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Financial Advisors in McDonough, GA: 2026 rankings

110 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 McDonough: Novae - The Credit and Money Company, RFA Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 732 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Financial Paramedic, 185 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 110 ranked after Novae - The Credit and Money Company; ranked #2.

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

110 McDonough financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 31 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 110 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in McDonough 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 McDonough at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Novae - The Credit and Money Company744.9★ (732)Conyers, 16 mi away—Top score
2The Financial Paramedic705.0★ (185)Decatur, 18 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Willis Wright Jr: Primerica - Financial Services695.0★ (45)McDonough——
4Jasmine Hatch: Primerica - Financial Services675.0★ (25)McDonough——
5Status Capital & Co.665.0★ (63)Conyers, 17 mi away——
6Keep Money Financial665.0★ (19)McDonough——
7Hampton Tax and Financial Services, LLC664.7★ (98)Atlanta, 21 mi away——
8F5 Financial655.0★ (17)McDonough——
9Tiawan Daniels: Primerica - Financial Services655.0★ (46)Decatur, 18 mi away——
10Shawzonya Z Mallard: Primerica - Financial Services645.0★ (44)Decatur, 18 mi away——

All 110 financial advisors in McDonough, 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 The Financial Paramedic

    Based in Decatur, 18 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5036 Snapfinger Woods Dr Ste 109, Decatur, GA 30035
    View profile for The Financial Paramedic(470) 447-2725

  5. #5 Status Capital & Co.

    Based in Conyers, 17 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 General Arts Rd NW # K, Conyers, GA 30012
    View profile for Status Capital & Co.(470) 971-9656

  6. #6 Keep Money Financial

    Based in McDonough

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Avalon Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
    View profile for Keep Money Financial(678) 833-1850

  8. #8 F5 Financial

    Based in McDonough

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    70 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253
    View profile for F5 Financial(888) 454-1086

  13. #13 United Community

    Based in Conyers, 15 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.2★ from 65 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
    1000 Hwy 138 SE, Conyers, GA 30013
    View profile for United Community(770) 785-7880

  14. #14 United Community

    Based in Covington, 21 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.4★ from 68 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
    9100 Covington Bypass Rd, Covington, GA 30014
    View profile for United Community(678) 342-7242

  15. #15 United Community

    Based in Fayetteville, 18 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 N Jeff Davis Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    View profile for United Community(770) 461-4365

  19. #19 United Bank

    Based in Griffin, 16 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1340 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30223
    View profile for United Bank(770) 567-7211

  22. #22 Master Your Mint

    Based in Redan, 21 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1544 Wellborn Rd Unit 372, Redan, GA 30074
    View profile for Master Your Mint(404) 954-0095

  24. #24 United Community

    Based in Stockbridge, 6 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.2★ from 52 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
    850 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge, GA 30281
    View profile for United Community(770) 507-5855

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

financial advisors in McDonough, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Keli Hazel & Associates - Capitol Financial Solutions605.0★ (3)In McDonough
27Dream Better594.9★ (12)17 mi
28Kenya Tyson: Primerica - Financial Services595.0★ (16)22 mi
29Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)592.4★ (129)In McDonough
30TD Consulting595.0★ (7)14 mi
31Minerva Planning Group595.0★ (16)24 mi
32Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)582.8★ (98)10 mi
33Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Floyd J Gantt, AAMS®585.0★ (9)18 mi
34Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)582.6★ (84)7 mi
35Prosperous Enterprise, LLC585.0★ (15)25 mi
36HLM Financial Group - A Member of Aline Accounting Partners Group584.8★ (16)24 mi
37Black Wallstreet, Inc.585.0★ (8)17 mi
38InvestHER Fiduciary Solutions585.0★ (13)23 mi
39Shirley Carter: Primerica - Financial Services585.0★ (3)9 mi
40Cornerstone Wealth Partners585.0★ (13)24 mi
41Sturdy Payment Solutions LLC585.0★ (4)12 mi
42FORECLOSURE INTERNATIONAL GROUP584.8★ (150)20 mi
43Wealthcare Financial Group Inc.585.0★ (12)24 mi
44Truist582.0★ (58)In McDonough
45Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason Witcher, CRPC™|CKA®584.0★ (8)15 mi
46Peace of Mind Financial Strategies575.0★ (10)22 mi
47Charles Patterson Sr: Primerica - Financial Services574.0★ (7)15 mi
48Edelman Financial Engines575.0★ (9)22 mi
49Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group574.7★ (12)24 mi
50It's Possible Insurance and Financial Services575.0★ (6)18 mi

Also serving McDonough

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 McDonough
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American Global Wealth ManagementIn McDonough
Andvari AssociatesIn McDonough
Angelo Shipman: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (2)In McDonough
Applied Wealth ManagementIn McDonough
Cap1tol Street Financial Services Group, LLCIn McDonough
CapSouth Wealth ManagementIn McDonough
Edward JonesIn McDonough
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ansley C Sturgill5.0★ (1)In McDonough
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David R Dodd JrIn McDonough
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: John H Dorminy IV, AAMS®5.0★ (2)In McDonough
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Thomas J DorminyIn McDonough
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Vanessa Conwell5.0★ (2)In McDonough
Financial U5.0★ (1)In McDonough
HighQ Investments LLCIn McDonough
Joan Jones-white: Primerica - Financial Services4.0★ (1)In McDonough
Kevin Callison-Modern Woodmen of AmericaIn McDonough
Preston & Cleveland Wealth Management, LLCIn McDonough
Principal Financial GroupIn McDonough
Sylvia S Robinson: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (1)In McDonough
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn McDonough

How we ranked McDonough financial advisors

We scored 110 McDonough 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 McDonough 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 McDonough: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in McDonough?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in McDonough, GA is Novae - The Credit and Money Company with an RFA Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 732 Google reviews. The Financial Paramedic (#2) and Willis Wright Jr: Primerica - Financial Services (#3) follow. We ranked 110 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in McDonough?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 110 financial advisors serving McDonough, GA. 12 of them are based in McDonough; 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 McDonough work on weekends?

31 of 110 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Financial Paramedic (#2), Bourne Alliance Group, LLC (#12) and Prosperitage Wealth (#16). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do McDonough financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 110 rated financial advisors in McDonough is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Novae - The Credit and Money Company has the most, 732 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 McDonough count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 110 financial advisors serving McDonough.

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