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Investment Advisors in Ramona, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Ramona: Sterling Investment Group, Inc., RFA Score 74/100; 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Pure Financial Advisors, LLC, 191 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #8.

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

80 Ramona investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 80 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in Ramona 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 Ramona at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Sterling Investment Group, Inc.744.8★ (39)San Diego, 2 mi awayTop score
2Laurie Beltran-Modern Woodmen of America675.0★ (16)El Cajon, 18 mi away—
3Splitero663.9★ (190)San Diego, 23 mi away—
4Clutinger Williams and Verhoye655.0★ (10)San Diego, 21 mi away—
5IPX1031: Jordan Phillips655.0★ (13)Carlsbad, 25 mi away—
61031 Capital Solutions655.0★ (6)San Marcos, 18 mi away—
7RG Bar Investment Group645.0★ (8)Encinitas, 24 mi away—
8Pure Financial Advisors, LLC635.0★ (191)San Diego, 24 mi awayMost reviews
9PFS Investments Inc634.2★ (5)San Marcos, 21 mi away—
10Founders First Capital Partners624.0★ (4)San Diego, 21 mi away—

All 80 investment advisors in Ramona, 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.

  3. #3 Splitero

    Based in San Diego, 23 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.

    • 3.9★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4365 Executive Dr Ste 925, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for Splitero(888) 365-3372

  6. #6 1031 Capital Solutions

    Based in San Marcos, 18 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    View profile for 1031 Capital Solutions(800) 445-5908

  14. #14 Wilsey Asset Management

    Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10620 Treena St Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92131
    View profile for Wilsey Asset Management(858) 224-0004

  17. #17 One Degree Advisors

    Based in San Diego, 24 mi away

    60/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3131 Camino Del Rio N Unit 740, San Diego, CA 92108
    View profile for One Degree Advisors(619) 282-3288

  20. #20 D'Arcy Capital Management

    Based in San Diego, 23 mi away

    59/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12625 High Bluff Dr #314, San Diego, CA 92130
    View profile for D'Arcy Capital Management(858) 914-1133

  25. #25 Pacific Wealth Management

    Based in San Diego, 23 mi away

    58/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11512 El Camino Real #350, San Diego, CA 92130
    View profile for Pacific Wealth Management(858) 509-9797

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

investment advisors in Ramona, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Platt Wealth Management585.0★ (31)23 mi
27Presidio Capital Management585.0★ (6)23 mi
28Prosperity Private Wealth574.8★ (23)21 mi
29Charles Schwab574.3★ (15)13 mi
30Stone Steps Financial LLC574.9★ (30)25 mi
31Define Financial574.9★ (24)23 mi
32Fidelity Investments - Rancho Bernardo574.6★ (10)13 mi
33High Bluff Private Wealth575.0★ (22)23 mi
34Tax & Capital Management 360575.0★ (3)21 mi
35Trilogy Financial Services564.6★ (25)23 mi
36WWM Financial564.8★ (23)24 mi
37Wealth Legacy Group, Inc.565.0★ (15)22 mi
38Wealth Analytics565.0★ (16)23 mi
39Weatherly Asset Management563.0★ (13)24 mi
40Western & Southern Life564.0★ (9)13 mi
41Mercer Advisors - San Diego - Scripps Ranch564.5★ (10)17 mi
42Harrison & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC565.0★ (14)23 mi
43Satori Wealth Management, Inc.565.0★ (13)23 mi
44EP Wealth Advisors555.0★ (14)24 mi
45Edelman Financial Engines554.7★ (14)23 mi
46Longhouse Wealth Management555.0★ (12)24 mi
47Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Natalie D Slemp, CEPA®555.0★ (4)14 mi
48Stifel555.0★ (3)12 mi
49Krvaric Capital & Risk Management555.0★ (3)12 mi
50Client First Capital555.0★ (11)24 mi

Also serving Ramona

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 Ramona
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American Money Management LLC5.0★ (2)19 mi
Andrew Norolahi - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC4.5★ (2)14 mi
Carl Friedemann - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Debora E Meskell, CEPA®|CRPS™5.0★ (1)In Ramona
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jack Loehr3.5★ (2)16 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jenn Nguyen5.0★ (2)17 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Patrick J Meskell, CEPA®|AAMS®In Ramona
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rene' A Flores, CFP®|RICP®3.0★ (2)14 mi
EQM Indexes4.5★ (2)17 mi
Jason Barney, ChFC, EA Wealth Alliance Tax & Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)17 mi
Myers Financial Group, Inc.In Ramona
Oaktree Ventures, Inc.In Ramona
Sorrento Pacific Financial LLC1.0★ (2)17 mi
Telos Capital Management, Inc.3.0★ (2)14 mi
Terri Wooldridge - ThriventIn Ramona
Wells Fargo AdvisorsIn Ramona
Wells Fargo Advisors3.0★ (2)17 mi
Western Financial Corporation3.0★ (2)14 mi
William Clark - ThriventIn Ramona
Wisdom Wealth Management - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi

How we ranked Ramona investment advisors

We scored 80 Ramona 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 Ramona 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 Ramona: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Ramona?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Ramona, CA is Sterling Investment Group, Inc. with an RFA Score of 74/100. It has 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews. Laurie Beltran-Modern Woodmen of America (#2) and Splitero (#3) follow. We ranked 80 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in Ramona?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 80 investment advisors serving Ramona, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which investment advisors in Ramona work on weekends?

4 of 80 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Kathleen Nguyen Realtor- Lifeime Real Estate, Inc (#24). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Ramona investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 80 rated investment advisors in Ramona is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC has the most, 191 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Ramona count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 80 investment advisors serving Ramona.

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