Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Financial Advisors in Marion, OH: 2026 rankings
16 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 Marion: Alluvial Private Wealth (Marion), RFA Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Pathways Financial Credit Union - Delaware, 195 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Marion financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated firms.
Top 10 financial advisors in Marion 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.
| Rank | Business | RFA Score | Google rating | Based in | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alluvial Private Wealth (Marion) | 74 | 5.0★ (22) | Marion | Top score |
| 2 | Pathways Financial Credit Union - Delaware | 74 | 4.9★ (195) | Delaware, 20 mi away | Most reviews |
| 3 | Dostal & Kirk Insurance & Financial Services | 69 | 5.0★ (16) | Bucyrus, 17 mi away | — |
| 4 | Forefront Wealth Partners | 68 | 5.0★ (17) | Columbus, 18 mi away | — |
| 5 | Brian McConnell - McConnell Wealth Management, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (13) | Bucyrus, 17 mi away | — |
| 6 | Delaware Financial Planning | 67 | 5.0★ (14) | Delaware, 20 mi away | — |
| 7 | Dostal & Kirk Insurance & Financial Services | 67 | 5.0★ (11) | Galion, 20 mi away | — |
| 8 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dusty Hostutler, CFP®|AAMS® | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | Delaware, 21 mi away | — |
| 9 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Sean Ritzhaupt | 65 | 3.4★ (5) | Bucyrus, 17 mi away | — |
| 10 | House Of Investments | 65 | 5.0★ (4) | Galion, 20 mi away | — |
All 16 financial advisors in Marion, 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.
- 74/100RFA Score
Based in Delaware, 20 mi away
74/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Bucyrus, 17 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Columbus, 18 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Bucyrus, 17 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Delaware, 20 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Galion, 20 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Delaware, 21 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Bucyrus, 17 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Galion, 20 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Delaware, 20 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Delaware, 21 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Delaware, 23 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Delaware, 24 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
#15 Republic Finance
Based in Marion
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Loan agency”.
#16 Tax Matters Rep.
Based in Galion, 21 mi away
54/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation”.
Also serving Marion
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.
How we ranked Marion financial advisors
We scored 16 Marion 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Marion data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 30% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results) | Measured |
| Registration | 20% | Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Specialty focus | 15% | How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a financial advisor
- 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.
- Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
- 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.
- Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
- Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
- Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
- 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.
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Update log for Marion
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 16 financial advisors serving Marion.
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