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Financial Advisors in Raleigh, NC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Raleigh: IPX1031: Whitney Brennan, RFA Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews.

  2. 19

    Most-reviewed: American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc, 884 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 247 ranked; ranked #19.

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

247 Raleigh financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 25 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 247 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Raleigh 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 Raleigh at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1IPX1031: Whitney Brennan735.0★ (77)RaleighTop score
2Steward Wealth Strategies - Raleigh Office734.9★ (79)Raleigh—
3Scott D Sorrell, CFP®, AIF®, AEP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CKA®, RICP®, CASL®, CLTC735.0★ (65)Raleigh—
4Trevor Lawson, CFP®, AIF®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CDFA®, TPCP® , Financial Advisor735.0★ (63)Raleigh—
5Left Tackle Advisors734.9★ (72)Raleigh—
6SmithSandlin Wealth Planning Powered By LPL Financial725.0★ (58)Raleigh—
7Peace Of Mind Wealth Management725.0★ (51)Raleigh—
8Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Victoria L Johnston, CFP®|CEPA®725.0★ (46)Raleigh—
9Stone Legacy Capital725.0★ (44)Raleigh—
10Cardinal Hill Wealth Management715.0★ (76)Cary, 8 mi away—

All 247 financial advisors in Raleigh, 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.

  4. #4 Trevor Lawson, CFP®, AIF®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CDFA®, TPCP® , Financial Advisor

    Based in Raleigh

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8816 Six Forks Rd Ste 301, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Trevor Lawson, CFP®, AIF®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CDFA®, TPCP® , Financial Advisor(919) 719-3816

  5. #5 Left Tackle Advisors

    Based in Raleigh

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1340 Sunday Dr #101, Raleigh, NC 27607
    View profile for Left Tackle Advisors(919) 900-8032

  9. #9 Stone Legacy Capital

    Based in Raleigh

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8341 Bandford Way #007, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Stone Legacy Capital(919) 341-6462

  14. #14 WOOMER Insurance

    Based in Apex, 12 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
    View profile for WOOMER Insurance(919) 290-6000

  17. #17 Pelnik Insurance

    Based in Cary, 8 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Ridgeview Dr STE 100, Cary, NC 27511
    View profile for Pelnik Insurance(919) 459-8000

  18. #18 Raleigh Wealth Solutions

    Based in Cary, 9 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    117 Edinburgh S Dr #110, Cary, NC 27511
    View profile for Raleigh Wealth Solutions(919) 852-1215

  24. #24 Pendleton Financial

    Based in Raleigh

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2607 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
    View profile for Pendleton Financial(919) 781-4167

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

financial advisors in Raleigh, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Concord Private Wealth of Sullivan & Associates Wealth Management695.0★ (22)In Raleigh
27Omega Tandy: Primerica - Financial Services695.0★ (22)In Raleigh
28Ark Royal Wealth Management695.0★ (21)In Raleigh
29Retirement Solutions695.0★ (43)8 mi
30The Sizemore Group - Morgan Stanley694.8★ (25)In Raleigh
31Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Darryl Banks, CFP®|AAMS®695.0★ (20)In Raleigh
32Financial Symmetry694.9★ (20)In Raleigh
33Capital Investment Companies694.7★ (24)In Raleigh
34Cerity Partners695.0★ (18)In Raleigh
35Olde Raleigh Financial Group695.0★ (18)In Raleigh
36First Horizon Bank - Cary, NC - SW Cary Pkwy694.9★ (50)11 mi
37Brian B. Bunn CPA, PLLC694.8★ (19)In Raleigh
38BSG Advisers685.0★ (45)12 mi
39Bo Nicholson, CFP®, CRPC®685.0★ (15)In Raleigh
40AVRAC FINANCE685.0★ (21)4 mi
41Vesta Wealth Advisors684.8★ (17)In Raleigh
42The Morris Group @ LPL Financial685.0★ (21)5 mi
43Fortress Tax Services685.0★ (51)15 mi
44Nick Pangakis RICP FSCP LUTCF685.0★ (14)In Raleigh
45June Neri Financial685.0★ (52)15 mi
46Paul Scheible, CPA, PLLC684.9★ (151)25 mi
47Capital Financial Advisory Group684.6★ (87)14 mi
48Proximity Financial Partners685.0★ (13)In Raleigh
49Lily Wealth Partners685.0★ (13)In Raleigh
50Andrew K. Rose, CFP , CLU , RICP Financial Advisor685.0★ (13)In Raleigh

Also serving Raleigh

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 Raleigh
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AIM Advisors5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Anchor Capital Management Company4.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Beacon Wealthcare, LLC.5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bill Young5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Donna C Winbon5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael A Minotti, CFP®3.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: W George Alexander Jr, CFP®5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
FIRST Financial Group5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Franklin Watkins Financial Group5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Global Strategic Alliance LLC4.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Inspired Capital - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
James M Richardson - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
K&M Wealth Services5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Madison Oaks Wealth Partners5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Miner Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Oak Capital Advisors LLC5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Peoples Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Rtr Services1.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Shah Capital Management Inc3.0★ (2)In Raleigh
Waterstone Defeasance, LLC5.0★ (2)In Raleigh

How we ranked Raleigh financial advisors

We scored 247 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Raleigh?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Raleigh, NC is IPX1031: Whitney Brennan with an RFA Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews. Steward Wealth Strategies - Raleigh Office (#2) and Scott D Sorrell, CFP®, AIF®, AEP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CKA®, RICP®, CASL®, CLTC (#3) follow. We ranked 247 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Raleigh?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 247 financial advisors serving Raleigh, NC. 36 of them are based in Raleigh; 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 Raleigh work on weekends?

25 of 247 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc (#19) and MJ Sheerin, M.S. Taxation (#25). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Raleigh financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 247 rated financial advisors in Raleigh is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc has the most, 884 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Raleigh count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 247 financial advisors serving Raleigh.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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