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Financial Planners in Timberlane, LA: 2026 rankings

54 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 Timberlane: Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, RFA Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Messina’s Wealth Management, 122 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #2.

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

54 Timberlane financial planners are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 54 rated firms.

Top 10 financial planners in Timberlane 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 Timberlane at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company774.7★ (111)Harvey, 1 mi away—Top score
2Messina’s Wealth Management765.0★ (122)Metairie, 12 mi away—Most reviews
3Chris Brinson, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank745.0★ (38)New Orleans, 5 mi away——
4Gregory Ricks Total Wealth744.8★ (79)Metairie, 11 mi away——
5Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company744.8★ (49)Chalmette, 7 mi awaySat—
6Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company734.3★ (40)Terrytown, 2 mi awaySat—
7First Horizon Bank - Harvey, LA - Manhattan Blvd.724.4★ (27)Harvey, 2 mi awaySat—
8Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company724.5★ (33)Chalmette, 6 mi away——
9Drew Remson, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank725.0★ (18)New Orleans, 5 mi away——
10The Ansardi Group715.0★ (14)Belle Chasse, 3 mi away——

All 54 financial planners in Timberlane, 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 Timberlane

    #1 Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

    Based in Harvey, 1 mi away

    77/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1901 Manhattan Blvd Building F Suite 100, Harvey, LA 70058
    View profile for Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company(504) 544-6350

  4. #4 Gregory Ricks Total Wealth

    Based in Metairie, 11 mi away

    74/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 170, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Gregory Ricks Total Wealth(504) 832-9200

  10. #10 The Ansardi Group

    Based in Belle Chasse, 3 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8611 LA-23 Ste 1-c, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
    View profile for The Ansardi Group(504) 393-2228

  24. #24 Cypress Financial Group

    Based in Metairie, 12 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3421 N Causeway Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Cypress Financial Group(504) 345-2020

  25. #25 Bienvenue Wealth LLC

    Based in New Orleans, 6 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Poydras St #1502, New Orleans, LA 70163
    View profile for Bienvenue Wealth LLC(504) 355-0890

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

financial planners in Timberlane, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tao Financial695.0★ (18)16 mi
27Royal Road Wealth Partners685.0★ (6)6 mi
28Bavarian Wealth Management Inc684.4★ (7)5 mi
29Olivier Group685.0★ (5)5 mi
30Retirement Strategies Group684.1★ (16)11 mi
31Stephens Financial Services685.0★ (4)3 mi
32Upbeat Wealth685.0★ (5)6 mi
33Preservation Wealth Management, LLC674.6★ (9)12 mi
34Waterfront Wealth Management - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC675.0★ (6)12 mi
35Redemption Financial Services LLC671.9★ (14)1 mi
36Creative Planning674.8★ (6)12 mi
37Magnolia Wealth Strategies664.3★ (6)12 mi
38Honore Credit Consultants664.8★ (88)5 mi
39Vision Wealth Management665.0★ (4)12 mi
40Financial Consulting Group655.0★ (3)10 mi
41Faubourg Private Wealth655.0★ (3)11 mi
42Hedged Private Wealth655.0★ (3)11 mi
43OSAIC Wealth Inc.654.0★ (4)11 mi
44First Command Financial Advisor - Chris Montz655.0★ (3)11 mi
45FIS Safe Money Retirement Specialist655.0★ (3)11 mi
46Dumaine Investments | Financial Planning & Wealth Management645.0★ (12)5 mi
47Burns Estate Planning & Wealth Advisors643.7★ (3)12 mi
48Lincoln Financial643.7★ (3)12 mi
49Marci Gagliano Handal: First Horizon Mortgage645.0★ (3)17 mi
50Michael T Pfeffer - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC635.0★ (4)20 mi

Also serving Timberlane

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 Timberlane
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Beacon Pointe Advisors5.0★ (2)12 mi
Bezou Financial | Osaic Wealth - Financial Advisor: Jason Bezou4.5★ (2)10 mi
Capital One Securities5.0★ (2)6 mi
Carazo Wealth Management5.0★ (2)10 mi
Charles Lodriguss - Thrivent2.0★ (1)1 mi
Compass Capital Management5.0★ (2)12 mi
First Security Financial Wealth Manager, Inc.5.0★ (2)12 mi
Flyte5.0★ (2)7 mi
Garcia Financial Group5.0★ (1)3 mi
Generation Wealth5.0★ (1)5 mi
Henderson Hutter Group5.0★ (2)5 mi
Leblanc Wealth Management5.0★ (2)19 mi
Nathan Foret - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Rigby Financial Group5.0★ (1)5 mi
Stability Financial5.0★ (1)4 mi
Stall L'Hoste Investment Services5.0★ (1)1 mi
Strategic Wealth Specialists5.0★ (2)12 mi
Terrell Financial Group5.0★ (2)12 mi
The Guidry Retirement Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Waverly Advisors, LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi

How we ranked Timberlane financial planners

We scored 54 Timberlane 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 Timberlane 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 Timberlane: frequently asked questions

Which financial planner has the highest RFA Score in Timberlane?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial planner in Timberlane, LA is Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company with an RFA Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews. Messina’s Wealth Management (#2) and Chris Brinson, Mortgage Loan Officer - First Horizon Bank (#3) follow. We ranked 54 financial planners on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial planners are there in Timberlane?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 54 financial planners serving Timberlane, LA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial planners in Timberlane work on weekends?

7 of 54 ranked financial planners post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company (#5), Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company (#6) and First Horizon Bank - Harvey, LA - Manhattan Blvd. (#7). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Timberlane financial planners have?

The median Google rating among 54 rated financial planners in Timberlane is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Messina’s Wealth Management has the most, 122 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Timberlane count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 54 financial planners serving Timberlane.

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