Ranked #1 in Newport
Based in West Warwick, 16 mi away
70/100RFA Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Investment Advisors in Newport, RI: 2026 rankings
38 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 Newport: IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc., RFA Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Fortified Realty Group LLC, 88 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Newport investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated firms.
Top 10 investment advisors in Newport 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 | IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. | 70 | 5.0★ (22) | West Warwick, 16 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | WealthMax Financial Group | 65 | 5.0★ (86) | Bristol, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Newport Wealth Management | 65 | 5.0★ (44) | Portsmouth, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Fortified Realty Group LLC | 64 | 4.8★ (88) | Fall River, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Virgil Sales - Prudential Financial | 64 | 5.0★ (5) | East Providence, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Marco Moretti, CRPC® CLTC | 63 | 5.0★ (69) | Cranston, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Frazier Investment Management | 63 | 5.0★ (9) | Narragansett, 11 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Financial Independence, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (51) | Warwick, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Providence Financial Advisors | 62 | 5.0★ (74) | Providence, 23 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Northeast Investment Group | 60 | 4.9★ (35) | Cranston, 20 mi away | — | — |
All 38 investment advisors in Newport, 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 Bristol, 15 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based in Portsmouth, 8 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based in Fall River, 17 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews, the most in Newport.
Based in East Providence, 24 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Cranston, 20 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based in Narragansett, 11 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Warwick, 17 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based in Providence, 23 mi away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based in Cranston, 20 mi away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based in Providence, 24 mi away
60/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Warwick, 18 mi away
59/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Providence, 24 mi away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#14 Eastern Bank
Based in Warwick, 15 mi away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#15 Eastern Bank
Based in Cranston, 21 mi away
58/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Providence, 24 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in East Greenwich, 15 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Fall River, 16 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#19 Eastern Bank
Based in Warwick, 17 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Narragansett, 9 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Portsmouth, 7 mi away
57/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
#22 Eastern Bank
Based in East Greenwich, 13 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#23 BayCoast Bank
Based in Fairhaven, 25 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial institution”.
Based in Warwick, 18 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in East Greenwich, 14 mi away
56/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
All 38 investment advisors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RFA Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | SK Wealth Management | Fee-Only Financial Planner | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Fidelity Investments | 55 | 3.9★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Dowd & Associates Seniors Financial | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Cornerstone Financial Management LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Sandra L Peters - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Charles Schwab | 54 | 3.5★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Marathon Financial Group | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Independence Financial Partners | 54 | 3.5★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Alpha Dog Advisors | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 35 | TW Financial Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Steve Grasso, CFP®|AAMS® | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Eastern Bank | 53 | 2.8★ (25) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Gratitude Financial Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | 52 | 2.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
Also serving Newport
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Rosenberg | In Newport | |
| Aquidneck Wealth Management | 5.0★ (7) | In Newport |
| Athol Cochrane - Prudential Financial | In Newport | |
| BALLAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 5.0★ (2) | In Newport |
| Bellevue Asset Management LLC | In Newport | |
| Cole 1031 Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Eric Milhoua - UBS Financial Services Inc. | In Newport | |
| First Command | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| First Command Financial Advisor - Claudia Ruoti, CFP® | 5.0★ (14) | In Newport |
| Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors | 5.0★ (2) | In Newport |
| Newport Investment Management LLC | In Newport | |
| Newport Private Wealth | 5.0★ (12) | In Newport |
| Newport, RI Private Wealth Management - UBS Financial Services Inc. | In Newport | |
| Oak Leaf Wealth Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Patel Investments | In Newport | |
| Randal S. Poirier, ChFC | 3.0★ (2) | In Newport |
| Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd. | In Newport | |
| Slocum Gordon & Co LLP | In Newport | |
| The Hilton Group - UBS Financial Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Wells Fargo Advisors | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
How we ranked Newport investment advisors
We scored 38 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport: frequently asked questions
Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Newport?
By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Newport, RI is IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. with an RFA Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. WealthMax Financial Group (#2) and Newport Wealth Management (#3) follow. We ranked 38 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many investment advisors are there in Newport?
RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 38 investment advisors serving Newport, RI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which investment advisors in Newport work on weekends?
10 of 38 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WealthMax Financial Group (#2), Fortified Realty Group LLC (#4) and Gather Wealth Investment Management (#11). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.
What Google rating do Newport investment advisors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated investment advisors in Newport is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Fortified Realty Group LLC has the most, 88 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Newport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 38 investment advisors serving Newport.
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