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Financial advisors in British Columbia
909 advisory teams and firms across 51 cities: directory by city, rankings and 2021 census figures.
Key figures
- 909 advisory teams and firms across 51 cities, including 84 firms whose website shows their registration.
- Large networks account for 95 % of firms; 9 % are firms verified through their own website.
- Advisory offices are concentrated in Vancouver (258), Victoria (96), Kelowna (74).
- Among cities of 20,000 residents or more, Victoria has the most firms per resident (one per 957).
- 20 % 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 258 | 2,567 | Top 10 |
| Victoria | 96 | 957 | Top 10 |
| Kelowna | 74 | 1,954 | Top 10 |
| Surrey | 52 | 10,929 | Top 10 |
| Burnaby | 43 | 5,794 | Top 10 |
| Nanaimo | 35 | 2,853 | Top 10 |
| Kamloops | 28 | 3,497 | Top 10 |
| Abbotsford | 23 | 6,675 | Top 10 |
| Vernon | 21 | 2,120 | Top 10 |
| West Vancouver | 19 | 2,322 | Top 10 |
| Coquitlam | 16 | 9,289 | Top 10 |
| North Vancouver | 16 | 3,633 | Top 10 |
| Penticton | 15 | 2,459 | Top 10 |
| Cranbrook | 12 | 1,708 | Top 10 |
| Richmond | 12 | 17,495 | Top 10 |
All cities
- Vancouver · 258
- Victoria · 96
- Kelowna · 74
- Surrey · 52
- Burnaby · 43
- Nanaimo · 35
- Kamloops · 28
- Abbotsford · 23
- Vernon · 21
- West Vancouver · 19
- Coquitlam · 16
- North Vancouver · 16
- Penticton · 15
- Cranbrook · 12
- Richmond · 12
- Courtenay · 11
- Langley · 11
- Maple Ridge · 10
- Salmon Arm · 9
- Sidney · 9
- Campbell River · 8
- Comox · 8
- Prince George · 8
- Duncan · 7
- Chilliwack · 6
- Nelson · 6
- Parksville · 5
- Delta · 4
- Langley Twp · 4
- Munro Centre Victoria · 4
The other 21 cities
- New Westminster · 4
- Pitt Meadows · 4
- Terrace · 4
- White Rock · 4
- Fort St. John · 3
- Port Alberni · 3
- Port Moody · 3
- Quesnel · 3
- Smithers · 3
- South Surrey · 3
- Squamish · 3
- West Kelowna · 3
- Cobble Hill · 2
- Fernie · 2
- Gibsons · 2
- Oak Bay (Victoria) · 2
- Oliver · 2
- Sechelt · 2
- Summerland · 2
- Westbank · 2
- Whistler · 2
Frequently asked questions
How many financial advisory firms are there in British Columbia?
Advisor Index lists 909 in 51 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 British Columbia?
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 Vancouver?
Firms locate in business districts, not in proportion to residents: Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna 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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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.