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Wealth Managers in Vail, AZ: 2026 rankings

21 wealth managers ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest RFA Score in Vail: Trajan Wealth, RFA Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Generous Wealth Advisors, 43 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked after Trajan Wealth; ranked #3.

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

21 Vail wealth managers are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Wealth managers in Tucson ranking. See Wealth managers in Tucson

Top 10 wealth managers in Vail 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 wealth managers in Vail at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Trajan Wealth694.9★ (119)Tucson, 22 mi awayTop score
2Adara Wealth Management665.0★ (40)Tucson, 21 mi away—
3Generous Wealth Advisors665.0★ (43)Tucson, 27 mi awayMost reviews
4Parkwoods Wealth Partners655.0★ (24)Tucson, 18 mi away—
5Generous Wealth Advisors655.0★ (23)Green Valley, 20 mi away—
6Suncrest Wealth Management634.1★ (18)Tucson, 18 mi away—
7Ensign Wealth Management - Tucson635.0★ (11)Tucson, 21 mi away—
8Affinity Wealth Management LLC615.0★ (7)Tucson, 21 mi away—
9SilverTree Wealth Partners Foothills614.6★ (9)Tucson, 22 mi away—
10TCI Wealth Advisors614.2★ (9)Tucson, 21 mi away—

All 21 wealth managers in Vail, 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 Vail

    #1 Trajan Wealth

    Based in Tucson, 22 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3567 E Sunrise Dr #133b, Tucson, AZ 85718
    View profile for Trajan Wealth(520) 321-4100

  4. #4 Parkwoods Wealth Partners

    Based in Tucson, 18 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4703 E Camp Lowell Dr #135, Tucson, AZ 85712
    View profile for Parkwoods Wealth Partners(520) 327-1019

  5. #5 Generous Wealth Advisors

    Based in Green Valley, 20 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    518 E White House Canyon Rd Ste 110, Green Valley, AZ 85614
    View profile for Generous Wealth Advisors(520) 393-0924

  10. #10 TCI Wealth Advisors

    Based in Tucson, 21 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4011 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
    View profile for TCI Wealth Advisors(520) 733-1477

  12. #12 Modern Wealth Management

    Based in Tucson, 22 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3567 E Sunrise Dr Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85718
    View profile for Modern Wealth Management(520) 298-1900

  18. #18 Wealth Enhancement Group

    Based in Tucson, 21 mi away

    59/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4280 N Campbell Ave Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85718
    View profile for Wealth Enhancement Group(520) 325-6684

How we ranked Vail wealth managers

We scored 21 Vail wealth managers 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 Vail 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 a wealth manager

  1. Confirm the wealth manager 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 a wealth manager

  • 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 wealth manager?
  • 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.

Wealth managers in Vail: frequently asked questions

Which wealth manager has the highest RFA Score in Vail?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked wealth manager in Vail, AZ is Trajan Wealth with an RFA Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews. Adara Wealth Management (#2) and Generous Wealth Advisors (#3) follow. We ranked 21 wealth managers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

What Google rating do Vail wealth managers have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated wealth managers in Vail is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Trajan Wealth has the most, 119 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank wealth managers?

Each wealth manager 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 wealth managers outside Vail count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Vail city center, our service radius for wealth managers. 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 wealth managers 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 a wealth manager do?

Wealth managers combine investment management with planning, tax and estate coordination, usually for households with larger portfolios. Most charge a yearly percentage of the assets they manage and many set an account minimum.

How are wealth managers in Vail ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers wealth management and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a wealth manager’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 wealth manager in Vail 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 wealth managers 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 Vail

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 21 wealth managers serving Vail.

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