"We are a huge resource to folks in the Mid-Ohio Valley, and investors deserve a second opinion on their investments from a 2024 Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisor."
Chris Hall Named to Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors
Published: September 18, 2024
[Parkersburg, WV] – Hall Financial Advisors is proud to announce that Chris Hall, CPFA™, Founding Partner & CEO, has been recognized in Barron’s prestigious list of Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors for the second consecutive year. Released on September 17, 2024, this year’s list marks a significant achievement for Chris, who climbed from #95 to #72—a remarkable leap of 23 places.
“This just goes to show we are second-to-none—not just in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but across the country! With over 330,000 Independent Financial Advisors in the United States, we consistently deliver top-ranked investment advice right here at home. This achievement is a testament to our entire team's dedication to providing exceptional service,” stated Chris Hall. “At Hall Financial Advisors, we are a valuable resource for folks in the Mid-Ohio Valley, and I am grateful for the trust our clients place in us.”
About Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors
Barron’s evaluates financial advisors based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. This year, the rankings were derived from 579 applications and considered various factors, including client retention, experience, and charitable work. The evaluation period spanned from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Chris Hall’s Experience
Chris joined Raymond James in 2021 and brings over 24 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Hall Financial Advisors offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Advisory Services
- Retirement Planning
- Equity Investments
- Fixed Income
- Estate Planning Strategies
- Education Planning
- Access to Lending Services
To learn more about Chris Hall and his background, check out his biography page. To arrange your no-obligation consultation with one of our Financial Advisors and the team at Hall Financial Advisors, visit our contact page or call (866) 865-4442.
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About Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors
Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors, 2024. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings as of 9/16/2024 are based on data provided by 579 applications and include qualitative and quantitative criteria. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024, and was released on 9/16/2024. Data points that relate to quality of practice include professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records (no criminal U4 issues), client retention reports, charitable and philanthropic work, quality of practice, designations held, offering services beyond investments offered including estates and trusts, and more. Advisors are quantitatively rated based on varying types of revenues produced and assets under management by the financial professional, with weightings associated for each. Investment performance is not an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients’ risk tolerance than by an advisor’s investment picking abilities. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor team’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for obtaining this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Barron’s is not affiliated with Raymond James.
About Raymond James
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,700 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.28 trillion as of June 30, 2023. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
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