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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 financial advisors in Waterbury, CT by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Pearl Financial with a 5.0-star rating from 11 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Mercer Advisors - Woodbridge and Nexa Financial Group. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in Waterbury is 4.6 stars from 4 reviews per business on average.
Financial advisors in Waterbury 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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Top Rated Financial Advisors
Pearl Financial
Building One Second Floor, 3074 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
Mercer Advisors - Woodbridge
1 Bradley Rd # 902, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA
Nexa Financial Group
5 St John St #200, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
Financial Advisors Rankings in Waterbury, CT
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pearl FinancialBuilding One Second Floor, 3074 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA | 5.0★ | 11 |
| #2 | Mercer Advisors - Woodbridge1 Bradley Rd # 902, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA | 4.0★ | 1 |
| #3 | Nexa Financial Group5 St John St #200, North Haven, CT 06473, USA | 5.0★ | 6 |
| #4 | Retirement Visions LLC20 Waterside Dr Ste 201, Farmington, CT 06032, USA | 5.0★ | 3 |
| #5 | New Haven Financial Empowerment Center316 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | 3.7★ | 3 |
| #6 | Noble Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott321 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #7 | Case Financial Services LLC934 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | 5.0★ | 2 |
| #8 | Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC281 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #9 | Fidelity Investments265 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | 3.6★ | 16 |
| #10 | Snowden Lane Partners265 Church St #1004, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | 4.0★ | 1 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Financial Advisors in Waterbury
Retirement Visions LLC
20 Waterside Dr Ste 201, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
New Haven Financial Empowerment Center
316 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Noble Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott
321 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Case Financial Services LLC
934 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC
281 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
Fidelity Investments
265 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Snowden Lane Partners
265 Church St #1004, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Tidewater Wealth Management
157 Church St Ste 1940, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Raymond Wealth Advisors
Connecticut Financial Center, 157 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
157 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors
1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Maura OBrien - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
545 Long Wharf Dr Ste 501, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
National Financial Network, Inc.
555 Long Wharf Dr suite 11a, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Janney Montgomery Scott
555 Long Wharf Dr 11th floor, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Northwestern Mutual
555 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
545 Long Wharf Dr 7th Fl, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
John Hursh - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
545 Long Wharf Dr Ste 501, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Financial Advisors in Waterbury
What is a fiduciary financial advisor and why does it matter in Waterbury?
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 Waterbury, ask directly: "Are you a fiduciary 100% of the time?" If they hesitate, keep looking.
How do I verify a financial advisor is registered and legitimate?
Use FINRA BrokerCheck (finra.org/brokercheck) to verify licenses and check for complaints or disciplinary actions. For Registered Investment Advisors, search SEC's IAPD at adviserinfo.sec.gov. CFP credentials can be verified at cfp.net/verify. These are free public tools — always check before handing over your finances.
How do financial advisors charge for their services in Waterbury?
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.
What credentials should I look for in a financial advisor?
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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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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