Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Financial Advisors in Pickering, ON: 2026 rankings
588 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 Pickering: Ai Financial, RFA Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews; open evenings.
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Most-reviewed: Questrade, 6,781 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 588 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
588 Pickering financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 150 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 588 rated firms.
Top 10 financial advisors in Pickering 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 | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ai Financial | 73 | 4.9★ (972) | Markham, 20 km away | Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Mak Tax & Accounting Services Inc. | 72 | 4.7★ (1,293) | Scarborough, 15 km away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Ben Aldridge, Landbridge Financial Solutions - Sun Life | 72 | 5.0★ (263) | Ajax, 11 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Questrade | 72 | 4.5★ (6,781) | North York, 26 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | INFORCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 71 | 5.0★ (157) | Ajax, 8 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Ascendant Financial Inc. | 71 | 5.0★ (638) | East York, 28 km away | — | — |
| 7 | National Debt Relief - Canada Debt Relief Professionals | 71 | 4.9★ (1,073) | Vaughan, 31 km away | Sat | — |
| 8 | CFS Wealth Management Inc. | 70 | 5.0★ (362) | Vaughan, 31 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Global Tax & Wealth Management | 70 | 5.0★ (105) | Brampton, 13 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The McClelland Financial Group | 69 | 5.0★ (142) | Markham, 20 km away | — | — |
All 588 financial advisors in Pickering, 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.
- 73/100RFA Score
Based in Scarborough, 15 km away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 1,293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Ajax, 11 km away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#4 Questrade
Based in North York, 26 km away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 6,781 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Ajax, 8 km away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in East York, 28 km away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Vaughan, 31 km away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 1,073 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Vaughan, 31 km away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Brampton, 13 km away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Markham, 20 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#11 Legacy Financial
Based in East York, 12 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
#12 Bromwich+Smith
Based in Scarborough, 17 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Markham, 20 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#14 CL Financial
Based in East York, 21 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Richmond Hill, 25 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Toronto, 31 km away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#17 Wealth Bridge
Based in Pickering
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Markham, 20 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
#19 Longevity Wealth
Based in Toronto, 37 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Scarborough, 17 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#21 Novel Wealth
Based in Toronto, 37 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Richmond Hill, 21 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Newmarket, 30 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Markham, 20 km away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Markham, 16 km away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
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 588 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Pickering
20 more financial advisors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Pickering financial advisors
We scored 588 Pickering 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 Pickering 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 Pickering
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 588 financial advisors serving Pickering.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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