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Randy Carver Ranked #20 Among Barron’s 2024 Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors

October 1, 2024 – Carver Financial Services is proud to announce that founder Randy Carver has been ranked number 20 on Barron’s prestigious list of the Top 100 Independent Advisors for 2024. This recognition highlights Randy’s unwavering commitment to excellence in financial advisory services and his dedication to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Barron’s annual list honors advisors who demonstrate exceptional performance, innovative strategies, and a client-first approach. Randy Carver’s deep industry knowledge and personalized financial planning techniques have set him apart in a highly competitive field.
“I am truly honored to be recognized among such a talented group of independent advisors,” said Randy Carver. “This achievement is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to providing our clients with the best possible guidance and support.”
Under Randy’s leadership, Carver Financial Services has consistently focused on holistic financial planning, investment management, and wealth preservation. His innovative strategies and commitment to transparency have earned him a loyal client base and a reputation for integrity in the industry.
The ranking reflects Randy’s ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and his success in adapting to changing market conditions, ensuring that clients’ needs are always prioritized.
Randy Carver and his team continue to strive for excellence, empowering clients with the knowledge and tools they need to secure their financial futures. This recognition from Barron’s underscores their commitment to delivering exceptional service and results.
For more information about Randy Carver and Carver Financial Services, please visit www.carverfinancialservices.com or contact us at (440) 974-0808.
For the full award, visit 2024 Top 100 Independent Advisors by Barron’s (barrons.com).
About Carver Financial Services
Carver Financial Services is a leading financial advisory firm dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth management solutions. With a focus on personalized service, the firm offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and retirement strategies to help clients navigate their financial journeys.
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.
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Randy Carver Ranked #68 Among Barron’s 2024 Top 100 Financial Advisors

May 15, 2024 – Randy Carver, RJFS Registered Principal, and the President of Carver Financial Services, Inc. has been named one of Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors in the United States for 2024. Carver’s exceptional expertise and commitment to client success have propelled him to the impressive ranking of #68 among the nation’s leading financial advisors.
With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Randy Carver has consistently demonstrated a steadfast dedication to providing personalized financial guidance and tailored wealth management solutions to his clients. His unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of market dynamics, has earned him the trust and admiration of both clients and peers alike.
Reflecting on this prestigious recognition, Randy Carver remarked, “It is truly an honor to be recognized by Barron’s as one of the top financial advisors in the nation. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Carver Financial Services. We remain committed to delivering exceptional value and guidance to our clients as we continue to navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.”
Randy Carver’s inclusion on Barron’s Top Financial Advisors list further solidifies his position as a leader in the wealth management industry and underscores his unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
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Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings are based on data provided by 1,160 individual advisors and their firms and include qualitative and quantitative criteria. 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. Financial 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 based upon the period from 1/1/23-12/31/23 and was released 05/10/2024. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual’s abilities in regard 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’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Barron’s is not affiliated with Raymond James.
Please visit https://www.barrons.com/advisor/report/top-financial-advisors/independent for the full story.
Randy Carver named to America’s Top Wealth Advisors in 2024 by Forbes

April 4th, 2024 – Randy Carver, RJFS Registered Principal, and President of Carver Financial Services Inc., was named to Forbes’ 2024 “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” list. Randy ranked 97th out of 250 in America. This is the third consecutive year that Carver has been recognized by Forbes on this prestigious list of elite wealth advisors.
Forbes’ Top Wealth Advisors list is highly regarded, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated excellence in managing the financial affairs of high-net-worth clients. Randy Carver’s inclusion on this list highlights his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, strategic financial guidance, and personalized solutions to his clientele.
Upon receiving this esteemed recognition, Randy Carver expressed gratitude for the support of his clients and the dedication of his team. He remarked, “It is truly an honor to be recognized among such esteemed professionals in the wealth management industry. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to serving our clients’ best interests and helping them achieve their financial goals.”
Randy Carver is known for his personalized approach to wealth management, understanding that each client has unique needs and aspirations. He and his team are dedicated to providing tailored solutions that align with clients’ objectives, whether it involves retirement planning, investment management, estate planning, or other financial goals.
The Forbes Top Wealth Advisors List highlights top advisors across the country who are researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking within their respective states and markets.
The Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors 2024 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a review of best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2023 and was released on 4/3/2024. Investment performance is not a criterion because audited records rarely exist and clients have varying risk levels. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Research Summary (as of August 2023): 42,108 Advisor nominations were received based on high thresholds. 22,874 Advisors were invited to complete the online survey. SHOOK has conducted over 17,996 telephone interviews with advisors. 3,859 Advisors were interviewed in-person at the Advisors’ location and 1,487 interviews were web-based. Final list of the top 250 advisors was then compiled based an algorithm that considers both quantitative and qualitative criteria. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/top-wealth-advisors/ for more info.











