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Financial Planners in Upper Arlington, OH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Upper Arlington: Pathways Financial Credit Union - Grandview, RFA Score 78/100; 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Pathways Financial Credit Union - Gahanna, 316 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 143 ranked after Pathways Financial Credit Union - Grandview; ranked #6.

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143 Upper Arlington financial planners are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 143 rated firms.

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

Top 10 financial planners in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pathways Financial Credit Union - Grandview784.9★ (375)Columbus, 2 mi away—Top score
2Pathways Financial Credit Union - Whitehall754.9★ (309)Columbus, 11 mi away——
3ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors755.0★ (90)Columbus, 4 mi away——
4DebtHelp, Inc754.8★ (208)Columbus, 9 mi away——
5Royal Oak Financial Group755.0★ (104)Worthington, 7 mi away——
6Pathways Financial Credit Union - Gahanna754.8★ (316)Columbus, 12 mi away—Most reviews
7Three Creeks Capital Management745.0★ (56)Columbus, 2 mi awayEvenings—
8Libertas Wealth Management Group745.0★ (64)Columbus, 5 mi away——
9Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors - Dublin735.0★ (60)Dublin, 8 mi away——
10Dugan Brown Federal Retirement Experts735.0★ (57)Dublin, 8 mi away——

All 143 financial planners in Upper Arlington, 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.

  4. #4 DebtHelp, Inc

    Based in Columbus, 9 mi away

    75/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1103 Schrock Rd #106, Columbus, OH 43229
    View profile for DebtHelp, Inc(888) 254-4516

  11. #11 rebel Financial

    Based in Columbus, 13 mi away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5940 Clyde Moore Dr, Groveport, OH 43125
    View profile for rebel Financial(614) 441-9605

  13. #13 Boyer Financial Group

    Based in Worthington, 7 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    679-G N High St, Worthington, OH 43085
    View profile for Boyer Financial Group(614) 396-9754

  14. #14 AMS ProServ

    Based in Grove City, 8 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3009 Columbus St Ste 103, Grove City, OH 43123
    View profile for AMS ProServ(614) 539-7070

  16. #16 Ross Wealth Advisors

    Based in Columbus, 2 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1093 Fishinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
    View profile for Ross Wealth Advisors(614) 545-0277

  17. #17 Masters Insurance Group

    Based in Reynoldsburg, 15 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    7620 Farmsbury Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
    View profile for Masters Insurance Group(614) 868-5850

  18. #18 Schultz CPA, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 1 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 Lake Shore Dr #225, Columbus, OH 43204
    View profile for Schultz CPA, LLC(614) 362-1992

  22. #22 Mariner

    Based in Columbus, 1 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 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
    2074 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
    View profile for Mariner(614) 225-9400

  23. #23 Greyson Private Wealth

    Based in Columbus, 2 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1177 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
    View profile for Greyson Private Wealth(614) 858-8221

  24. #24 Golden Reserve

    Based in Dublin, 8 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 Metro Pl S #100, Dublin, OH 43017
    View profile for Golden Reserve(614) 254-6561

How we ranked Upper Arlington financial planners

We scored 143 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington: frequently asked questions

Which financial planner has the highest RFA Score in Upper Arlington?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial planner in Upper Arlington, OH is Pathways Financial Credit Union - Grandview with an RFA Score of 78/100. It has 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews. Pathways Financial Credit Union - Whitehall (#2) and ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors (#3) follow. We ranked 143 financial planners on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial planners are there in Upper Arlington?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 143 financial planners serving Upper Arlington, OH. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial planners in Upper Arlington work on weekends?

13 of 143 ranked financial planners post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Pathways Financial Credit Union - Marysville (#20). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Upper Arlington financial planners have?

The median Google rating among 143 rated financial planners in Upper Arlington is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Pathways Financial Credit Union - Grandview has the most, 375 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 Upper Arlington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 143 financial planners serving Upper Arlington.

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