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Allworth Financial

Financial planner · Takoma Park, MD · reviewed since 2022

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#18 of 34 financial plannersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 48%
5.0 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · 1 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
10%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Allworth Financial at a glance

Google reviewers rate Allworth Financial five stars based on thirty-one reviews, noting the owner responded to ten percent of them. Clients frequently cite the firm's expertise in managing federal retirement accounts, such as TSPs, and its clear, patient communication regarding investment strategies. Recurring themes include professional responsiveness, personalized advice, and a lack of sales pressure. No low-star reviews were provided to identify specific criticisms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 31 Google reviews (30 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 8, 2026.
  • Service: Financial Planner serving Takoma Park, Maryland.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other financial planners

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability97Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 99)Reliability: 97 (median 97)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Allworth FinancialFinancial Planners median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Allworth Financial: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Allworth Financial: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Allworth Financial: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 58.–
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Star ratings

31 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars31100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 30 written reviews

  • Praise57100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1730%
  • Honesty & trust1018%
  • Communication916%
  • Speed & response814%
  • Would recommend712%
  • Quality & results47%
  • Price & value24%

What customers talk about

We read 30 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “ASF may have joined forces with Allworth Financial, but the responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of service remain top rate.”
  • “The only change is that our trusted financial analysts have even more tools available to them to provide the best possible financial advice to their clients.”
  • “I met Arthur Stein in 2017 at a class he was teaching at Montgomery College called “Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETFs Explained”.”
  • “Arthurs team worked overtime to assist me in my time of need, every question I had, every situation I was faced with was and is dealt with promptly.”
  • “I highly recommend anyone searching for honest financial advisor to seek advice from Art Stein and staff.”
  • “Art and his team have been thorough, available, and patient when our understanding of wealth management has been limited.”
  • “I wanted a small firm that I could trust to provide provide personal services, and not one of the big investment firms, at reasonable costs.”

People customers mention

  • Art 12 reviews
  • Stein 6 reviews
  • Government 3 reviews
  • Paul 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

The7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

ASF may have joined forces with Allworth Financial, but the responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of service remain top rate. The only change is that our trusted financial analysts have even more tools available to them to provide the best possible financial advice to their clients. We highly recommend.

Doug3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

My wife and I began with ASF in 2021. We are recently retired from the Federal Government. At first we were advised on how to handle our TSP accounts and I had some IRAs from previous employment they consolidated. Over time they transferred the TSPs to investments with Charles Schwab and set up a financial plan for…

laila3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

We recently went through a transition in advisory services and made the decision to continue working with Arthur Stein Financial LLC. Throughout the process, Art and his team were thoughtful, steady, and focused on what truly matters — long-term sustainability and sound planning. What stood out most was the…

Reasonable priceFinancial planInvestment advisingWealth management
Sally2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

When I retired from federal service, I decided to move my retirement savings to Art. I appreciated his experience with federal benefits and his clear, sensible approach to investing. Art and his team, Paul, Zack and David are always, responsive, professional and easy to work with. Together they share an integrity…

Douglass3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

My wife and I moved our retirement funds to Arthur Stein Financial one year ago. We have been impressed by the high level of responsiveness and helpfulness of the team and are happy we made the move!

Cathryn7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I have known Art for a long time. He has always given me good advice and helped me make good decisions. He listens well and is a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your help.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 31 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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The Teichmans7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews The has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

ASF may have joined forces with Allworth Financial, but the responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of service remain top rate. The only change is that our trusted financial analysts have even more tools available to them to provide the best possible financial advice to their clients. We highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

It’s wonderful to know the relationships and level of service you’ve both valued over the years have remained strong through the transition to Allworth. We’re especially pleased that the additional expertise and resources available to your team have been a welcome benefit as well. Thank you for your continued confidence in us.

Doug Perone3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Doug has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My wife and I began with ASF in 2021. We are recently retired from the Federal Government. At first we were advised on how to handle our TSP accounts and I had some IRAs from previous employment they consolidated. Over time they transferred the TSPs to investments with Charles Schwab and set up a financial plan for retirement. My wife always handled the money, and sadly she became ill and could no longer deal with it. I was completely unprepared to handle the situation. Arthurs team worked overtime to assist me in my time of need, every question I had, every situation I was faced with was and is dealt with promptly. I can't express how much this means! We are now enjoying retirement without the stress of worrying about our investments. I have complete faith dealing with ASF.

laila lienesch3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews laila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We recently went through a transition in advisory services and made the decision to continue working with Arthur Stein Financial LLC. Throughout the process, Art and his team were thoughtful, steady, and focused on what truly matters — long-term sustainability and sound planning. What stood out most was the emphasis on withdrawal strategy and making sure our retirement income plan is realistic and durable. Rather than rushing into product recommendations, they prioritized understanding our needs, reviewing our existing model, and building a clear path forward. We also appreciated the transparency around fees and the introduction to the financial planner we’ll be working with. We feel confident that our financial plan is being approached with care, discipline, and professionalism. We’re grateful for their guidance during what could have been a stressful transition.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Financial plan, Investment advising, Wealth management
Terrie O'Donnell (Terrie)7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Terrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I met Arthur Stein in 2017 at a class he was teaching at Montgomery College called “Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETFs Explained”. I had retired the year before and my husband and I felt the time was right to explore what help a professional could lend to managing our retirement funds. Art was extremely knowledgeable and made the material understandable to even the novice investors in the class so, I took up Art on his offer to receive his periodic emails. They, too, were very informative. After my husband retired at 70 in March, 2021, and deciding that we would benefit from a Certified Financial Planner to help us manage our money (which at that time was spread across multiple 401Ks and IRAs) I contacted Art and we began our relationship with Arthur Stein Financials (ASF). In our initial conversations, ASF helped us to identify our level of comfort with risk and our retirement goals. Art helped us to understand the need for diversification of our investments and implemented the 60/40 stock-to-bonds ratio, both of which have served us well through the stock market’s volatile moments since 2021. Art and his team have been thorough, available, and patient when our understanding of wealth management has been limited. He also has been very helpful suggesting how we might address financially a thorny problem with a relative’s long term care issues. We are very happy with Art and ASF and look forward to continuing our relationship.

Sally Walsh2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sally has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

When I retired from federal service, I decided to move my retirement savings to Art. I appreciated his experience with federal benefits and his clear, sensible approach to investing. Art and his team, Paul, Zack and David are always, responsive, professional and easy to work with. Together they share an integrity that has given me great assurance in their services and advice. ASF has provided me with the confidence to relax and enjoy my retirement knowing my financial future is on solid ground

Douglass Teschner3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Douglass has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My wife and I moved our retirement funds to Arthur Stein Financial one year ago. We have been impressed by the high level of responsiveness and helpfulness of the team and are happy we made the move!

Cathryn Waters7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have known Art for a long time. He has always given me good advice and helped me make good decisions. He listens well and is a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your help.

Derya Samadi2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Art and his group have been excellent. As a federal employee, I made the decision to move my TSP to Art and given the uncertainty and changes occurring in the Executive Branch, I’m glad I did. Art and his team have been available to me when I need them. They are professional and I trust them completely.

Teresa Knox4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend anyone searching for honest financial advisor to seek advice from Art Stein and staff. Art, Paul and the entire staff are truly professional.

Nansie and Steve Wilde1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Nansie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have been impressed with the patience they have shown in explaining the many facets of information with regard to our retirement accounts. They are friendly and caring and easy to contact and they have done very well by us with their investment strategies. We highly recommend this firm.

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