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Investment Advisors in Bradenton, FL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Bradenton: Greywolfe Investing, RFA Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: INVESTOR FRIENDLY CPA®, 242 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #7.

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

90 Bradenton investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 90 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Bradenton 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 Bradenton at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Greywolfe Investing704.9★ (30)Sarasota, 12 mi away—Top score
2Aksala Wealth Advisors - Retirement Planning & Portfolio Management685.0★ (38)Bradenton——
3Bequest Asset Management674.8★ (13)Sarasota, 11 mi away——
4PHIL'S GANG674.3★ (13)Sarasota, 11 mi away——
5C Garrett Moore, CFP® - Retirement & Investment Advisor675.0★ (24)Bradenton——
6Capstan Financial Consulting Group655.0★ (5)Sarasota, 12 mi away——
7INVESTOR FRIENDLY CPA®654.9★ (242)Sarasota, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Gold Ring Investments Inc654.5★ (8)Sarasota, 16 mi awaySat—
9Rudd International Inc655.0★ (4)Sarasota, 12 mi away——
10Plan Confidence Corp645.0★ (3)Sarasota, 12 mi away——

All 90 investment advisors in Bradenton, 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 Bradenton

    #1 Greywolfe Investing

    Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2075 Main St Ste 16, Sarasota, FL 34237
    View profile for Greywolfe Investing(941) 541-3557

  4. #4 PHIL'S GANG

    Based in Sarasota, 11 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Central Ave #940, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for PHIL'S GANG(877) 600-4264

  8. #8 Gold Ring Investments Inc

    Based in Sarasota, 16 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5400 Ocean Blvd Apt 4-4, Sarasota, FL 34242
    View profile for Gold Ring Investments Inc(201) 280-8916

  9. #9 Rudd International Inc

    Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1950 Ringling Blvd Ste 401, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Rudd International Inc(941) 706-3449

  10. #10 Plan Confidence Corp

    Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1900 Main St #308, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Plan Confidence Corp(312) 373-0772

  11. #11 Mozella Asset Management

    Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    360 Central Ave Ste 800, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Mozella Asset Management(727) 280-5685

  16. #16 Wells Fargo Advisors

    Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 2nd Ave S Suite 400-N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Wells Fargo Advisors(727) 550-2222

  19. #19 Wealth Enhancement Group

    Based in Bradenton

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 3rd Ave W #450, Bradenton, FL 34205
    View profile for Wealth Enhancement Group(941) 778-1900

  20. #20 Beacon Pointe Advisors

    Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1943 Morrill St #1, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Beacon Pointe Advisors(941) 308-0041

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

investment advisors in Bradenton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ranch Capital Advisors615.0★ (42)12 mi
27Starkel Wealth Advisors605.0★ (34)12 mi
28Sherrill Wealth Management605.0★ (10)In Bradenton
29Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michelle K Johnson, CFP®|AAMS®605.0★ (10)In Bradenton
30Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Isaac J Valley, CFP®|AAMS®605.0★ (9)In Bradenton
31Jonathan J Di Rico - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC605.0★ (9)In Bradenton
32Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: J.B. Tucker, CFP®|AAMS®595.0★ (7)In Bradenton
33Cablish & Gentile CPAs, LLC594.2★ (10)In Bradenton
34Jon Keller - 1031 Solutions Advisor & REALTOR - Keller Williams On the Water Sarasota595.0★ (19)12 mi
35Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: EJ Semmerling IV, CFP®595.0★ (6)In Bradenton
36Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joey Scheerle, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®585.0★ (5)In Bradenton
37SELL TO MANATEE - WE BUY HOUSES BRADENTON SARASOTA584.8★ (21)13 mi
38Rosenberg Asset Management585.0★ (3)13 mi
39WealthGen Advisors585.0★ (13)11 mi
40Barcomb Asset Management, LLC.585.0★ (5)17 mi
41Wealth Enhancement Group585.0★ (12)11 mi
42Sage Wealth Consulting, LLC575.0★ (11)11 mi
43Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Moss, CFP®|AAMS®575.0★ (3)In Bradenton
44Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: James W Campbell Jr575.0★ (3)In Bradenton
45PMN Financial Associates575.0★ (24)20 mi
46Clarity Capital Advisors575.0★ (3)In Bradenton
47Jay T Hoffmeister - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC575.0★ (3)In Bradenton
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Yann Gehan, AAMS®|CRPC™574.7★ (3)In Bradenton
49Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael Johnson, CFP®|CEPA®|CDFA®575.0★ (10)12 mi
50Amuni Financial575.0★ (20)19 mi

Also serving Bradenton

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 Bradenton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Assurity Financial Group5.0★ (10)In Bradenton
Bank of America Financial Center2.8★ (40)In Bradenton
Base Wealth Management: Financial Advisors4.8★ (25)In Bradenton
Beka Steele: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (58)In Bradenton
BILLFISH Wealth Management5.0★ (5)In Bradenton
Bradenton Financial Center4.3★ (6)In Bradenton
Clark Financial Partners5.0★ (19)In Bradenton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Garth J Case3.0★ (2)In Bradenton
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: John M Campora, ChFC®|CRPC™5.0★ (2)In Bradenton
Elliott Fiduciary Services3.5★ (8)In Bradenton
First Horizon Bank - Bradenton, FL - 14th St W3.7★ (19)In Bradenton
Irving Financial Group5.0★ (6)In Bradenton
J & J Wealth Advisors5.0★ (110)In Bradenton
Kingdom Wealth Advisory5.0★ (12)In Bradenton
Monarch | Wealth Managed Well4.6★ (9)In Bradenton
Palm Avenue Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James5.0★ (3)In Bradenton
Quantum Planning llc5.0★ (3)In Bradenton
Refined Financial5.0★ (3)In Bradenton
SmartPro Financial5.0★ (7)In Bradenton
Triple Crown Wealth Finance4.8★ (18)In Bradenton

How we ranked Bradenton investment advisors

We scored 90 Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Bradenton?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Bradenton, FL is Greywolfe Investing with an RFA Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews. Aksala Wealth Advisors - Retirement Planning & Portfolio Management (#2) and Bequest Asset Management (#3) follow. We ranked 90 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Bradenton?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 90 investment advisors serving Bradenton, FL. 21 of them are based in Bradenton; 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 Bradenton work on weekends?

7 of 90 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are INVESTOR FRIENDLY CPA® (#7) and Gold Ring Investments Inc (#8). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Bradenton investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 90 rated investment advisors in Bradenton is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. INVESTOR FRIENDLY CPA® has the most, 242 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Bradenton count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 90 investment advisors serving Bradenton.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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