Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA®
Financial consultant · Olathe, KS · reviewed since 2021
iHow 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for 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.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 26 financial advisorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
5.0★★★★★20 Google reviews · 2 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA® at a glance
Google reviewers rate this financial consultant five stars based on twenty reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Clients describe the advisor as thorough, knowledgeable, and patient when explaining complex market terminology and investment options. Recurring themes include personalized communication, such as regular check-ins and assistance with estate planning or retirement consolidation. Reviewers note that the advisor takes time to understand individual goals and provides transparent guidance, resulting in high confidence in the management of their financial assets.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 20 Google reviews (19 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: craft & service and satisfaction; weakest: value.
This companyFinancial Advisors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA®: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA®: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA®: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueiValue · 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.Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brent Forck, CFP®|SE-AWMA®: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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: 45.–
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Star ratings
20 Google reviews we collected
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 19 written reviews
100%praise
Praise32100%
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Staff & attitude928%
Quality & results619%
Honesty & trust619%
Would recommend619%
Communication516%
What customers talk about
We read 19 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Since then I feel I’ve gained a trusted, professional financial advisor.”
“He is very thorough at explaining information to you, and in todays economy that is what we need for a brighter future.”
“He's also a good human which makes me trust him even more!”
“I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with financial planning.”
“He is very thorough and explains all information to make you comfortable.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
David4 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Brent managed my father’s funds for years in KC. I live in NC and heard nothing but excellent praise about Brent during past many years. My dad passed late 2024 and Brent was a true family friend guiding us through the financial process. Since then I feel I’ve gained a trusted, professional financial advisor. I…
Beverly1 reviewiTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Brent takes his time to help find what is best for you. in your underlying future. He is very thorough at explaining information to you, and in todays economy that is what we need for a brighter future.
Craig10 reviewsiTotal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Working with Brent has been wonderful. He makes understanding everything MUCH easier. Definitely recommend his services.
JoAnn3 reviewsiTotal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
I recommend Brent for all your financial needs. He is very thorough and explains all information to make you comfortable.
Adam3 reviewsiTotal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Brent has helped my family start our retirement program and has been amazing he calls on our wedding anniversary our kids birthdays and is always asking for family updates he is amazing
JayLocal Guide · 85 reviewsiTotal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
I really know nothing about the stock market and investments. I am so happy, I enlisted the help of Brent, in helping me guide my investments for my future. He is excellent in helping me understanding my financial future.
Highly recommend Brent and his office
Brent managed my father’s funds for years in KC. I live in NC and heard nothing but excellent praise about Brent during past many years. My dad passed late 2024 and Brent was a true family friend guiding us through the financial process. Since then I feel I’ve gained a trusted, professional financial advisor. I admire Brent’s character and professionalism from afar. And as a fellow member of Chiefs Kingdom how can one not work with Brent? Brent has my highest recommendation.
Blane Kerr6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Blane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brent takes his time to help find what is best for you. in your underlying future. He is very thorough at explaining information to you, and in todays economy that is what we need for a brighter future.
Craig Heislen10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brent has helped my family start our retirement program and has been amazing he calls on our wedding anniversary our kids birthdays and is always asking for family updates he is amazing
Jay MummaLocal Guide · 85 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I really know nothing about the stock market and investments. I am so happy, I enlisted the help of Brent, in helping me guide my investments for my future. He is excellent in helping me understanding my financial future.
Highly recommend Brent and his office
Sean Kelly2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brent has earned my full confidence in managing my money. He is thorough, competent and transparent. He works hard to give me options of things I can do to help me hit my financial goals for an early retirement. I highly recommend Brent!
