Certified Advisory Corp

RIASEC Registered

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, privately owned registered investment adviser that has been SEC-registered since 2002. The firm serves both individual/family and institutional clients and operates as a capital allocator, directing client capital to third-party managers in addition to managing portfolios directly. Its advisory services include financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, manager selection, and investor education through publications and seminars. The firm is affiliated with an insurance company and does not identify as an active ESG investor. Fee arrangements include asset-based fees as well as hourly and fixed-fee engagements. The firm has received industry recognition, including placement on the Financial Times’ Top 300 RIA Firms in 2020 and CNBC’s Top 100 Financial Advisory Firms lists in 2022 and 2025.