76/100RFA Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Investment Advisors in Kitchener, ON: 2026 rankings
97 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 Kitchener: Eau Claire Partners Inc, RFA Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Most-reviewed: BrokerLink, 241 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
97 Kitchener investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 97 rated firms.
Top 10 investment advisors in Kitchener 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 | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire Partners Inc | 76 | 5.0★ (116) | Kitchener | Sat · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | SAI Insurances Inc. | Insurance & Financial Services | 72 | 5.0★ (50) | Kitchener | Sat | — |
| 3 | Financial Miles | 67 | 5.0★ (44) | Guelph, 26 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Banox Investments | 67 | 5.0★ (12) | Kitchener | — | — |
| 5 | BrokerLink | 65 | 4.5★ (241) | Kitchener | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Co-operators - BENNETT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | 64 | 5.0★ (148) | Cambridge, 16 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Wright Wealth (Guelph) Inc. | 63 | 5.0★ (17) | Guelph, 27 km away | — | — |
| 8 | RBC Royal Bank | 62 | 3.2★ (78) | Cambridge, 20 km away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network | 62 | 4.0★ (3) | Kitchener | — | — |
| 10 | Co-operators - Jeff Lyle Insurance Group Inc | 62 | 4.7★ (91) | Waterloo, 9 km away | — | — |
All 97 investment advisors in Kitchener, 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 Kitchener
72/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Guelph, 26 km away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Kitchener
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
#5 BrokerLink
Based in Kitchener
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 241 Google reviews, the most in Kitchener.
Based in Cambridge, 16 km away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based in Guelph, 27 km away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Cambridge, 20 km away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Kitchener
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Waterloo, 9 km away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based in Guelph, 28 km away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews.
Based in Woodstock, 37 km away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based in Cambridge, 16 km away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based in Guelph, 25 km away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Guelph, 20 km away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
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Based in Kitchener
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Cambridge, 18 km away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Guelph, 25 km away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based in Guelph, 25 km away
59/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Guelph, 21 km away
59/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance agency”.
Based in Kitchener
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial institution”.
Based in Guelph, 26 km away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Waterloo, 5 km away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Stratford, 39 km away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based in Waterloo, 11 km away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
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 97 ranked investment advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kitchener
20 more investment advisors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Kitchener investment advisors
We scored 97 Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 Kitchener: frequently asked questions
Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Kitchener?
By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Kitchener, ON is Eau Claire Partners Inc with an RFA Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. SAI Insurances Inc. | Insurance & Financial Services (#2) and Financial Miles (#3) follow. We ranked 97 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many investment advisors are there in Kitchener?
RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 97 investment advisors serving Kitchener, ON. 17 of them are based in Kitchener; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which investment advisors in Kitchener work on weekends?
19 of 97 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eau Claire Partners Inc (#1), SAI Insurances Inc. | Insurance & Financial Services (#2) and RBC Royal Bank (#8). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.
What Google rating do Kitchener investment advisors have?
The median Google rating among 97 rated investment advisors in Kitchener is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. BrokerLink has the most, 241 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 Kitchener count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Kitchener city centre, 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 Kitchener 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?
Search the person and the firm on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Registration Search, and for investment and mutual fund dealer representatives on CIRO AdvisorReport.
Who regulates investment advisors in Kitchener?
Advisors who sell or recommend securities register with the provincial securities regulator, and representatives of investment and mutual fund dealers are also overseen by CIRO. In Ontario, the titles “Financial Planner” and “Financial Advisor” are restricted to people holding a credential approved by FSRA.
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 Kitchener
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 97 investment advisors serving Kitchener.
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