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Financial Advisors in Gainesville, VA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Gainesville: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), RFA Score 73/100; 4.5★ from 688 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), 432 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 306 ranked after Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM); ranked #15.

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

306 Gainesville financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 80 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 306 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Gainesville 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 Gainesville at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)734.5★ (688)Chantilly, 12 mi awaySatTop score
2Granger Financial725.0★ (141)Sterling, 14 mi away——
3The Diaz Financial Group724.9★ (50)GainesvilleSat · Evenings—
4First Command Financial Advisor - Peppy Kazhoyan Cummings, RICP®725.0★ (66)Manassas, 5 mi away——
5Legacy Wealth Management, Inc.714.9★ (68)Manassas, 6 mi away——
6MANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT705.0★ (170)McLean, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Abich Financial Services704.7★ (243)Ashburn, 20 mi away——
8Kang & Thomas LLC694.8★ (95)Fairfax, 16 mi away——
9Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)694.0★ (264)Manassas, 6 mi awaySat—
10VyKare695.0★ (18)Gainesville——

All 306 financial advisors in Gainesville, 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.

  2. #2 Granger Financial

    Based in Sterling, 14 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23430 Rock Haven Way Ste 220, Sterling, VA 20166
    View profile for Granger Financial(866) 973-1128

  3. #3 The Diaz Financial Group

    Based in Gainesville

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5501 Merchants View Sq #741, Haymarket, VA 20169
    View profile for The Diaz Financial Group(888) 298-7285

  7. #7 Abich Financial Services

    Based in Ashburn, 20 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20135 Lakeview Center Plaza Ste 110, Ashburn, VA 20147
    View profile for Abich Financial Services(571) 577-9968

  8. #8 Kang & Thomas LLC

    Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11130 Fairfax Blvd Service Rd Ste 310, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Kang & Thomas LLC(703) 256-2580

  10. #10 VyKare

    Based in Gainesville

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7282 Prices Cove Pl, Gainesville, VA 20155
    View profile for VyKare

  14. #14 JMU Tax & Financial

    Based in Gainesville

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7330 Heritage Village Plaza Unit 202, Gainesville, VA 20155
    View profile for JMU Tax & Financial(571) 261-9599

  17. #17 Unifirst Financial

    Based in Herndon, 16 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 Van Buren St Ste 120, Herndon, VA 20170
    View profile for Unifirst Financial(888) 581-3320

  18. #18 SK Accounting & Business Advisors - A Member of Aline Accounting Partners Group

    Based in Chantilly, 11 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4460 Brookfield Corporate Dr Ste f, Chantilly, VA 20151
    View profile for SK Accounting & Business Advisors - A Member of Aline Accounting Partners Group(703) 802-2309

  19. #19 VIP Coach

    Based in Countryside, 10 mi away

    68/100RFA 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 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for VIP Coach(571) 605-1484

  23. #23 Creative Planning

    Based in McLean, 22 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8444 Westpark Dr #610, McLean, VA 22102
    View profile for Creative Planning(703) 734-9300

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

financial advisors in Gainesville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lydian Payments675.0★ (50)18 mi
27Nomis Group International675.0★ (260)In Gainesville
28Corbett Road Wealth Management674.9★ (87)23 mi
29Capital Fiduciary Advisors, LLC675.0★ (54)20 mi
30VLP Financial Advisors675.0★ (62)23 mi
31Guardian Mortgage Inc675.0★ (31)14 mi
32Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)673.8★ (334)10 mi
33Potomac Wealth & Tax LLC675.0★ (48)21 mi
34Cassaday & Company675.0★ (57)23 mi
35Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)663.5★ (111)In Gainesville
36Paul Babafemi Adenikinju: Primerica - Financial Services665.0★ (45)20 mi
37First Command Financial Advisor - Ben Lievestro, CFP®665.0★ (62)24 mi
38United Bank664.7★ (80)22 mi
39Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)663.9★ (122)10 mi
40McAdam Financial664.9★ (60)23 mi
41J.W. Financial665.0★ (37)18 mi
42Renner Financial Group, LLC665.0★ (24)14 mi
43WiserAdvisor664.6★ (34)14 mi
44Youssef Zeroual - Weichert Realtors665.0★ (32)19 mi
45First Command Financial Advisor - Brendan Cherasard, CFP®665.0★ (22)14 mi
46Acorn Financial Services, Inc.664.7★ (43)18 mi
47Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)664.2★ (149)19 mi
48VIP Business Credit665.0★ (14)10 mi
49Jones Mead & Associates664.9★ (51)23 mi
50First Command Financial Advisor - Steve Brown665.0★ (48)24 mi

Also serving Gainesville

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 Gainesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BMD Professional Consulting, Birhanu Demissie, CPA5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
CFI Financial Advisors - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC3.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Chris Marcoux - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Gainesville
Cornerstone Real Estate Investment ServicesIn Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cassandra M LippIn Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark B Miller, CFP®|ABFP®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Nainoksha KaushalIn Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Samet Degismen, AAMS®In Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tim BartzIn Gainesville
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tyson McClenny5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Heritage Financial5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Insight Wealth Management IncIn Gainesville
Merrill EdgeIn Gainesville
Mitch Mitchell - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Gainesville
Patrick Morton - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Gainesville
Tony DietrichIn Gainesville
W. Reid Howard - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Gainesville
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Gainesville
Zachary A Delphi - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Gainesville

How we ranked Gainesville financial advisors

We scored 306 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Gainesville?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Gainesville, VA is Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM) with an RFA Score of 73/100. It has 4.5★ from 688 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Granger Financial (#2) and The Diaz Financial Group (#3) follow. We ranked 306 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Gainesville?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 306 financial advisors serving Gainesville, VA. 6 of them are based in Gainesville; 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 Gainesville work on weekends?

80 of 306 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM) (#1), The Diaz Financial Group (#3) and MANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT (#6). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Gainesville financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 306 rated financial advisors in Gainesville is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM) has the most, 688 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 306 financial advisors serving Gainesville.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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