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Financial advisors in Ontario

2,384 advisory teams and firms across 108 cities: directory by city, rankings and 2021 census figures.

2,384teams and firms
108cities
14,223,942residents (2021 census)
5,966residents per firm

Key figures

  • 2,384 advisory teams and firms across 108 cities, including 139 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 Toronto (400), Ottawa (137), North York (114).
  • Among cities of 20,000 residents or more, Collingwood has the most firms per resident (one per 1,079).
  • 19 % 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

CityFirmsResidents per firmRanking
Toronto4006,986Top 10
Ottawa1377,427Top 10
North York114–Top 10
Burlington1041,798Top 10
Mississauga977,402Top 10
London815,214Top 10
Oakville782,741Top 10
Richmond Hill772,624Top 10
Windsor564,101Top 10
Kanata47–Top 10
Waterloo462,640Top 10
Etobicoke45–Top 10
Sudbury453,689Top 10
Barrie423,520Top 10
Nepean40–Top 10

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The other 78 cities

Frequently asked questions

How many financial advisory firms are there in Ontario?

Advisor Index lists 2,384 in 108 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 Ontario?

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 Toronto?

Firms locate in business districts, not in proportion to residents: Toronto, Ottawa, North York 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.

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