MENTOR, OH — September 18, 2026 — Carver Financial Services is proud to announce that Randy Carver, President and Founder of Carver Financial Services, has been ranked #14 in the nation on Barron’s 2026 Top 100 Independent Advisors list.

The recognition marks another significant milestone in Carver’s long history of recognition by Barron’s and reflects his continued commitment to serving individuals, families and organizations through comprehensive wealth management and financial planning.

“Being recognized by Barron’s among the nation’s leading independent advisors is an honor and a reflection of the dedication of our entire team,” said Randy Carver. “Our focus has always been on helping our clients navigate an increasingly complex financial world with thoughtful planning, personalized advice and a long-term perspective. This recognition belongs to the entire Carver Financial Services team and, most importantly, to the clients who place their trust in us.”

Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors ranking evaluates independent financial advisors using a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors. According to Carver Financial Services’ award disclosures, factors considered in Barron’s advisor rankings include assets under management, revenue, regulatory record, quality of practice, client-related factors, professional experience and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not an explicit component of the ranking.

Carver has been recognized by Barron’s for many years, including appearances on the publication’s Top 100 Independent Advisors list dating back to 2010. He was ranked #17 nationally on the 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors list.

Carver Financial Services provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services designed to help clients pursue their financial goals and manage the complexities that accompany significant wealth.

About Randy Carver and Carver Financial Services

Randy Carver is the Founder and President of Carver Financial Services, an independent wealth management firm based in Mentor, Ohio. For decades, Carver and his team have provided comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

2026 Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors
Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings as of 9/11/2026 are based on data provided by 728 applications and include qualitative and quantitative criteria. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2026, and was released on 9/11/2026. 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’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Barron’s is not affiliated with Raymond James.

To view the full Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors list for 2026, visit www.barrons.com.

For more information about Randy Carver and Carver Financial Services, please visit www.carverfinancialservices.com or contact us at (440) 974-0808.