The Paladin Registry is an independent information services company that evaluates the qualifications of financial advisors according to a comprehensive review of their credentials, ethics, business practices, and services. Since 2004, Paladin has reviewed the qualifications of over 16,000 advisors.

Only 7% of those advisors who have applied to be listed in the registry have received a 5-Star rating. Those advisors are invited to be profiled in the registry. The remaining 93% are turned away.