Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Investment Advisors in Tempe, AZ: 2026 rankings
209 investment advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest RFA Score in Tempe: Hoffer Group, RFA Score 72/100; 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Directed IRA, 1,295 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 209 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
209 Tempe investment advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 209 rated firms.
Top 10 investment advisors in Tempe 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 | Hoffer Group | 72 | 4.9★ (43) | Tempe | — | Top score |
| 2 | Valley Property Group, LLC | 71 | 4.9★ (27) | Tempe | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | REALTOR Jeremy Moore | 70 | 5.0★ (32) | Scottsdale, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Redpoint Wealth Management | 70 | 5.0★ (14) | Tempe | — | — |
| 5 | IPX1031: Adrienne Salyer | 70 | 5.0★ (50) | Gilbert, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | KlinkLoans Real Estate Investment Fund | 69 | 5.0★ (25) | Gilbert, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Faires Investment Revocable Trust | 68 | 5.0★ (16) | Scottsdale, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Legacy Investors Group Inc | 67 | 4.8★ (51) | Fountain Hills, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Public Safety Financial/Galloway | 67 | 5.0★ (6) | Mesa, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Avant Garde | 67 | 3.9★ (532) | Phoenix, 12 mi away | — | — |
All 209 investment advisors in Tempe, 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.
- 72/100RFA Score
Based in Tempe
71/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Scottsdale, 6 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Tempe
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Gilbert, 11 mi away
70/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Gilbert, 9 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Scottsdale, 6 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Fountain Hills, 17 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Mesa, 3 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
#10 Avant Garde
Based in Phoenix, 12 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 532 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Scottsdale, 4 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 374 Google reviews.
#12 Directed IRA
Based in Phoenix, 11 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,295 Google reviews, the most in Tempe.
Based in Scottsdale, 10 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
#14 Magellan
Based in Phoenix, 5 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
#15 Quantumvest
Based in Scottsdale, 7 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment company”.
Based in Tempe
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Scottsdale, 6 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Scottsdale, 10 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 628 Google reviews.
Based in Scottsdale, 6 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews.
Based in Tempe
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Scottsdale, 16 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
#22 Matson Money
Based in Scottsdale, 17 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Tempe
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Phoenix, 5 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Fountain Hills, 17 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
How we ranked Tempe investment advisors
We scored 209 Tempe 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 Tempe 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.
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Update log for Tempe
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 209 investment advisors serving Tempe.
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