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Investment Advisors in Monroe, NC: 2026 rankings

42 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 Monroe: Horizon, RFA Score 64/100; 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Creative Planning, 52 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #3.

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

42 Monroe investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 42 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Monroe 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 Monroe at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Horizon643.4★ (5)Charlotte, 13 mi away—Top score
2API 1031 Exchange, Mike Willoughby, Division Manager635.0★ (7)Charlotte, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Creative Planning624.8★ (52)Charlotte, 17 mi away—Most reviews
4Wells Fargo Advisors625.0★ (3)Charlotte, 18 mi away——
5Innovation Partners, LLC612.2★ (6)Charlotte, 20 mi away——
6Merrill Lynch Wealth Management612.0★ (4)Charlotte, 18 mi away——
7Barings613.6★ (5)Charlotte, 24 mi away——
8Holland Capital Management, LLC615.0★ (12)Charlotte, 18 mi away——
9Republic Finance604.6★ (25)Matthews, 14 mi away——
10Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dylan Hales, CFP®|CKA®584.3★ (6)Monroe——

All 42 investment advisors in Monroe, 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 Monroe

    #1 Horizon

    Based in Charlotte, 13 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6210 Ardrey Kell Rd Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for Horizon(866) 371-2399

  7. #7 Barings

    Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 S Tryon St Unit 2500, Charlotte, NC 28202
    View profile for Barings(704) 805-7200

  9. #9 Republic Finance

    Based in Matthews, 14 mi away

    60/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1812 Windsor Square Dr Ste A220, Matthews, NC 28105
    View profile for Republic Finance(980) 245-4675

  13. #13 Know My Plan

    Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away

    58/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200 #330, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for Know My Plan(704) 243-9376

  15. #15 Calamita Wealth Management - Financial Advisors & Financial Planners - Charlotte, NC

    Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6135 Park S Dr Ste 510, Charlotte, NC 28210
    View profile for Calamita Wealth Management - Financial Advisors & Financial Planners - Charlotte, NC(704) 276-7325

  21. #21 Fidelity Investments

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    55/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5335 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for Fidelity Investments(833) 996-2279

  22. #22 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Benjamin C Asseff, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    55/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8133 Ardrey Kell Rd Ste 105, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Benjamin C Asseff, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®(704) 708-4515

All 42 investment advisors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile.

investment advisors in Monroe, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Christopher Zino544.7★ (3)9 mi
27High Rock Wealth Management545.0★ (3)12 mi
28Charles Schwab542.9★ (24)20 mi
29Family Trust Investment Services545.0★ (9)25 mi
30Frontier Wealth Advisors535.0★ (5)20 mi
31Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andy Belk, CFP®|ChFC®523.7★ (3)14 mi
32The Investor Advisory Group, LLC525.0★ (4)19 mi
33RBC Wealth Management Branch - Charlotte525.0★ (4)20 mi
34NaviPath Wealth525.0★ (5)23 mi
35Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Danny Vey, CFP®525.0★ (3)18 mi
36Wealth Enhancement Group524.0★ (4)20 mi
37Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors512.3★ (6)19 mi
38Merrill Lynch Wealth Management513.0★ (4)20 mi
39April Oliver - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC513.7★ (3)19 mi
40Northwestern Mutual513.3★ (3)20 mi
41Principal Financial Group502.3★ (12)25 mi
42Baker Wealth Management504.0★ (4)25 mi

Also serving Monroe

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 Monroe
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
CAPTRUST4.5★ (2)20 mi
Consolidated Planning5.0★ (2)20 mi
Edelman Financial Engines3.5★ (2)18 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brandon M Monette, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)14 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David E Smith, ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (1)In Monroe
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dessi Dufresne5.0★ (2)14 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jessi RubensteinIn Monroe
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jonathan C Chow, ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (2)9 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rick Croffut, ChFC®|CEPA®|AAMS®|CKA®5.0★ (2)In Monroe
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stanley Worrell Jr5.0★ (1)In Monroe
Fifth Third Securities - Denis Moulton3.0★ (2)13 mi
Legacy Movement Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (5)In Monroe
Morgan Keegan & CoIn Monroe
Raymond James & Associates5.0★ (2)In Monroe
Robin Griffin & Associates5.0★ (1)In Monroe
Rutledge Financial Partners, LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Steward PartnersIn Monroe
Union Capital, LLCIn Monroe
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Monroe
Wells Fargo Advisors3.0★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Monroe investment advisors

We scored 42 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Monroe?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Monroe, NC is Horizon with an RFA Score of 64/100. It has 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews. API 1031 Exchange, Mike Willoughby, Division Manager (#2) and Creative Planning (#3) follow. We ranked 42 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Monroe?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 42 investment advisors serving Monroe, NC. 1 of them is based in Monroe; 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 Monroe work on weekends?

1 of 42 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is API 1031 Exchange, Mike Willoughby, Division Manager (#2). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Monroe investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated investment advisors in Monroe is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Creative Planning has the most, 52 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 Monroe count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 42 investment advisors serving Monroe.

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