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Financial Advisors in Newton, NC: 2026 rankings

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Newton: Lyon Financial, RFA Score 72/100; 4.7★ from 682 Google reviews.

  2. 49

    Most-reviewed: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), 130 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 90 ranked after Lyon Financial; ranked #49.

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

90 Newton financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 90 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Newton 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 Newton at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lyon Financial724.7★ (682)Mooresville, 21 mi away—Top score
2Stoic Private Wealth715.0★ (38)Hickory, 2 mi away——
3The Mortgage Planner with Element Home Loans695.0★ (126)Davidson, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Summit Credit Union694.6★ (58)Hickory, 8 mi away——
5Thayer Financial695.0★ (32)Hickory, 8 mi away——
6Melissa Pearce, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank695.0★ (30)Hickory, 8 mi away——
7Dean Financial LLC684.9★ (28)Hickory, 8 mi away——
8First Horizon Bank - Newton, NC - Northwest Blvd684.3★ (19)Newton——
9Leonard Wealth Management, LLC, A Registered Investment Advisor665.0★ (24)Lincolnton, 14 mi away——
10First Horizon Bank - Statesville, NC - E Broad St664.8★ (64)Statesville, 22 mi away——

All 90 financial advisors in Newton, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newton

    #1 Lyon Financial

    Based in Mooresville, 21 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 682 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.7★ from 682 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    118 Morlake Dr Ste 202, Mooresville, NC 28117
    View profile for Lyon Financial(877) 754-5966

  2. #2 Stoic Private Wealth

    Based in Hickory, 2 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613
    View profile for Stoic Private Wealth(828) 994-4755

  4. #4 Summit Credit Union

    Based in Hickory, 8 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 1st Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Summit Credit Union(828) 267-5768

  5. #5 Thayer Financial

    Based in Hickory, 8 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    439 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
    View profile for Thayer Financial(828) 569-2785

  7. #7 Dean Financial LLC

    Based in Hickory, 8 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 1st Ave NW #407, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Dean Financial LLC(828) 855-9833

  11. #11 Simplified Financial

    Based in Lincolnton, 14 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    333 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
    View profile for Simplified Financial(980) 222-7404

  17. #17 Castle Wealth Group, LLC

    Based in Mooresville, 20 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 Plantation Ridge Dr Ste 110, Mooresville, NC 28117
    View profile for Castle Wealth Group, LLC(704) 594-8000

  21. #21 MB Wealth Advisors

    Based in Huntersville, 25 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8936 Northpointe Executive Park Dr Suites 240/260, Huntersville, NC 28078
    View profile for MB Wealth Advisors(704) 584-9363

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

financial advisors in Newton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Patrick A Nielsen, CFP®645.0★ (23)22 mi
27RB WEALTH PARTNERS645.0★ (28)25 mi
28Diamond Pointe Financial, Inc645.0★ (5)8 mi
29Beth L Deal - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC645.0★ (5)8 mi
30MG Partners Private Wealth645.0★ (5)9 mi
31Crown Advisors, LLC644.9★ (19)20 mi
32Mumy Financial Advisors, LLC645.0★ (4)8 mi
33Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Johnson635.0★ (4)9 mi
34Prime Benefits Insurance635.0★ (3)8 mi
35Deal Financial Group635.0★ (3)8 mi
36Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bill Barlow634.2★ (5)10 mi
37Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Denise D Clay635.0★ (3)8 mi
38United Bank633.6★ (24)14 mi
39Patrick Elmore - Raymond James635.0★ (9)17 mi
40Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Steve Reese, AAMS®635.0★ (3)9 mi
41St. George Wealth Management635.0★ (12)20 mi
42Resource Partners, LLC Raymond James635.0★ (3)9 mi
43Integrative Planning635.0★ (15)23 mi
444Point Wealth Management634.9★ (16)23 mi
45R&J Investments633.8★ (4)9 mi
46VectorVest624.0★ (63)23 mi
47Passport Wealth Management625.0★ (15)24 mi
48Western & Southern Life624.2★ (17)20 mi
49Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)623.1★ (130)8 mi
50Chris Rhyne Financial Management625.0★ (4)13 mi

Also serving Newton

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 Newton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agape Financial Solutions, LLCIn Newton
Covered Bridge Investment GroupIn Newton
Covered Bridge Wealth ManagementIn Newton
David Brown - Raymond JamesIn Newton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jeff Godsell5.0★ (2)In Newton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Katie B Goforth, AAMS®In Newton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tiffany N Little5.0★ (1)In Newton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tim Bryson, ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)In Newton
Florance Johnson - ThriventIn Newton
Hart Financial CoachingIn Newton
InvestingAllDayLLCIn Newton
KINGDOM WEALTH BUILDINGIn Newton
Michael Gerken - ThriventIn Newton
Natalie Klopfer - ThriventIn Newton
Peoples Investment Services, Inc. - Raymond JamesIn Newton
Raymond James Financial Services | Peoples Bank1.0★ (1)In Newton
Ryan Spleet - Thrivent5.0★ (1)In Newton
Sherrills Ford Financial Planning5.0★ (1)In Newton
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Newton
Your Journey Financial Advisors - ThriventIn Newton

How we ranked Newton financial advisors

We scored 90 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Newton?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Newton, NC is Lyon Financial with an RFA Score of 72/100. It has 4.7★ from 682 Google reviews. Stoic Private Wealth (#2) and The Mortgage Planner with Element Home Loans (#3) follow. We ranked 90 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Newton?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 90 financial advisors serving Newton, NC. 2 of them are based in Newton; 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 Newton work on weekends?

7 of 90 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is The Mortgage Planner with Element Home Loans (#3). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Newton financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 90 rated financial advisors in Newton is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Lyon Financial has the most, 682 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 Newton count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 90 financial advisors serving Newton.

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