CHARLES C. ZHANG CFP®, MBA, MSFS, ChFC Ranked #1 on Barron's list of 2025 Top 100 Independent Advisors.

Released September 15, 2025, covering the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included on Barron's rankings. We pay a license fee to use the ranking in marketing materials.

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LYNN CHEN-ZHANG CFP®, CPA, MBA, MS Zhang Financial is ranked #7 on Forbes 2025 America's Top RIA Firms list.

Released October 1, 2025, data as of March 31, 2025. Zhang Financial does not pay a fee to be considered for or included on Forbes rankings. We pay a license fee to use the ranking in marketing materials.

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A FEE-ONLY ADVISORY FIRM As a fee-only wealth advisory firm, we work WITHOUT conflicts of interest that arise from selling proprietary products, revenue sharing, receiving commissions, kick-backs, third party payments or soft dollars. Our transparent compensation model ensures that our interest is in alignment with yours. Read More Charles and Lynn possess an unwavering commitment to philanthropy. Our giving back page highlights over $20 million dollars in donations that have been made to various charitable organizations. Read More GIVING BACK Our giving back page highlights over $20 million dollars in donations that have been made to various charitable organizations.

Built on trust, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to our clients, Zhang Financial sets a new standard in wealth management.

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Welcome to Zhang Financial

A FEE-ONLY ADVISORY FIRM

WHY ZHANG FINANCIAL

At Zhang Financial, we believe that financial advice should be truly independent, transparent, and always in your best interest.

Why Choose Zhang?

FEE-ONLY ADVISOR

Zhang Financial is a fee-only advisory firm. Charles and Lynn are proud members of NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.

Why Fee-Only?

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Zhang Financial has been nationally recognized for its quality of practices, financial expertise, client service, and unbiased investment advice.

Nationally Recognized

ACCOUNT PROTECTION

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SIPC Protected

About Zhang Financial

WHO WE ARE

01-5931 Oakland Dr Building

Zhang Financial, with over $7 billion in assets under management,1 sets a new standard for your finances. Established more than three decades ago,2 Zhang Financial has developed into a prominent industry leader while maintaining its client-centered focus.  Our comprehensive, fee-only solution is built upon an academic, evidence-based investment philosophy aimed at providing the highest probability of success. We are proud of our over 99% client asset retention ratio.3

Charles Zhang, CFP®, has been ranked #1 on Barron's list of America's Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors for 2025. This is the third consecutive year that Charles has held the #1 position, from 2023 - 2025.  Charles was also ranked #4 in the nation on Forbes' list of America's Top Wealth Advisors for 2025 and is the highest-ranking  Fee-Only NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor on the list.*

Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within our local community. See Giving Back.

Zhang Financial has been named the winner of the 2022 Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics. The Torch Award for Ethics is the most prestigious honor the BBB can present to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical practices.

Video: Award Announcement Reaction
Video: Acceptance Speech by Lynn Chen-Zhang
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OUR FOUNDERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

CHARLES ZHANG

CFP®, MBA, MSFS, ChFC, CLU,
Founder and President

Founder and President

LYNN CHEN-ZHANG

CFP®, CPA, MBA, MSA
CEO

CEO and Chief Compliance Officer

Meet the rest of the leadership team at Zhang Financial.

Zhang Financial

5931 Oakland Drive Portage, MI 49024
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Email: clientservice@zhangfinancial.com | Toll-Free: 888-777-0126

Minimum investment requirement: $1,000,000 in Michigan, $2,000,000 outside of Michigan.
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