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Investment Advisors in Bristol, VA: 2026 rankings

19 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 Bristol: Crossbridge Wealth Management, RFA Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Talley Wealth, 67 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.

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

19 Bristol investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Crossbridge Wealth Management664.9★ (10)Johnson City, 20 mi awayTop score
2Western & Southern Life654.2★ (10)Kingsport, 19 mi away—
3Talley Wealth635.0★ (67)Johnson City, 20 mi awayMost reviews
4Wells Fargo Advisors633.6★ (5)Johnson City, 20 mi away—
5Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jeff Ledford605.0★ (25)Elizabethton, 17 mi away—
6Wells Fargo Advisors594.2★ (5)Bristol—
7Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Teresa E Ring584.0★ (4)Bristol, 1 mi away—
8Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Erik Heller585.0★ (14)Kingsport, 19 mi away—
9Republic Finance574.0★ (26)Johnson City, 21 mi away—
10Fidelity Investments574.0★ (25)Johnson City, 20 mi away—

All 19 investment advisors in Bristol, 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 Bristol

    #1 Crossbridge Wealth Management

    Based in Johnson City, 20 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 Boone Ridge Dr Ste 403, Johnson City, TN 37615
    View profile for Crossbridge Wealth Management(423) 477-4311

  2. #2 Western & Southern Life

    Based in Kingsport, 19 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Professional Park Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
    View profile for Western & Southern Life(423) 239-2171

  3. #3 Talley Wealth

    Based in Johnson City, 20 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Bristol.

    • 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    203 Broyles Dr STE 301A, Johnson City, TN 37601
    View profile for Talley Wealth(423) 617-0160

  9. #9 Republic Finance

    Based in Johnson City, 21 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1914 N Roan St #106, Johnson City, TN 37601
    View profile for Republic Finance(423) 926-0304

  11. #11 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David L Beerman, CRPS™

    Based in Johnson City, 20 mi away

    55/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 W Oakland Ave Ste 1, Johnson City, TN 37604
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David L Beerman, CRPS™(423) 461-0191

Also serving Bristol

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 Bristol
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Baird Private Wealth Management3.0★ (2)22 mi
Carson Wealth5.0★ (2)20 mi
Cary Street Partners5.0★ (2)21 mi
Concord Wealth Partners4.8★ (6)In Bristol
Craig Torbett - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
Edward JonesIn Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bryan W Hawk, CFP®3.0★ (2)20 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Curt Alexander, CFP®4.0★ (2)18 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jimmy GobbleIn Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark A Tipton, CFP®|AAMS®|CRPC™5.0★ (2)In Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rita M Kiscaden, AAMS®In Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rob Simis5.0★ (1)In Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Sylvia Robbins, CFP®|CRPC™5.0★ (2)In Bristol
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tammy L SicilianIn Bristol
R. Chris Walters, CFP® | Financial Advisor at Cary Street PartnersIn Bristol
Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management4.4★ (7)In Bristol
Stateline Wealth AdvisorsIn Bristol
Thacker & Associates5.0★ (2)In Bristol
Trinitas Wealth Management5.0★ (1)In Bristol
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Bristol

How we ranked Bristol investment advisors

We scored 19 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Bristol?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Bristol, VA is Crossbridge Wealth Management with an RFA Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews. Western & Southern Life (#2) and Talley Wealth (#3) follow. We ranked 19 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Bristol?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 19 investment advisors serving Bristol, VA. 1 of them is based in Bristol; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Bristol investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated investment advisors in Bristol is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Talley Wealth has the most, 67 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Bristol count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 19 investment advisors serving Bristol.

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