Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Financial Advisors in Saint Charles, IL: 2026 rankings
599 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 Saint Charles: Old Second National Bank, RFA Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), 494 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 599 ranked after Old Second National Bank; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
599 Saint Charles financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 170 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 599 rated firms.
Top 10 financial advisors in Saint Charles 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 | Old Second National Bank | 76 | 4.9★ (1,619) | Aurora, 11 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | NRACPA LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (326) | Hoffman Estates, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor | 72 | 5.0★ (174) | Naperville, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mutual of Omaha Mortgage | 72 | 4.9★ (314) | Lombard, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Dala Group | 72 | 5.0★ (176) | Hoffman Estates, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Guardian Wealth Advisory Group | 71 | 5.0★ (107) | Elgin, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Chris Eastman Team - Society Mortgage | 71 | 5.0★ (149) | Bloomingdale, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | KTax and Accounting | 71 | 5.0★ (235) | Wood Dale, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ashraf Gerges - COUNTRY Financial Representative | 71 | 5.0★ (130) | Aurora, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Orazio Difruscolo - COUNTRY Financial Representative | 71 | 5.0★ (43) | Saint Charles | — | — |
All 599 financial advisors in Saint Charles, 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.
- 76/100RFA Score
#2 NRACPA LLC
Based in Hoffman Estates, 14 mi away
73/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Naperville, 12 mi away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Lombard, 16 mi away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 13 mi away
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Elgin, 8 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Bloomingdale, 12 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Wood Dale, 16 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Aurora, 12 mi away
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Saint Charles
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Saint Charles
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Glendale Heights, 12 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Saint Charles
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Saint Charles
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Warrenville, 10 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Schaumburg, 16 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Warrenville, 10 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Aurora, 9 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Saint Charles
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Bartlett, 7 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 2 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Elgin, 11 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Wasco, 5 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 36 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 599 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint Charles
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 Saint Charles financial advisors
We scored 599 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 599 financial advisors serving Saint Charles.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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