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Financial advisors in Alberta
634 advisory teams and firms across 21 cities: directory by city, rankings and 2021 census figures.
Key figures
- 634 advisory teams and firms across 21 cities, including 36 firms whose website shows their registration.
- Large networks account for 96 % of firms; 6 % are firms verified through their own website.
- Advisory offices are concentrated in Calgary (276), Edmonton (164), Red Deer (44).
- Among cities of 20,000 residents or more, Red Deer has the most firms per resident (one per 2,292).
- 15 % of the population covered by the census is aged 65 or over.
Advisor Index calculation of 22 October 2026 from the directory and the 2021 Statistics Canada census. Population: sum of the province's municipalities.
Advisor hubs
| City | Firms | Residents per firm | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 276 | 4,735 | Top 10 |
| Edmonton | 164 | 6,164 | Top 10 |
| Red Deer | 44 | 2,292 | Top 10 |
| St. Albert | 28 | 2,437 | Top 10 |
| Lethbridge | 24 | 4,100 | Top 10 |
| Sherwood Park | 21 | – | Top 10 |
| Grande Prairie | 12 | 5,345 | Top 10 |
| Medicine Hat | 12 | 5,273 | Top 10 |
| Fort Mcmurray | 5 | – | Top 10 |
| Lloydminster | 5 | – | Top 10 |
| Airdrie | 3 | 24,700 | – |
| Bonnyville | 3 | 2,135 | – |
| Camrose | 3 | 6,257 | – |
| Leduc | 3 | 11,365 | – |
| Okotoks | 3 | 10,135 | – |
All cities
- Calgary · 276
- Edmonton · 164
- Red Deer · 44
- St. Albert · 28
- Lethbridge · 24
- Sherwood Park · 21
- Grande Prairie · 12
- Medicine Hat · 12
- Fort Mcmurray · 5
- Lloydminster · 5
- Airdrie · 3
- Bonnyville · 3
- Camrose · 3
- Leduc · 3
- Okotoks · 3
- Spruce Grove · 3
- TD Canada Trust Tower Calgary · 3
- Cardston · 2
- Drayton Valley · 2
- High River · 2
- Red Deer County · 2
Frequently asked questions
How many financial advisory firms are there in Alberta?
Advisor Index lists 634 in 21 cities, from the large networks' advisor locators and from firms whose website shows their registration. No firm pays to be listed.
How do I check a financial advisor in Alberta?
Check the person and the firm in the provincial securities regulator's register, the CSA National Registration Search and CIRO's AdvisorReport. Ask for the professional credential and the fee arrangement in writing.
Why are firms concentrated in Calgary?
Firms locate in business districts, not in proportion to residents: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer concentrate the offices serving the wider region. The number of firms in a city therefore does not measure the advice available to its residents.
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Other provinces
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- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
Sources: Advisor Index directory (firms verified through their website, network teams, matched Google listings) and the 2021 Statistics Canada census. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.