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Find Top Financial Advisors in Athens, Georgia

There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Athens, Georgia

Last Updated - May 20, 2025

Athens has 6 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Athens, Georgia have an average of 35 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Athens, Georgia mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Athens, Georgia.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Athens, Georgia

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
1960 Satellite Boulevard,
Suite 3500,
Duluth, GA 30097
3460 Preston Ridge Rd,
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only
Savant Wealth Management
400 Northridge Road,
Atlanta, GA 30350
35 Years $0 Not Specified Fee-Only
Homrich Berg Wealth Management
HOMRICH BERG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
3550 Lenox Rd NE,
Suite 2700,
Atlanta, GA 30326
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Only
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway,
Suite 650,
Atlanta, GA 30354
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only
Poterack Capital Advisory
Servicing Nationwide,
Cashiers, NC 28717
35 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Only

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Athens, Georgia

Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 1960 Satellite Boulevard,
Suite 3500,
Duluth,
GA
30097
Phone Number 877-208-7414

Office Location 3460 Preston Ridge Rd,
Suite 500,
Alpharetta,GA 30005
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 107271

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 400 Northridge Road,
Atlanta,
GA
30350
Phone Number 404-237-8881

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management

Our independent status is unique. It allows us to remain impartial in our advice and serve our clients in a fiduciary capacity. We accrue no benefit from brokerage services, commissions, finder fees, or product sales of any kind. We integrate the planning, investment, and tax disciplines to maximize after-tax wealth and align our clients assets with their ideal vision of the future. Savant has consistently received local and national recognition.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 316731

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 3550 Lenox Rd NE,
Suite 2700,
Atlanta,
GA
30326
Phone Number 404-264-1400

About Homrich Berg Wealth Management

Homrich Berg Wealth Management

Founded in 1989, Atlanta-based Homrich Berg is a national independent wealth management firm that provides fiduciary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services, serving as the leader of the financial team for our clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and not-for-profits. We serve as your family CFO, helping you with all of the financial issues that you face as you navigate the markets to achieve your goals. We will match you with the right lead advisor who fits your situation and needs to serve as your advisor. Our fee-only approach assures you that we are focused on serving you instead of selling you products. Ultimately our fiduciary, comprehensive, and personal approach is designed to provide Wealth Management Built For You.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway,
Suite 650,
Atlanta,
GA
30354
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 155216
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location Servicing Nationwide,
Cashiers,
NC
28717
Phone Number 704-366-5776

About Poterack Capital Advisory

Poterack Capital Advisory

We offer wealth management and advice for high net worth families and individuals. As a fully-virtual wealth management firm, we focus on being a strong match with families we serve, without regard to zip code. We seek to optimize tax efficiency and planning, organize estate planning, and mitigate portfolio overlap and expenses. We bring a partner mindset to all client engagement. We want to be a family's CFO that never forgets who is the CEO --- you!

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Athens, Georgia (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.
649-8 South Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
30 2837 $1,347,089,399
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
ELWOOD & GOETZ
687 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
27 2954 $813,016,044
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
CARSON ADVISORY GROUP
470 Hill St., Athens, GA 30601
9 2062 $694,921,441
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
FAMILY WMS, LLC
490 N. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601
8 570 $581,378,868
A percentage of AUM
ELEVATE WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.
190 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA 30606
11 1676 $314,072,325
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
LANIER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
490 N. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
7 368 $127,800,000
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

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