 Buford: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Buford?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Buford, GA is ETS Wealth Management with an RFA Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews. PAZ ENTERPRISE SERVICES (#2) and Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric Abbott, CFP®|CEPA® (#3) follow. We ranked 295 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Buford?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 295 financial advisors serving Buford, GA. 8 of them are based in Buford; 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 Buford work on weekends?

55 of 295 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Winchester Financial (#11), All in one financial llc (#14) and TJR Financial Coaching (#15). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Buford financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 295 rated financial advisors in Buford is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Homeowners Financial Group has the most, 249 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Buford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buford 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 Buford 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 Buford 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 Buford

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 295 financial advisors serving Buford.
  2. November 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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