68/100RFA Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Investment Advisors in Amesbury, MA: 2026 rankings
56 investment advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest RFA Score in Amesbury: Stonehearth Capital Management, RFA Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Sentinel Group, 113 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 56 ranked after Stonehearth Capital Management; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Amesbury investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 56 rated firms.
Top 10 investment advisors in Amesbury 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.
| Rank | Business | RFA Score | Google rating | Based in | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonehearth Capital Management | 68 | 5.0★ (127) | Danvers, 19 mi away | Top score |
| 2 | Guardian Financial Services, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (76) | Salem, 15 mi away | — |
| 3 | Oxford Martin, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (7) | Wakefield, 24 mi away | — |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Advisors | 62 | 5.0★ (4) | Beverly, 20 mi away | — |
| 5 | Arca | 62 | 5.0★ (64) | Portsmouth, 18 mi away | — |
| 6 | Bluebird Wealth Management | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Amesbury | — |
| 7 | Cabot Wealth Network | 59 | 2.3★ (3) | Salem, 24 mi away | — |
| 8 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ben Woodhouse, CFP® | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Portsmouth, 16 mi away | — |
| 9 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Lindsey Belo, AAMS® | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Amesbury | — |
| 10 | Gateway Financial Partners | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Newburyport, 5 mi away | — |
All 56 investment advisors in Amesbury, 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.
Based in Salem, 15 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based in Wakefield, 24 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Beverly, 20 mi away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
#5 Arca
Based in Portsmouth, 18 mi away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Amesbury
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Salem, 24 mi away
59/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Portsmouth, 16 mi away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Amesbury
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Newburyport, 5 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#11 Salem Five Bank
Based in Tewksbury, 23 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
#12 Sentinel Group
Based in Wakefield, 25 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 113 Google reviews.
#13 Salem Five Bank
Based in Beverly, 22 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#14 Salem Five Bank
Based in Danvers, 21 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#15 Salem Five Bank
Based in Salem, 23 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Newburyport, 5 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#17 Salem Five Bank
Based in Lowell, 24 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Portsmouth, 17 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#19 Salem Five Bank
Based in Danvers, 21 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#20 Salem Five Bank
Based in Salem, 24 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based in Marblehead, 25 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
#22 Salem Five Bank
Based in North Andover, 15 mi away
55/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#23 Salem Five Bank
Based in Beverly, 20 mi away
55/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Chelmsford, 18 mi away
55/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Salem, 24 mi away
55/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Investment advisors 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 56 ranked investment advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Amesbury
20 more investment advisors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Amesbury investment advisors
We scored 56 Amesbury investment advisors 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Amesbury data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 30% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results) | Measured |
| Registration | 20% | Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Specialty focus | 15% | How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an investment advisor
- Confirm the investment advisor and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
- Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
- 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.
- Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
- Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
- Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
- Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.
Questions to ask an investment advisor
- 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 investment advisor?
- 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.
Investment advisors in Amesbury: frequently asked questions
Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Amesbury?
By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Amesbury, MA is Stonehearth Capital Management with an RFA Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews. Guardian Financial Services, LLC (#2) and Oxford Martin, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 56 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many investment advisors are there in Amesbury?
RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 56 investment advisors serving Amesbury, MA. 2 of them are based in Amesbury; 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 investment advisors in Amesbury work on weekends?
15 of 56 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Salem Five Bank (#11), Salem Five Bank (#13) and Salem Five Bank (#14). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.
What Google rating do Amesbury investment advisors have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated investment advisors in Amesbury is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Stonehearth Capital Management has the most, 127 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank investment advisors?
Each investment advisor 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 investment advisors outside Amesbury count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Amesbury city center, our service radius for investment advisors. 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 investment advisors 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 an investment advisor do?
Investment advisors manage portfolios and give advice about securities for a fee. In the US, firms register with the SEC or a state securities regulator and file a Form ADV brochure; in Canada, portfolio managers and dealers register with the provincial securities regulator.
How are investment advisors in Amesbury ranked?
By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers investment advice and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.
How do I check an investment advisor’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 investment advisor in Amesbury 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 investment advisors 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 Amesbury
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 56 investment advisors serving Amesbury.
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