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Financial Advisors in Hilton Head, SC: 2026 rankings

53 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 Hilton Head: Sea Island Financial Services, LLC Bluffton SC, RFA Score 75/100; 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Gregg Miller - COUNTRY Financial Representative, 111 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #2.

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

53 Hilton Head financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 53 rated firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Financial advisors in Hilton Head Island ranking. See Financial advisors in Hilton Head Island

Top 10 financial advisors in Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Sea Island Financial Services, LLC Bluffton SC755.0★ (72)Bluffton, 8 mi awayTop score
2Gregg Miller - COUNTRY Financial Representative724.9★ (111)Savannah, 22 mi awayMost reviews
3Coastline Complete Wealth724.9★ (57)Bluffton, 13 mi away—
4United Community714.9★ (28)Bluffton, 6 mi away—
5CrossRoads Financial Group LLC715.0★ (19)Hilton Head Island, 4 mi away—
6Lighthouse Financial Group705.0★ (49)Savannah, 20 mi away—
7Graylark Financial695.0★ (13)Bluffton, 6 mi away—
8Bluffton Financial Planning685.0★ (15)Bluffton, 11 mi away—
9Truist673.6★ (13)Hilton Head Island, 4 mi away—
10Charles Schwab664.1★ (9)Bluffton, 7 mi away—

All 53 financial advisors in Hilton Head, 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.

  4. #4 United Community

    Based in Bluffton, 6 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 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
    52 Burnt Church Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for United Community(843) 837-8433

  6. #6 Lighthouse Financial Group

    Based in Savannah, 20 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Johnny Mercer Blvd #2, Savannah, GA 31410
    View profile for Lighthouse Financial Group(912) 354-4200

  7. #7 Graylark Financial

    Based in Bluffton, 6 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    181 Bluffton Rd Ste. F201, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Graylark Financial(843) 931-4900

  9. #9 Truist

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 4 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1008 William Hilton Pkwy Ste A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for Truist(843) 686-7227

  10. #10 Charles Schwab

    Based in Bluffton, 7 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    67 Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Charles Schwab(843) 473-3620

  12. #12 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 305, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(800) 544-8672

  13. #13 United Community

    Based in Savannah, 22 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 19 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
    2225 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31404
    View profile for United Community(912) 303-9667

  15. #15 SOLE Financial Group

    Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 Plantation Park Dr Ste 107, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for SOLE Financial Group(843) 707-4859

  16. #16 Truist

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21 William Pope Dr, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for Truist(843) 706-7920

  21. #21 Conscious Capital, LLC

    Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 Belfair Oaks Blvd #2a, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Conscious Capital, LLC(843) 757-2444

  22. #22 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian T Richter, ChFC®|CPWA®|CAP®|CLU®|CRPC™

    Based in Port Royal, 12 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1702 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian T Richter, ChFC®|CPWA®|CAP®|CLU®|CRPC™(843) 522-9001

  25. #25 DWT Financial

    Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    238 Hitching Post Crescent, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for DWT Financial(843) 868-1185

How we ranked Hilton Head financial advisors

We scored 53 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Hilton Head?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Hilton Head, SC is Sea Island Financial Services, LLC Bluffton SC with an RFA Score of 75/100. It has 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews. Gregg Miller - COUNTRY Financial Representative (#2) and Coastline Complete Wealth (#3) follow. We ranked 53 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Hilton Head?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 53 financial advisors serving Hilton Head, SC. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial advisors in Hilton Head work on weekends?

6 of 53 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Truist (#16). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Hilton Head financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated financial advisors in Hilton Head is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Gregg Miller - COUNTRY Financial Representative has the most, 111 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hilton Head count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 53 financial advisors serving Hilton Head.

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