Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Financial Advisors in Carmichael, CA: 2026 rankings
239 financial advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest RFA Score in Carmichael: Allworth Financial, RFA Score 75/100; 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Bank of America Financial Center, 186 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 239 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
239 Carmichael financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 36 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 239 rated firms.
Top 10 financial advisors in Carmichael 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.
| Rank | Business | RFA Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allworth Financial | 75 | 4.9★ (131) | Sacramento, 6 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Bangerter Financial Strategies, Inc. | 74 | 5.0★ (108) | Folsom, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Klosek Law Offices | 73 | 5.0★ (96) | Sacramento, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Towerpoint Wealth | 73 | 5.0★ (101) | Sacramento, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Level Coaching | 73 | 4.9★ (114) | Roseville, 11 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Applied Bookkeeping & Tax Services Elk Grove | 73 | 4.7★ (185) | Elk Grove, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Cornerstone Wealth and Tax Advisory Group, Inc. | 72 | 5.0★ (85) | Roseville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | ProsperPlan Wealth Fiduciary Financial Advisors | 72 | 5.0★ (52) | Arden-Arcade, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Allworth Financial | 71 | 4.9★ (66) | Roseville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | My Secure Advantage, Inc. | 71 | 4.8★ (73) | Roseville, 10 mi away | — | — |
All 239 financial advisors in Carmichael, 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.
- 75/100RFA Score
Based in Folsom, 8 mi away
74/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Sacramento, 8 mi away
73/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Sacramento, 10 mi away
73/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Roseville, 11 mi away
73/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Elk Grove, 14 mi away
73/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Arden-Arcade, 4 mi away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Folsom, 12 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 14 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Sacramento, 7 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Granite Bay, 12 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 14 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Folsom, 8 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Arden-Arcade, 4 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in West Sacramento, 7 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Folsom, 9 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
How we ranked Carmichael financial advisors
We scored 239 Carmichael 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carmichael data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 30% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results) | Measured |
| Registration | 20% | Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Specialty focus | 15% | How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a financial advisor
- 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.
- Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
- 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.
- Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
- Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
- Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
- 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.
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Update log for Carmichael
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 239 financial advisors serving Carmichael.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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