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Financial Planners in Chelmsford, MA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Chelmsford: Markham Group, Inc., RFA Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Bank of America Financial Center, 483 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 345 ranked; ranked #7.

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

345 Chelmsford financial planners are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 100 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 345 rated firms.

Top 10 financial planners in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Markham Group, Inc.735.0★ (153)Leominster, 11 mi away—Top score
2Terranova & Associates CPA, LLC724.9★ (282)Danvers, 20 mi away——
3Turner & Costa, P.C.714.8★ (73)Westford, 4 mi away——
4Balance Wealth Advisors705.0★ (143)Wellesley, 20 mi away——
5NJB Accounting Solutions, LLC705.0★ (96)Salem, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Guardian Financial Services, LLC695.0★ (76)Salem, 15 mi away——
7Bank of America Financial Center694.3★ (483)Everett, 21 mi awaySatMost reviews
8McAdam Financial684.9★ (120)Boston, 23 mi away——
9Total Financial Freedom LLC685.0★ (112)Winthrop, 25 mi awayEvenings—
10SHP Financial685.0★ (50)Woburn, 13 mi away——

All 345 financial planners in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford

    #1 Markham Group, Inc.

    Based in Leominster, 11 mi away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Central Ave #2, Ayer, MA 01432
    View profile for Markham Group, Inc.(978) 772-0800

  3. #3 Turner & Costa, P.C.

    Based in Westford, 4 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    190 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886
    View profile for Turner & Costa, P.C.(978) 692-3291

  8. #8 McAdam Financial

    Based in Boston, 23 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Federal St Suite 1900, Boston, MA 02110
    View profile for McAdam Financial(857) 263-7759

  10. #10 SHP Financial

    Based in Woburn, 13 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Tradecenter Dr Ste 7810, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for SHP Financial(508) 746-2400

  12. #12 Spano Dawicki & Witt

    Based in Saugus, 19 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    605 Broadway 2nd Floor, Saugus, MA 01906
    View profile for Spano Dawicki & Witt(781) 231-7800

  14. #14 Salem Five Bank

    Based in Lowell, 5 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    691 Rogers St, Lowell, MA 01852
    View profile for Salem Five Bank(978) 458-6351

  15. #15 OpenRoad Wealth Advisors

    Based in Dracut, 12 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23 Main St Suite 2A, Andover, MA 01810
    View profile for OpenRoad Wealth Advisors(978) 475-5500

  16. #16 Alpha Taxes

    Based in Medford, 19 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    394 Main St, Medford, MA 02155
    View profile for Alpha Taxes(781) 393-0101

  17. #17 Salem Five Bank

    Based in Tewksbury, 9 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2171 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876
    View profile for Salem Five Bank(978) 658-7270

  25. #25 Granite Oak Private Wealth

    Based in Londonderry, 19 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1c Commons Dr UNIT 17, Londonderry, NH 03053
    View profile for Granite Oak Private Wealth(603) 894-4554

Financial planners 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 345 ranked financial planners here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial planners in Chelmsford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sentinel Group654.1★ (113)15 mi
27Stephen Freedman - Edelman Financial Engines655.0★ (26)12 mi
28Fidelity Investments654.3★ (38)9 mi
29Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)654.1★ (171)20 mi
30Acacia Insurance, Inc.654.8★ (38)16 mi
31First Command Financial Advisor - Dan Ferris655.0★ (24)12 mi
32Shervin Sadr - Financial Planner655.0★ (50)24 mi
33Champion Financial Strategies & Insurance Solutions - IRA, 401k, Stocks, Life Insurance655.0★ (23)12 mi
34Compass Financial655.0★ (19)10 mi
35The Drouin Wealth Management Group655.0★ (22)13 mi
36Beacon Pointe Advisors645.0★ (31)18 mi
37Boston Retirement Group645.0★ (29)17 mi
38Carolyn Nolan - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC645.0★ (26)16 mi
39Enterprise Bank (Part of Rockland Trust)644.7★ (26)13 mi
40Enterprise Bank (Part of Rockland Trust)644.3★ (15)4 mi
41ClearPath Financial Partners645.0★ (41)23 mi
42Enterprise Bank (Part of Rockland Trust)644.6★ (13)5 mi
43Beacon Pointe Advisors644.8★ (26)15 mi
44Law Offices of Adam J. Tobin644.8★ (23)14 mi
45Salem Five Bank644.2★ (15)4 mi
46Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)643.4★ (21)In Chelmsford
47First Command Financial Advisor - Kristina Patt645.0★ (17)12 mi
48Enterprise Bank (Part of Rockland Trust)644.2★ (14)4 mi
49Hoyt Wealth Management645.0★ (8)3 mi
50Enterprise Bank (Part of Rockland Trust)644.9★ (11)6 mi

Also serving Chelmsford

20 more financial planners 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 planners serving Chelmsford
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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joseph L Languirand5.0★ (1)In Chelmsford
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael Rinaldi, CFP®|CFA®In Chelmsford
Edward Jones | InvestmentsIn Chelmsford
Eppolito, Carbone & Co.5.0★ (1)In Chelmsford
James Henry - TD Wealth Financial AdvisorIn Chelmsford
Joseph G Flynn - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Chelmsford
Lefebvre KennethIn Chelmsford
Marino Anthony JIn Chelmsford
Merrimack Valley FinancialIn Chelmsford
Money Concepts Financial Planning CenterIn Chelmsford
Rainbow Accounting & Tax LLCIn Chelmsford
Resolute Financial LLCIn Chelmsford
Russo Wealth Advisors5.0★ (1)In Chelmsford
Schwartz Financial Services, Inc.5.0★ (3)In Chelmsford
The Legacy Financial Co.5.0★ (2)In Chelmsford

How we ranked Chelmsford financial planners

We scored 345 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford: frequently asked questions

Which financial planner has the highest RFA Score in Chelmsford?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial planner in Chelmsford, MA is Markham Group, Inc. with an RFA Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews. Terranova & Associates CPA, LLC (#2) and Turner & Costa, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 345 financial planners on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial planners are there in Chelmsford?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 345 financial planners serving Chelmsford, MA. 2 of them are based in Chelmsford; 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 planners in Chelmsford work on weekends?

100 of 345 ranked financial planners post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NJB Accounting Solutions, LLC (#5), Bank of America Financial Center (#7) and Oliver Capital Management (#13). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Chelmsford financial planners have?

The median Google rating among 345 rated financial planners in Chelmsford is 4.4★, with a median of 15 reviews. Bank of America Financial Center has the most, 483 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Chelmsford count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 345 financial planners serving Chelmsford.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

More financial planners and Chelmsford pages