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Investment Advisors in Apex, NC: 2026 rankings

94 investment advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Apex: IPX1031: Whitney Brennan, RFA Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Capital Financial Advisory Group, 87 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #5.

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

94 Apex investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 94 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Apex 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 investment advisors in Apex at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1IPX1031: Whitney Brennan765.0★ (77)Raleigh, 12 mi awayTop score
2Concord Private Wealth of Sullivan & Associates Wealth Management705.0★ (22)Raleigh, 16 mi away—
3Fidelity Investments673.4★ (25)Raleigh, 12 mi away—
4Hunter Street Investment Advisors674.9★ (17)Apex—
5Capital Financial Advisory Group674.6★ (87)ApexMost reviews
6BSG Advisers675.0★ (45)Apex—
7Blue Water Capital Management, LLC665.0★ (9)Apex—
8Wells Fargo Advisors652.3★ (6)Raleigh, 12 mi away—
9Steward Wealth Strategies - Raleigh Office654.9★ (79)Raleigh, 14 mi away—
10Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Victoria L Johnston, CFP®|CEPA®645.0★ (46)Raleigh, 10 mi away—

All 94 investment advisors in Apex, 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 Apex

    #1 IPX1031: Whitney Brennan

    Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away

    76/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    421 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for IPX1031: Whitney Brennan(916) 806-1468

  3. #3 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4509 Creedmoor Rd Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27612
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(800) 532-5909

  6. #6 BSG Advisers

    Based in Apex

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    56 Hunter St #230, Apex, NC 27502
    View profile for BSG Advisers(919) 267-4753

  12. #12 CLS Capital, LLC

    Based in Cary, 3 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial institution”.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 Edinburgh S Dr #102, Cary, NC 27511
    View profile for CLS Capital, LLC(919) 275-2521

  18. #18 Financial Symmetry

    Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5438 Wade Park Blvd Ste 310, Raleigh, NC 27607
    View profile for Financial Symmetry(919) 851-8200

  19. #19 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Cary, 4 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    580 New Waverly Pl Ste 240, Cary, NC 27518
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(800) 814-5072

  21. #21 Pendleton Financial

    Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2607 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
    View profile for Pendleton Financial(919) 781-4167

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 94 ranked investment advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

investment advisors in Apex, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cerity Partners615.0★ (18)10 mi
27Olde Raleigh Financial Group615.0★ (18)10 mi
28The Sizemore Group - Morgan Stanley614.8★ (25)12 mi
29Prime Capital Financial605.0★ (40)23 mi
30Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joel M Oliver, CFP®|AAMS®605.0★ (8)4 mi
31Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Flowers, CEPA®605.0★ (9)6 mi
32TAELOS Financial Partners605.0★ (5)In Apex
33Arbor605.0★ (11)9 mi
34Citadel Financial Planning605.0★ (12)11 mi
35Western & Southern Life604.8★ (10)8 mi
36Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jaime P Molina, CFP®605.0★ (6)3 mi
37Allworth Financial595.0★ (19)17 mi
38Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Nathan M Philbrook, ABFP®|AAMS®595.0★ (4)In Apex
39Oxford Investment Group595.0★ (10)10 mi
40Old Peak Finance595.0★ (17)17 mi
41University Financial Strategies594.8★ (12)12 mi
42Fidelity Investments593.8★ (36)13 mi
43Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cole McGlothlin, ChFC®|AAMS®|SE-AWMA®595.0★ (5)5 mi
44Woodward Financial Advisors585.0★ (13)16 mi
45Bowers Private Wealth Management585.0★ (11)14 mi
46Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Darryl Banks, CFP®|AAMS®585.0★ (20)22 mi
47Turnpoint Wealth585.0★ (10)14 mi
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason M Jonczak, CFP®|AAMS®585.0★ (3)4 mi
49Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rob Larson, AAMS®|CRPC™|AWMA®585.0★ (3)4 mi
50Trajan Wealth575.0★ (4)7 mi

Also serving Apex

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.

Unranked investment advisors serving Apex
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advisor Near Me Matching Tool5.0★ (1)In Apex
Counterweight Private Wealth | Tax-Forward Retirement Planning5.0★ (17)In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Anita J Hearn, AAMS®In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chuck Houston, CFP®5.0★ (2)In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: James McMahon, CRPS™In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer M Lewis, AAMS®In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Josh Almond, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (1)In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kevin R Overcash, CFP®In Apex
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rod Fauth, AAMS®In Apex
Financial Strategies Group5.0★ (1)In Apex
Jensen Financial Group5.0★ (1)In Apex
Merrill Edge4.0★ (1)In Apex
Morrison Wealth Advisors LLC5.0★ (5)In Apex
Summit Retirement Partners, LLCIn Apex
The Morris Group @ LPL Financial5.0★ (21)In Apex
Wealth CAPSIn Apex
Wealth Strategies For LifeIn Apex
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Apex
Wendy Garrett - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn Apex
WOOMER Insurance4.8★ (126)In Apex

How we ranked Apex investment advisors

We scored 94 Apex 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Apex 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 an investment advisor

  1. 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.
  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 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 Apex: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Apex?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Apex, NC is IPX1031: Whitney Brennan with an RFA Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews. Concord Private Wealth of Sullivan & Associates Wealth Management (#2) and Fidelity Investments (#3) follow. We ranked 94 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Apex?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 94 investment advisors serving Apex, NC. 7 of them are based in Apex; 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 Apex work on weekends?

2 of 94 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is CLS Capital, LLC (#12). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Apex investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 94 rated investment advisors in Apex is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Capital Financial Advisory Group has the most, 87 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Apex count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 94 investment advisors serving Apex.

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