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Financial Advisors in Lafayette, LA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Lafayette: Meridian Wealth Management, LLC :Retirement Planning for First Responders, RFA Score 78/100; 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: First Horizon Bank - Lafayette, LA - 2602 Johnston St, 45 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 60 ranked after Meridian Wealth Management, LLC :Retirement Planning for First Responders; ranked #6.

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

60 Lafayette financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Lafayette 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 Lafayette at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Meridian Wealth Management, LLC :Retirement Planning for First Responders784.9★ (74)Lafayette—Top score
2Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Donald M Paul, CFP®|CEPA®|AAMS®765.0★ (41)Lafayette——
3Horizon Capital Management, Inc. Lafayette, LA: Dexter P. Lyons, Owner755.0★ (33)LafayetteSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Michele Schambough, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank755.0★ (29)Lafayette——
5Wealth Advisors: Nolan Venable755.0★ (28)Lafayette——
6First Horizon Bank - Lafayette, LA - 2602 Johnston St744.4★ (45)Lafayette—Most reviews
7Eleser Financial745.0★ (24)Lafayette——
8Hux Capital Management, LLC744.7★ (31)Lafayette——
9Summit Financial Wealth Advisors744.8★ (24)Lafayette——
10Amber Patout, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank735.0★ (20)Lafayette——

All 60 financial advisors in Lafayette, 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.

  7. #7 Eleser Financial

    Based in Lafayette

    74/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    412 W University Ave Ste 103, Lafayette, LA 70506
    View profile for Eleser Financial(337) 326-0229

  8. #8 Hux Capital Management, LLC

    Based in Lafayette

    74/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4023 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 201, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Hux Capital Management, LLC(337) 366-9892

  11. #11 Morella & Morella, LLC

    Based in Lafayette

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2901 Johnston St Ste 401, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Morella & Morella, LLC(337) 895-0800

  16. #16 Goff Wealth Management

    Based in Lafayette

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 Settlers Trace Blvd Suite B, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Goff Wealth Management(337) 534-4987

  18. #18 Bentley & Co Wealth Management - Financial Advisor: Carlo Bentley AIFA, PPC

    Based in Lafayette

    69/100RFA 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–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    714 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste D2, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Bentley & Co Wealth Management - Financial Advisor: Carlo Bentley AIFA, PPC(337) 235-6233

  23. #23 Charles Schwab

    Based in Lafayette

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Settlers Trace Blvd #12, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Charles Schwab(337) 265-4210

  25. #25 Stone Wealth Partners

    Based in Lafayette

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–3 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Camellia Blvd #101, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Stone Wealth Partners(337) 660-2334

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

financial advisors in Lafayette, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Zachary Paul Mitchell Jr: Primerica - Financial Services685.0★ (4)In Lafayette
27Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marcus T White, CFP®685.0★ (6)6 mi
28Southern Financial Credit Services674.0★ (4)In Lafayette
29The ROCK Financial Group674.0★ (4)In Lafayette
30CWM Planning675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
31Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andre Hebert675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
32Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: John P Marceaux675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
33ADVSR Wealth Management - Financial Advisor: Blake Harper675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
34Godley Wealth Management675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
35Meche and Associates675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
36Meche & Associates675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
37Lafayette, LA Branch Office - UBS Financial Services Inc.675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
38The Vermilion Group - Morgan Stanley675.0★ (3)In Lafayette
39Broussard Poche LLP674.7★ (3)In Lafayette
40Matthew James Tax & Wealth Management673.3★ (4)In Lafayette
41Delta Financial Services672.3★ (6)In Lafayette
42Peak Wealth Management673.7★ (3)In Lafayette
43Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors673.3★ (3)In Lafayette
44Castille Financial661.5★ (14)In Lafayette
45First Horizon Bank - Opelousas, LA - E Landry St653.7★ (28)22 mi
46Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason E Duhon, ChFC®|CEPA®|AAMS®654.0★ (4)11 mi
47Aldron Analytics & Consulting LLC645.0★ (26)In Lafayette
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Nick Suire, CFP®645.0★ (5)18 mi
49Pivot Coaching International LLC645.0★ (6)21 mi
50Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: John A Suire635.0★ (4)18 mi

Also serving Lafayette

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 Lafayette
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ahrens Investment Partners5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Andy Schmitz - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Broussard, LeBlanc & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Clark Hanes and Faul LLC3.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Coastal Capital Advisors5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Steve Self5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Todd S Newberg, CFP®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Elizabeth Diebold - Thrivent2.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Eric Leblanc - Raymond James5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Going, Sebastien, Fisher & LeBouef LLP3.0★ (2)In Lafayette
HB Financial Wealth Management5.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Lincoln Financial Group3.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Lori Broussard - Prudential Financial5.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Lynn Wood & Associates1.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Northwestern Mutual - Lafayette4.3★ (11)In Lafayette
Prudential|Christopher Babin|Life Insurance & Annuities1.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Raymond James Financial Services5.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Ryan Blair Stewart - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Lafayette
Solutions For Business Inc5.0★ (2)In Lafayette
Wilson Wealth Advisors - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Lafayette

How we ranked Lafayette financial advisors

We scored 60 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Lafayette?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Lafayette, LA is Meridian Wealth Management, LLC :Retirement Planning for First Responders with an RFA Score of 78/100. It has 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews. Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Donald M Paul, CFP®|CEPA®|AAMS® (#2) and Horizon Capital Management, Inc. Lafayette, LA: Dexter P. Lyons, Owner (#3) follow. We ranked 60 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Lafayette?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 60 financial advisors serving Lafayette, LA. 41 of them are based in Lafayette; 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 Lafayette work on weekends?

3 of 60 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Horizon Capital Management, Inc. Lafayette, LA: Dexter P. Lyons, Owner (#3). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Lafayette financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 60 rated financial advisors in Lafayette is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Meridian Wealth Management, LLC :Retirement Planning for First Responders has the most, 74 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 Lafayette count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 60 financial advisors serving Lafayette.

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