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Financial Advisors in Durham, NH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

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    Highest RFA Score in Durham: Gateway Retirement Solutions, RFA Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4:30 PM and Sundays until 4:30 PM.

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    Most-reviewed: HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union, 190 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #3.

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

47 Durham financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 47 rated firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Financial advisors in Dover ranking. See Financial advisors in Dover

Top 10 financial advisors in Durham 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 Durham at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Gateway Retirement Solutions765.0★ (129)Somersworth, 8 mi awaySat · SunTop score
2HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union754.7★ (112)Dover, 5 mi away——
3HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union744.6★ (190)Rochester, 11 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Arca735.0★ (64)Portsmouth, 9 mi away——
5Iron Will Capital725.0★ (34)Dover, 5 mi away——
6Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ben Woodhouse, CFP®695.0★ (20)Portsmouth, 10 mi away——
7Tindon Health & Wealth695.0★ (45)Wells Beach Station, 20 mi awaySat—
8Future Financial LLC684.4★ (13)Dover, 5 mi away——
9Fidelity Investments684.8★ (13)Portsmouth, 9 mi away——
10Relayer Benefits684.3★ (16)Portsmouth, 9 mi away——

All 47 financial advisors in Durham, 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 Durham

    #1 Gateway Retirement Solutions

    Based in Somersworth, 8 mi away

    76/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    259 NH-108, Somersworth, NH 03878
    View profile for Gateway Retirement Solutions(603) 509-2981

  4. #4 Arca

    Based in Portsmouth, 9 mi away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Deer St #200, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Arca(603) 610-8881

  5. #5 Iron Will Capital

    Based in Dover, 5 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Broadway, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Iron Will Capital(603) 608-3626

  7. #7 Tindon Health & Wealth

    Based in Wells Beach Station, 20 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    655 Post Rd Ste 3C, Wells, ME 04090
    View profile for Tindon Health & Wealth(207) 248-8411

  8. #8 Future Financial LLC

    Based in Dover, 5 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    453 Central Ave Ste 103, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Future Financial LLC(603) 343-1503

  9. #9 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Portsmouth, 9 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    54 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(833) 613-2167

  10. #10 Relayer Benefits

    Based in Portsmouth, 9 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Islington St Unit 6, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Relayer Benefits(603) 766-0405

  11. #11 Bangor Savings Bank

    Based in York Beach, 13 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    460 US-1, York, ME 03909
    View profile for Bangor Savings Bank(877) 226-4671

  13. #13 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andrew P Trowbridge, CFP®|ChFC®|CEPA®|AAMS®|CRPC™

    Based in Dover, 5 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Pointe Pl Ste 35, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andrew P Trowbridge, CFP®|ChFC®|CEPA®|AAMS®|CRPC™(603) 749-6169

  15. #15 F3 Capital

    Based in Portsmouth, 9 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Fleet St Ste 5, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for F3 Capital(978) 808-1586

  17. #17 Eastern Bank

    Based in Dover, 6 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    920 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Eastern Bank(603) 516-1175

  18. #18 Nvest Financial LLC

    Based in Portsmouth, 7 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Two International Dr #110, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Nvest Financial LLC(207) 985-8585

  19. #19 Pathways Financial Planning

    Based in Portsmouth, 7 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 New Hampshire Ave Suite 125, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Pathways Financial Planning(207) 358-8608

  25. #25 Centeras Private Wealth

    Based in Portsmouth, 8 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    875 Greenland Rd Unit A12, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Centeras Private Wealth(603) 610-2000

How we ranked Durham financial advisors

We scored 47 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Durham?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Durham, NH is Gateway Retirement Solutions with an RFA Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4:30 PM and Sundays until 4:30 PM. HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union (#2) and HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union (#3) follow. We ranked 47 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Durham?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 47 financial advisors serving Durham, NH. 1 of them is based in Durham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial advisors in Durham work on weekends?

11 of 47 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gateway Retirement Solutions (#1), HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union (#3) and Tindon Health & Wealth (#7). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Durham financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated financial advisors in Durham is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. HRCU - Holy Rosary Credit Union has the most, 190 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Durham count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 47 financial advisors serving Durham.

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