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Financial Planners in Boardman, OH: 2026 rankings

34 financial planners ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest RFA Score in Boardman: Gem-Young Insurance & Wealth Advisors, RFA Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Mediate Financial Services, 48 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked after Gem-Young Insurance & Wealth Advisors; ranked #2.

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

34 Boardman financial planners are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Financial planners in Youngstown ranking. See Financial planners in Youngstown

Top 10 financial planners in Boardman 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 planners in Boardman at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Gem-Young Insurance & Wealth Advisors794.9★ (325)BoardmanTop score
2Mediate Financial Services755.0★ (48)BoardmanMost reviews
3Capital A Wealth Management (Kiefer Financial Services)755.0★ (41)Boardman—
4FJF Wealth Management Co.725.0★ (13)Boardman—
5Bury Financial Group704.5★ (8)Youngstown, 1 mi away—
6The Money Lady®705.0★ (10)Youngstown, 5 mi away—
7Capital A Wealth Management705.0★ (45)New Castle, 19 mi away—
8MassMutual Financial Advisors694.3★ (6)Boardman—
9Financial Security Management695.0★ (22)Niles, 13 mi away—
10Stifel695.0★ (4)Boardman—

All 34 financial planners in Boardman, 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 Mediate Financial Services

    Based in Boardman

    75/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6674 Tippecanoe Rd Ste 5 & 6, Canfield, OH 44406
    View profile for Mediate Financial Services(330) 702-3556

  5. #5 Bury Financial Group

    Based in Youngstown, 1 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7620 Market St Unit 5, Youngstown, OH 44512
    View profile for Bury Financial Group(330) 757-1992

  6. #6 The Money Lady®

    Based in Youngstown, 5 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26 Market St Suite 307A, Youngstown, OH 44503
    View profile for The Money Lady®(330) 967-0456

  10. #10 Stifel

    Based in Boardman

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6575 Seville Dr, Canfield, OH 44406
    View profile for Stifel(330) 533-7191

  12. #12 JFS Wealth Advisors

    Based in Hermitage, 19 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1479 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
    View profile for JFS Wealth Advisors(724) 962-3200

  13. #13 Young Financial Group

    Based in Boardman

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4030 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
    View profile for Young Financial Group(330) 533-0610

  17. #17 The Emery Agency Inc

    Based in Warren, 14 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4479 Creekside Blvd, Vienna, OH 44473
    View profile for The Emery Agency Inc(330) 539-1213

  18. #18 Mrozek Financial

    Based in New Castle, 15 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2210 W State St A, New Castle, PA 16101
    View profile for Mrozek Financial(724) 658-6392

  19. #19 JERVIS FINANCIAL GROUP

    Based in Warren, 15 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8922 E Market St, Warren, OH 44484
    View profile for JERVIS FINANCIAL GROUP(330) 984-0390

  25. #25 Ristvey Investment Group

    Based in Hermitage, 19 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    499 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
    View profile for Ristvey Investment Group(724) 342-3388

How we ranked Boardman financial planners

We scored 34 Boardman financial planners 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 Boardman 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 planner

  1. Confirm the financial planner 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 planner

  • 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 planner?
  • 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 planners in Boardman: frequently asked questions

Which financial planner has the highest RFA Score in Boardman?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial planner in Boardman, OH is Gem-Young Insurance & Wealth Advisors with an RFA Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews. Mediate Financial Services (#2) and Capital A Wealth Management (Kiefer Financial Services) (#3) follow. We ranked 34 financial planners on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial planners are there in Boardman?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 34 financial planners serving Boardman, OH. 9 of them are based in Boardman; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial planners in Boardman work on weekends?

1 of 34 ranked financial planners post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Grace Financial Services (#21). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Boardman financial planners have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated financial planners in Boardman is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Gem-Young Insurance & Wealth Advisors has the most, 325 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 planners?

Each financial planner 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 planners outside Boardman count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Boardman city center, our service radius for financial planners. 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 planners 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 planner do?

Financial planners build a written plan across a client’s goals: cash flow, savings, investments, insurance needs, taxes, retirement and estate. Many charge a flat or hourly fee for the plan, an ongoing retainer, or a share of the assets they manage.

How are financial planners in Boardman ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers financial planning 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 planner’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 planner in Boardman 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 planners 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 Boardman

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 34 financial planners serving Boardman.

More financial planners and Boardman pages