76/100RFA Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Investment Advisors in Saint Paul, MN: 2026 rankings
199 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 Saint Paul: Trading Academy - Minneapolis, RFA Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Ramsay & Associates, Ltd - CPA, 233 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 199 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
199 Saint Paul investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 199 rated firms.
Top 10 investment advisors in Saint Paul 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 | Trading Academy - Minneapolis | 76 | 4.9★ (199) | Bloomington, 9 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Summit Investment Advisors | 70 | 5.0★ (152) | Roseville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Oak and Vine Capital | 69 | 5.0★ (26) | White Bear Lake, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Brait Capital | 68 | 5.0★ (24) | Edina, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Element Squared | 68 | 4.8★ (17) | Minneapolis, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Western & Southern Life | 66 | 4.6★ (7) | Roseville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ramsay & Associates, Ltd - CPA | 66 | 4.9★ (233) | White Bear Lake, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | AEI Fund Management | 65 | 3.7★ (3) | Saint Paul | — | — |
| 9 | Savant Wealth Management | 65 | 4.9★ (76) | Saint Paul | — | — |
| 10 | Securian Asset Management Inc | 65 | 1.7★ (3) | Saint Paul | — | — |
All 199 investment advisors in Saint Paul, 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 Roseville, 8 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in White Bear Lake, 11 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Edina, 14 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Minneapolis, 9 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Roseville, 6 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in White Bear Lake, 11 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, the most in Saint Paul.
Based in Saint Paul
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Saint Paul
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Paul
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 15 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Shoreview, 9 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Minneapolis, 9 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Bloomington, 12 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Saint Paul
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Eden Prairie, 17 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Bloomington, 12 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Edina, 13 mi away
63/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Minneapolis, 14 mi away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Minnetonka Mills, 18 mi away
62/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 8 mi away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Maple Grove, 20 mi away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based in Hudson, 20 mi away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in New Brighton, 12 mi away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.
Based in Minnetonka, 20 mi away
61/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
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 199 ranked investment advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint Paul
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.
How we ranked Saint Paul investment advisors
We scored 199 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul: frequently asked questions
Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in Saint Paul?
By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in Saint Paul, MN is Trading Academy - Minneapolis with an RFA Score of 76/100. It has 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Summit Investment Advisors (#2) and Oak and Vine Capital (#3) follow. We ranked 199 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many investment advisors are there in Saint Paul?
RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 199 investment advisors serving Saint Paul, MN. 6 of them are based in Saint Paul; 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 Saint Paul work on weekends?
18 of 199 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Trading Academy - Minneapolis (#1). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.
What Google rating do Saint Paul investment advisors have?
The median Google rating among 199 rated investment advisors in Saint Paul is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Ramsay & Associates, Ltd - CPA has the most, 233 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Saint Paul count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 199 investment advisors serving Saint Paul.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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