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Investment Advisors in South Kingstown, RI: 2026 rankings

31 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 South Kingstown: IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc., RFA Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: WealthMax Financial Group, 86 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #3.

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

31 South Kingstown investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated firms.

Top 10 investment advisors in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc.705.0★ (22)West Warwick, 15 mi away—Top score
2Frazier Investment Management655.0★ (9)Narragansett, 1 mi awayEvenings—
3WealthMax Financial Group635.0★ (86)Bristol, 22 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Marco Moretti, CRPC® CLTC635.0★ (69)Cranston, 22 mi away——
5Lee Investment Management LLC625.0★ (3)Ledyard, 23 mi away——
6Financial Independence, LLC625.0★ (51)Warwick, 19 mi away——
7Newport Wealth Management625.0★ (44)Portsmouth, 17 mi away——
8Wells Fargo Advisors622.8★ (4)Ledyard, 24 mi away——
9Northeast Investment Group604.9★ (35)Cranston, 22 mi away——
10Oceanstate Financial Services595.0★ (18)Warwick, 19 mi away——

All 31 investment advisors in South Kingstown, 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.

  12. #12 Eastern Bank

    Based in Warwick, 17 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3830 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
    View profile for Eastern Bank(401) 885-0367

  14. #14 Eastern Bank

    Based in Cranston, 23 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1155 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
    View profile for Eastern Bank(401) 943-2885

  15. #15 Eastern Bank

    Based in East Greenwich, 14 mi away

    56/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5750 Post Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    View profile for Eastern Bank(401) 558-2060

  16. #16 Eastern Bank

    Based in Warwick, 20 mi away

    56/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 29 Google reviews.

    • 3.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2089 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889
    View profile for Eastern Bank(401) 738-5511

  24. #24 Alpha Dog Advisors

    Based in Cranston, 23 mi away

    53/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
    View profile for Alpha Dog Advisors(401) 351-4900

All 31 investment advisors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile.

investment advisors in South Kingstown, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TW Financial Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC524.0★ (4)23 mi
27Coastal Wealth Management - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC523.4★ (5)23 mi
28Merrill Lynch Wealth Management525.0★ (3)23 mi
29Charles Schwab523.5★ (4)24 mi
30Gratitude Financial Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC522.0★ (3)20 mi
31Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors512.3★ (3)23 mi

Also serving South Kingstown

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 South Kingstown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Balanced Wealth Management5.0★ (2)15 mi
BALLAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT5.0★ (2)12 mi
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)4.2★ (19)In South Kingstown
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Beth L KoreckyIn South Kingstown
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dick Strout, CFP®5.0★ (2)17 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael C Paolino, CFP®|ChFC®|CPWA®|CEPA®In South Kingstown
Janney Montgomery Scott5.0★ (1)In South Kingstown
Jilling Wealth ManagementIn South Kingstown
Leo P Varriale - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn South Kingstown
Matoney Financial5.0★ (3)In South Kingstown
Matthew Ricci - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn South Kingstown
McGuire Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In South Kingstown
Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors5.0★ (2)12 mi
Paul Sheinkopf - Prudential FinancialIn South Kingstown
Philip Overton - Prudential Financial3.0★ (2)17 mi
Phillip Nutting - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
Seaside Financial Group - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCIn South Kingstown
Spinnaker Asset Management Inc5.0★ (2)18 mi
The Nulman GroupIn South Kingstown
Watch Hill Investments, LLCIn South Kingstown

How we ranked South Kingstown investment advisors

We scored 31 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown: frequently asked questions

Which investment advisor has the highest RFA Score in South Kingstown?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked investment advisor in South Kingstown, RI is IPX1031 - Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. with an RFA Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. Frazier Investment Management (#2) and WealthMax Financial Group (#3) follow. We ranked 31 investment advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many investment advisors are there in South Kingstown?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 31 investment advisors serving South Kingstown, RI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which investment advisors in South Kingstown work on weekends?

6 of 31 ranked investment advisors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WealthMax Financial Group (#3), Eastern Bank (#12) and Eastern Bank (#14). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do South Kingstown investment advisors have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated investment advisors in South Kingstown is 4.9★, with a median of 5 reviews. WealthMax Financial Group has the most, 86 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 South Kingstown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 31 investment advisors serving South Kingstown.

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