The 10 best financial advisors in West Vancouver in 2026
Ranking of October 2026, built on 19 firms with public criteria. No firm pays for its position.
- 142/100
Ilana Schonwetter
financial planning, investments · team website · 1 advisors · CIM, PFP, FCSI
- 234/100
Kate Karamycheva
investments · team website · 1 advisors · CFP
- 331/100
Derek Lee
investments · team website · CIM
- 431/100
Fay Mirminachi
investments · team website · CIM, CFP
- 531/100
Jim Ferrier, BA, FMA
investments · team website · FMA
- 631/100
Kelsch Wealth Partners
investments · team website · CPA, CFP, TEP, CFA
- 731/100
Paul Knight
investments · team website · CIM, PFP
- 819/100
Frank Mauro
investments · team website · 1 advisors
- 919/100
Marziyeh Nazarian
investments · team website · 1 advisors
- 1016/100
Clark Strang Wealth Management
investments · team website
The criteria
| Criterion | Points | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Disciplines shown | 20 | Firm website or network locator |
| Registration shown on its own website | 10 | Firm website |
| Independent firm | 10 | Advisor Index |
| Team size | 10 | Network locator |
| Years in business (stated on its website) | 10 | Firm website |
| Professional designations shown on its website | 15 | Firm website (source sentence kept) |
| Google reviews | 15 | Google Maps listing |
| Named by AI assistants | 10 | Advisor Index AI barometer |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best financial advisor in West Vancouver?
On our public criteria, Ilana Schonwetter ranks first in West Vancouver, ahead of Kate Karamycheva and Derek Lee. The best choice is the firm whose services fit your situation.
How is this ranking built?
Out of 100 points, with criteria from the official register and public information: disciplines shown (20), registration shown on its own website (10), independent firm (10), team size (10), years in business (stated on its website) (10), professional designations shown on its website (15), google reviews (15), named by ai assistants (10).
Can a firm pay to rank higher?
No. No firm pays to be listed or for its position.
Ranking recalculated at each register update. A firm can correct its details from its profile. Our method