Edward Jones financial advisor John Pfaff of Waycross was named among the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Georgia by Forbes/SHOOK in 2026.
To compile the 2026 rankings, SHOOK Research analysts conducted individual interviews with nominees. Criteria that determined the final ranking included industry experience, best practices, compliance records and assets under care.
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm with operations in the United States and Canada. It ranked No. 1 for advised investor satisfaction among 23 wealth management firms in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Invester Satisfaction Study*.
More than 20,000 financial advisors serve over nine million clients with a total of $2.4 trillion in client assets under care as of March 27, 2026.
Edward Jones’ purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society.
Through the dedication of the firm’s approximately 55,000 associates and our branch presence in 68 percent of U.S. counties and all Canadian provinces, Edward Jones is committed to helping improve the financial fulfillment for tens of millions of long-term investors across North America by providing comprehensive, personalized planning and professional advice.
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*2026 JD Power U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study among Wealth Management Firms for Advised Investor Satisfaction, published March 2026, data as of January 26. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the ranking.
Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Georgia published first trimester each year, research by SHOOK Research LLC, data as of June of the previous year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining the rating.
The rating is not based on quality of investment advice, investment performance or client feedback. The rating is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria gained through interviews with the financial advisor, quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management, and other factors including compliance record, industry experience and client retention.
