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Top-Reviewed Financial Advisors in Gainesville, FL

What are customers actually saying? Read verified reviews for financial advisors in Gainesville — every rating is from a real customer.

As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 financial advisors in Gainesville, FL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Chacon Diaz & Di Virgilio Wealth Management with a 4.9-star rating from 53 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: GATOR WEALTH - Roman Janos, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, RICP® and North Florida Money Management Kris Gibson. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in Gainesville is 4.9 stars from 8 reviews per business on average.

Financial advisors in Gainesville typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

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4.9★

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8

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Top Rated Financial Advisors

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Chacon Diaz & Di Virgilio Wealth Management

4.9(53 reviews)

6208 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA

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GATOR WEALTH - Roman Janos, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, RICP®

5.0(19 reviews)

4965 NW 8th Ave STE A, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA

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North Florida Money Management Kris Gibson

4.8(16 reviews)

BRISTOL PARK BUSINESS CENTER, 4631 NW 53rd Ave Suite 101, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA

Financial Advisors Rankings in Gainesville, FL

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Chacon Diaz & Di Virgilio Wealth Management6208 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA4.953
#2GATOR WEALTH - Roman Janos, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, RICP®4965 NW 8th Ave STE A, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA5.019
#3North Florida Money Management Kris GibsonBRISTOL PARK BUSINESS CENTER, 4631 NW 53rd Ave Suite 101, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA4.816
#4North Florida Wealth Advisors2727 NW 43rd St a, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA5.02
#5Cornerstone Financial Group5200 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA5.01
#6Your Financial Legacy2114 NW 40th Terrace Suite D-1, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA5.09
#7Merrill Lynch Wealth Management2850 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA5.07
#8Covenant Wealth Management2622 NW 43rd St STE B4, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA5.03
#9Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Reagan K Potts, CFP®4731 NW 53rd Ave #1, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA5.04
#10Gainesville Financial Solutions Group1330 NW 6th St suite b, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA4.04

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Financial Advisors in Gainesville

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North Florida Wealth Advisors

5.0· 2 reviews

2727 NW 43rd St a, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

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Cornerstone Financial Group

5.0· 1 reviews

5200 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA

6

Your Financial Legacy

5.0· 9 reviews

2114 NW 40th Terrace Suite D-1, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA

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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

5.0· 7 reviews

2850 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

8

Covenant Wealth Management

5.0· 3 reviews

2622 NW 43rd St STE B4, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

9

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Reagan K Potts, CFP®

5.0· 4 reviews

4731 NW 53rd Ave #1, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA

10

Gainesville Financial Solutions Group

4.0· 4 reviews

1330 NW 6th St suite b, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

11

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kent Walker

5.0· 2 reviews

2114 NW 40th Terrace Suite C-1, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA

12

Heritage Wealth Management

5.0· 3 reviews

3600 NW 43rd St Suite G2, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

13

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jon Broska, CFP®|AAMS®

5.0· 3 reviews

3302 W University Ave Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA

14

M. David Gracy Jr., CFP, L.L.C.

5.0· 1 reviews

3520 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

15

Northwestern Mutual

5.0· 3 reviews

3620 NW 43rd St a, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

16

Together Planning Gainesville

5.0· 9 reviews

2631 NW 41 St Suite E-2, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

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Charles Schwab

4.2· 18 reviews

2047 NW 43rd St STE 20, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA

18

TIAA Financial Services

5.0· 2 reviews

5001 Celebration Pointe Ave Suite 120, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

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Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Charles Newsom

5.0· 1 reviews

2850 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA

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A fiduciary is legally required to act in your interest at all times. Non-fiduciary advisors (like some broker-dealers) only need to recommend "suitable" products, which may earn them higher commissions. Before hiring any financial advisor in Gainesville, ask directly: "Are you a fiduciary 100% of the time?" If they hesitate, keep looking.

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Three main structures: (1) Fee-only — flat fee, hourly ($200–$500/hr), or a percentage of assets under management (typically 0.5–1.5% annually) with no commissions; (2) Fee-based — advisory fee plus commissions on products they sell; (3) Commission-only — free to meet, they earn commissions on products. Fee-only is the most transparent and avoids conflicts of interest.

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CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is strongest for investment management. CPWA, ChFC, and RICP are recognized specializations. Avoid "advisor" titles without credentials — the term is unregulated. Verify any credential directly with the issuing organization.

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This page lists and ranks 19 financial advisors serving Gainesville, FL as of May 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.9 stars, with an average of 8 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked financial advisors in Gainesville by our algorithm is Chacon Diaz & Di Virgilio Wealth Management (4.9 stars, 53 reviews). Financial advisors in Gainesville typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

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