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Financial Advisors in Fayetteville, AR: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Fayetteville: Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys, RFA Score 77/100; 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.

  2. 40

    Most-reviewed: Generations Legal Group, 175 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #40.

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

94 Fayetteville financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 16 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 94 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys774.9★ (139)Fayetteville—Top score
2Avid Financial Solutions754.9★ (84)Fayetteville——
3Agate CPA725.0★ (103)Rogers, 17 mi away——
4Halo Wealth Management - Northwestern Mutual705.0★ (82)Rogers, 18 mi away——
5Lighthouse Financial694.8★ (72)Rogers, 16 mi away——
6SWK Financial Planning Advisors of Raymond James695.0★ (21)Fayetteville——
7NJM Wealth Preservation Strategies684.7★ (22)Fayetteville——
8First Horizon Bank - Fayetteville, AR - W Weddington Dr684.2★ (30)FayettevilleSat—
9AcreTrader684.3★ (25)Fayetteville——
10Integrity Capital Wealth Management684.9★ (51)Rogers, 18 mi away——

All 94 financial advisors in Fayetteville, 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.

  3. #3 Agate CPA

    Based in Rogers, 17 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5001 Founders Dr, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Agate CPA(833) 415-3360

  5. #5 Lighthouse Financial

    Based in Rogers, 16 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3614 W Southern Hills Blvd Ste 102, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Lighthouse Financial(479) 696-8234

  9. #9 AcreTrader

    Based in Fayetteville

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    112 W Center St Ste 600, Fayetteville, AR 72701
    View profile for AcreTrader(888) 958-1470

  11. #11 Arvest Bank

    Based in Fayetteville

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1170 N Salem Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 575-1000

  12. #12 Guardian Financial, Inc.

    Based in Bentonville, 19 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 SE Walton Blvd #201, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Guardian Financial, Inc.(479) 268-4463

  16. #16 Arvest Bank

    Based in Fayetteville

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2389 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 575-1000

  18. #18 Arvest Bank

    Based in Springdale, 8 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3950 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 756-7000

  19. #19 Mach 1 Financial Group

    Based in Rogers, 18 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 S 52nd St #100, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Mach 1 Financial Group(479) 876-2100

  20. #20 Legacy Capital

    Based in Rogers, 17 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5100 W Jb Hunt Dr Ste 110, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Legacy Capital(479) 789-7899

  21. #21 Arvest Bank

    Based in Springdale, 8 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3263 E Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 756-7000

  22. #22 Arvest Bank

    Based in Fayetteville

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.1★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3045 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72704
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 575-1000

  23. #23 Arvest Bank

    Based in Fayetteville

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.1★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
    View profile for Arvest Bank(479) 575-1000

  24. #24 New Wave Wealth Advisors

    Based in Springdale, 6 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4403 S Thompson St Ste 1, Springdale, AR 72764
    View profile for New Wave Wealth Advisors(479) 877-2525

  25. #25 WhiteRock Wealth Design

    Based in Fayetteville

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4426 North Waterside Court Ste 110, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for WhiteRock Wealth Design(479) 439-5550

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

financial advisors in Fayetteville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Willow Financial645.0★ (22)19 mi
27Oath Planning - Fayetteville Wealth Management & Financial Advisors645.0★ (5)In Fayetteville
28Arvest Bank642.8★ (24)In Fayetteville
29New Level Investment Strategies635.0★ (4)In Fayetteville
30Freedom 5:one Ministries635.0★ (4)In Fayetteville
31Delta Wealth Advisors635.0★ (16)18 mi
32Arvest Bank633.1★ (38)7 mi
33Fryer Wealth Planning with Raymond James635.0★ (17)19 mi
34Arvest Bank633.3★ (28)9 mi
35Colburn Financial634.3★ (4)In Fayetteville
36Arvest Bank633.2★ (35)9 mi
37Arvest Private Banking632.5★ (11)In Fayetteville
38Revolutionary Wealth635.0★ (17)20 mi
39New Course Financial, Inc.635.0★ (3)In Fayetteville
40Generations Legal Group624.9★ (175)20 mi
41Thrasher & Chambers Wealth Management625.0★ (15)19 mi
42Arvest Bank622.9★ (46)9 mi
43First Western Bank - Bentonville Branch624.5★ (20)21 mi
44Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian Denman, CFP®|CEPA®623.7★ (3)In Fayetteville
45Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)622.7★ (149)8 mi
46Arvest Bank623.5★ (40)17 mi
47First Horizon Bank - Bentonville, AR - S Walton Blvd.623.7★ (45)21 mi
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Don W Ogden625.0★ (5)9 mi
49First Western Bank - Rogers Downtown Branch614.2★ (17)19 mi
50Arvest Bank613.4★ (43)19 mi

Also serving Fayetteville

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 Fayetteville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexi Etges - Morgan Stanley5.0★ (2)In Fayetteville
Arkansas Senior Asset Planning5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Arvest Wealth ManagementIn Fayetteville
Bo Hunter - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Fayetteville
Capital Resource Group5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Colwell Wealth ManagementIn Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ben Evans, CFP®|CEPA®4.5★ (2)In Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Blake M Maxwell5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Blake Spain, CEPA®5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Liz Quesenberry, CFP®4.5★ (2)In Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Robert A Baker, CEPA®|AAMS®In Fayetteville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tafta Rogers5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Greenwood Gearhart - Fayetteville1.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Hynes and Associates5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
Jackson Wealth Preservation & Advisory Group5.0★ (1)In Fayetteville
National Financial ServicesIn Fayetteville
Northwestern Mutual FinancialIn Fayetteville
Paradigm Advisors, LLCIn Fayetteville
Target Drawdown ETFsIn Fayetteville
The Cabana Group3.0★ (2)In Fayetteville

How we ranked Fayetteville financial advisors

We scored 94 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Fayetteville?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Fayetteville, AR is Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys with an RFA Score of 77/100. It has 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews. Avid Financial Solutions (#2) and Agate CPA (#3) follow. We ranked 94 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Fayetteville?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 94 financial advisors serving Fayetteville, AR. 23 of them are based in Fayetteville; 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 Fayetteville work on weekends?

16 of 94 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Horizon Bank - Fayetteville, AR - W Weddington Dr (#8), Arvest Bank (#11) and Arvest Bank (#16). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Fayetteville financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 94 rated financial advisors in Fayetteville is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. Generations Legal Group has the most, 175 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 Fayetteville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 94 financial advisors serving Fayetteville.

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