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Investment Advisors in Pickering, ON: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Pickering: Ai Financial, RFA Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Questrade, 6,781 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 281 ranked; ranked #2.

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

281 Pickering investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 64 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 281 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Pickering 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 Pickering at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Ai Financial734.9★ (972)Markham, 20 km awayEveningsTop score
2Questrade724.5★ (6,781)North York, 26 km away—Most reviews
3GTA Golden Group664.8★ (90)Richmond Hill, 20 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Ready Capital Mortgage Investment Trust655.0★ (32)Markham, 15 km away——
5Homeguard Funding Ltd644.8★ (76)Newmarket, 30 km awaySat—
6Michael Knapp635.0★ (22)Ajax, 18 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Smartcentinvesting635.0★ (22)Oshawa, 18 km awaySat · Sun—
8Good Investing635.0★ (51)Toronto, 35 km away——
9RESCO Mortgage Investment Corporation (RESCO MIC)624.8★ (24)Richmond Hill, 22 km away——
10MCF Mortgage Investments624.3★ (76)Aurora, 29 km away——

All 281 investment advisors in Pickering, 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 Pickering

    #1 Ai Financial

    Based in Markham, 20 km away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Steeles Ave E #303, Markham, ON L3R 1A3
    View profile for Ai Financial(905) 418-4848

  2. #2 Questrade

    Based in North York, 26 km away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 6,781 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.5★ from 6,781 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 4K2
    View profile for Questrade(888) 783-7866

  3. #3 GTA Golden Group

    Based in Richmond Hill, 20 km away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    120 East Beaver Creek Rd #200, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4V1
    View profile for GTA Golden Group(647) 833-5543

  5. #5 Homeguard Funding Ltd

    Based in Newmarket, 30 km away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Inside the Investia Office, 17345 Leslie St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A4, #100, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A4
    View profile for Homeguard Funding Ltd(905) 895-1777

  6. #6 Michael Knapp

    Based in Ajax, 18 km away

    63/100RFA Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 7 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1615 Dundas St E Suite 200, Whitby, ON L1N 2L1
    View profile for Michael Knapp(647) 857-8516

  7. #7 Smartcentinvesting

    Based in Oshawa, 18 km away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1061 Beaver Valley Crescent, Oshawa, ON L1J 8N2
    View profile for Smartcentinvesting(647) 624-1910

  8. #8 Good Investing

    Based in Toronto, 35 km away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
    View profile for Good Investing(416) 821-9179

  10. #10 MCF Mortgage Investments

    Based in Aurora, 29 km away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15423 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P1
    View profile for MCF Mortgage Investments(905) 727-5479

  11. #11 CFP Group

    Based in Richmond Hill, 28 km away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1137 Centre St, Thornhill, ON L4J 3M6
    View profile for CFP Group(647) 243-9390

  12. #12 Co-operators

    Based in Pickering

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 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
    204-1105D Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
    View profile for Co-operators(905) 839-0533

  14. #14 Greybrook

    Based in Toronto, 33 km away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 4.4★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    890 Yonge St 7th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
    View profile for Greybrook(416) 322-9700

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

investment advisors in Pickering, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Schneider & Pollock Wealth Management Inc.605.0★ (17)34 km
27Common Wealth Retirement595.0★ (17)35 km
28Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Bibeau595.0★ (4)16 km
29Durham Region of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.594.7★ (3)13 km
30East West Investment Management Corporation595.0★ (13)33 km
31Purpose Investments594.6★ (18)34 km
32TraderTV Live594.5★ (17)33 km
33Sunil Heda, Heda Investments, Manulife Wealth Inc.594.9★ (18)40 km
34HRU FINANCIALS595.0★ (3)18 km
35Shelley Jia - Senior Financial Advisor at Manulife Securities Incorporated585.0★ (7)28 km
36G F S Investments Inc583.5★ (4)17 km
37Longevity Wealth585.0★ (296)37 km
38Hamilton ETFs584.7★ (12)34 km
39Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.585.0★ (7)30 km
40Newhaven Asset Management Inc.584.9★ (9)34 km
41Forstrong Global Asset Management Inc.584.3★ (12)34 km
42Hampton Securities Ltd584.6★ (10)34 km
43Affinity Capital Management inc.575.0★ (29)21 km
44Chou Associates Management Inc575.0★ (4)27 km
45Virginia Wong - BMO Investment Funds Specialist573.7★ (3)21 km
46Co-operators - Andy Chow & Associates Inc574.7★ (129)17 km
47PWL Capital Inc - Toronto575.0★ (7)34 km
48The Murray Wealth Group575.0★ (7)34 km
49Vanguard Investments Canada Inc.573.9★ (14)34 km
50PARK Private Wealth Inc.575.0★ (6)34 km

Also serving Pickering

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.

Unranked investment advisors serving Pickering
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrew Mayne Investors GroupIn Pickering
Assante Financial Management Ltd.In Pickering
CIBC Financial Advisor: Ankita Wadehra5.0★ (1)In Pickering
CIBC Financial Advisor: Suba Indiralingam4.0★ (1)In Pickering
CIBC Wood Gundy Pickering Branch1.0★ (1)In Pickering
David Sklar & Associates – Consumer Proposals & Licensed Insolvency Trustees4.9★ (133)In Pickering
Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.5.0★ (1)In Pickering
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Aura-Lee LaceyIn Pickering
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Derrick Marcelino, QAFP®|CIM5.0★ (1)In Pickering
Elan Planning & Wealth Management5.0★ (1)In Pickering
Gabe Chiodo, B Comm CFP - IG Private Wealth Management5.0★ (3)In Pickering
IG Wealth Management3.0★ (2)In Pickering
IG Wealth Management - DAVID IRWIN5.0★ (1)In Pickering
IG Wealth Management - Helene Ata, CFP, RRC, MFA-P™, QAFP5.0★ (9)In Pickering
IG Wealth Management - PATRICK GIBSON, BA, MEd, CFP5.0★ (1)In Pickering
Lennox Financial Group Inc.4.8★ (21)In Pickering
Nathan Singh - TD Investment Specialist5.0★ (1)In Pickering
Stephen Connors - IG Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In Pickering
UFirst Wealth - IPC Wealth4.5★ (4)In Pickering
Wealth Bridge5.0★ (37)In Pickering

How we ranked Pickering investment advisors

We scored 281 Pickering 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 Pickering 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 Pickering: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Pickering?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Pickering, ON is Ai Financial with an RFA Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 972 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Questrade (#2) and GTA Golden Group (#3) follow. We ranked 281 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Pickering?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 281 investment advisors serving Pickering, ON. 1 of them is based in Pickering; 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 Pickering work on weekends?

64 of 281 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GTA Golden Group (#3), Homeguard Funding Ltd (#5) and Michael Knapp (#6). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Pickering investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 281 rated investment advisors in Pickering is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. Questrade has the most, 6,781 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Pickering count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Pickering 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 Pickering 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 Pickering?

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 Pickering

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 281 investment advisors serving Pickering.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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