Zhang Financial
Charles Zhang, Founder and President of Zhang Financial, a Fee-Only Wealth Management firm, has been ranked #1 in the Nation on Barron’s 2026 Top 100 Independent Advisors, a position also held in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021, and the highest-ranked Fee-Only advisor on the lists.
Released 9/14/26 based on a 12-month period ending 6/30/26. Prior rankings released annually in September based on a 12-month period ending June 30 of that year. Zhang Financial paid no fee to be considered for or included in the rankings. The firm pays Barron’s a licensing fee to use the rankings and logos.
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).
Released 3/20/26 based on a 12-month period ending 9/30/25. Prior rankings released annually in March based on a 12-month period ending September 30 of the prior year. Zhang Financial paid no fee to be considered for or included in the rankings. The firm pays Barron’s a licensing fee to use the rankings and logos.
See zhangfinancial.com/disclosure for full ranking criteria and methodology.
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