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Financial Planners in Stow, OH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Stow: Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, RFA Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Affinity Group, 213 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 110 ranked after Mutual of Omaha Mortgage; ranked #2.

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

110 Stow financial planners are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 110 rated firms.

Top 10 financial planners in Stow 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 Stow at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Mutual of Omaha Mortgage744.9★ (441)Seven Hills, 21 mi awayTop score
2The Affinity Group725.0★ (213)Canton, 22 mi awayMost reviews
3Lee Hyder and Associates715.0★ (42)Akron, 8 mi away—
4Upper Room Solutions704.9★ (19)Cuyahoga Falls, 3 mi away—
5Integrated Wealth Management705.0★ (50)Green, 15 mi away—
6EmVision Capital Advisors704.9★ (42)Aurora, 12 mi away—
7Hyland Wealth Management705.0★ (45)Akron, 14 mi away—
8Pathways Financial Credit Union - Seven Hills694.8★ (86)Seven Hills, 19 mi away—
9Western Reserve Capital Management, LLC695.0★ (16)Hudson, 6 mi away—
10Brookside Tax & Financial Group694.8★ (105)Parma, 21 mi away—

All 110 financial planners in Stow, 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 Stow

    #1 Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

    Based in Seven Hills, 21 mi away

    74/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5800 Lombardo Center, Seven Hills, OH 44131
    View profile for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage(216) 239-1263

  2. #2 The Affinity Group

    Based in Canton, 22 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4481 Munson St NW #302, Canton, OH 44718
    View profile for The Affinity Group(330) 526-8412

  4. #4 Upper Room Solutions

    Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 3 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 Portage Trail 2nd Floor, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
    View profile for Upper Room Solutions(330) 260-1647

  12. #12 Bankers Life

    Based in Beachwood, 21 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25101 Chagrin Blvd Ste 170, Beachwood, OH 44122
    View profile for Bankers Life(216) 360-8000

  13. #13 SD Capital

    Based in Solon, 18 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7227 Chagrin Rd Ste D, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
    View profile for SD Capital(440) 561-6800

  17. #17 Lineweaver Financial Group

    Based in Brecksville, 19 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9035 Sweet Valley Dr, Valley View, OH 44125
    View profile for Lineweaver Financial Group(216) 520-1711

  18. #18 Tempo Wealth, LLC.

    Based in Brecksville, 20 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6133 Rockside Rd Bldg 2, Suite 400, Independence, OH 44131
    View profile for Tempo Wealth, LLC.(440) 568-3676

  19. #19 Lazor Agency

    Based in Medina, 22 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    404 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256
    View profile for Lazor Agency(330) 722-4444

  20. #20 Encore Financial

    Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 3 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    275 Graham Rd #8, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
    View profile for Encore Financial(330) 666-0771

  21. #21 Alpha Planning

    Based in Solon, 17 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    31005 Bainbridge Rd STE 6, Solon, OH 44139
    View profile for Alpha Planning(440) 519-0300

  23. #23 Golden Reserve

    Based in Akron, 10 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 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–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    302 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333
    View profile for Golden Reserve(330) 779-1198

  24. #24 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Copley, 10 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3750 W Market St Unit a, Fairlawn, OH 44333
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(800) 476-4735

  25. #25 Impel Wealth Management

    Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 3 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2006 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
    View profile for Impel Wealth Management(330) 800-0182

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

financial planners in Stow, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Estate Planning Team, Inc.675.0★ (35)24 mi
27TLP Advisors & Tax-Pros664.4★ (13)11 mi
28Phil Ciarrochi Investments665.0★ (3)3 mi
29Gateway Financial, LLC664.3★ (18)13 mi
30Mutual of Omaha Mortgage665.0★ (22)21 mi
31Sequoia Financial Group665.0★ (7)10 mi
32Smith Financial Services, Inc.663.9★ (11)9 mi
33Intentional Divorce Solutions664.7★ (37)24 mi
34Bankers Life663.9★ (11)10 mi
35Myers Capital Advisors664.8★ (21)21 mi
36Fitting Tax & Financial665.0★ (4)8 mi
37A.N.D. Direct655.0★ (18)21 mi
38Symphony Financial Services, Inc.654.2★ (9)11 mi
39Ramsey Financial Group655.0★ (22)24 mi
40Lyle & Associates CPA654.2★ (31)19 mi
41Northwestern Mutual654.8★ (20)23 mi
42True Wealth Design654.2★ (5)10 mi
43Dynamic Trend654.4★ (7)14 mi
44W.A. Smith Financial Group654.4★ (19)20 mi
45Kinkelaar & Associates653.3★ (4)8 mi
46Zoyhofski Financial Services, LLC644.9★ (14)22 mi
47Roger Baranovic - Edelman Financial Engines644.9★ (13)22 mi
48Momentum Wealth Partners645.0★ (3)11 mi
49Baird Private Wealth Management645.0★ (3)11 mi
50Dennis Liddle & Hugh McMichael - Raymond James645.0★ (4)13 mi

Also serving Stow

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 Stow
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Wyse: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (1)In Stow
April Denholm - ThriventIn Stow
Brian JohnsonIn Stow
Colin Bell - ThriventIn Stow
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Alissa Hitchcock, CFP®In Stow
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason A DuBoisIn Stow
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Matthew J Pallo, CFP®In Stow
Financial institutionIn Stow
Hope Financial Group LLCIn Stow
Ideal Accounting Solutions2.5★ (2)3 mi
John GrossIn Stow
Justin Petty - ThriventIn Stow
Karen Suttman - ThriventIn Stow
Money Fix Coaching5.0★ (1)In Stow
Neal R Chiprean: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (28)In Stow
Sano (Retirement & Wealth Strategies)In Stow
Scott Berghaus - ThriventIn Stow
Spontarelli Financial Limited5.0★ (2)In Stow
Tyla Financial Services5.0★ (1)In Stow
Vision Financial Management5.0★ (2)3 mi

How we ranked Stow financial planners

We scored 110 Stow 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 Stow 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 Stow: frequently asked questions

Which financial planner has the highest RFA Score in Stow?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial planner in Stow, OH is Mutual of Omaha Mortgage with an RFA Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews. The Affinity Group (#2) and Lee Hyder and Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 110 financial planners on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial planners are there in Stow?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 110 financial planners serving Stow, OH. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial planners in Stow work on weekends?

11 of 110 ranked financial planners post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Bankers Life (#12). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Stow financial planners have?

The median Google rating among 110 rated financial planners in Stow is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has the most, 441 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 Stow count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 110 financial planners serving Stow.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More financial planners and Stow pages