Zhang Financial
Charles Zhang, Founder and President of Zhang Financial, a Fee-Only Wealth Management firm, has been ranked #1 in Barron’s List of 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors, a position also held in 2024, 2023, and 2021.
The 2025 list was released on September 15, 2025, based on data for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Prior rankings were released annually in September of their respective years, based on data for the 12-month period ending June 30 of the award year. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included in Barron’s rankings. The firm pays a licensing fee to Barron’s for the right to use the rankings and logo in marketing materials.
He was also ranked #1 in Barron’s List of 2026 Top Advisors in Michigan, which marks the 14th consecutive year that Charles has held the top ranking in Michigan (2013-2026).
The 2026 list was released on March 20, 2026, based on data for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2025. Prior rankings were released annually in March of their respective years, based on data for the 12-month period ending September 30 of the award year. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included in Barron’s rankings. The firm pays a licensing fee to Barron’s for the right to use the rankings and logo in marketing materials.
See zhangfinancial.com/disclosure for full ranking criteria and methodology.
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