Certified Advisory Corp

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2002

Total AUM

$3B

Discretionary

$3B

100% of AUM

Avg account

$478K

Accounts

6,372

Employees

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: Altamonte Spirngs, Florida
CRD number: 120990
Registered since: July 23, 2002
Website: financialgroup.com
Custodians: FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC, CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Other
Client types: HNWI67.81%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans15.94%
Individuals14.82%
Corporations / Businesses0.77%
State / Municipal Government0.52%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPublication of PeriodicalsEducational Seminars / Workshops

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Certified Advisory Corp is an independent, SEC-registered RIA organized as a corporation and operating since 2002. The firm serves both individual and family clients as well as institutional investors and functions as a capital allocator that blends fee models (percentage of AUM, hourly, fixed fees and other arrangements). Its advisory menu includes financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, manager selection, periodic publications, and client education through seminars and workshops. Certified Advisory Corp does not position itself as an active ESG investor. The firm has been recognized in industry rankings, appearing among the Financial Times’ Top 300 RIA Firms in 2020 and on CNBC’s lists of Top 100 Financial Advisory Firms in 2022 and 2025.