Award-Winning Financial Advisor GA

Best of Georgia—Financial planning honors

Recognized as Best Financial Planning Firm in the State of Georgia for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (and regional honoree in 2021) by Georgia Business Journal, based on independent voting and client satisfaction.

Best of Forsyth—Reader's choice honors

Best Financial Planning Firm: Annual winner in The Forsyth County News reader poll for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Best Investment Advisor (David Fountain): Voted Best Investment Advisor for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Five Star Wealth Manager — 10-year award winner

David Fountain is recognized as a 10-Year Five Star Wealth Manager award winner (2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) by Five Star Professional, evaluated on 10 objective criteria including regulatory review, client retention rates, and credentialing.

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)

As registered fee-only financial advisors, our planners sign a strict Fiduciary Oath, submit financial plans for comprehensive peer review, complete 60 hours of continuing education every two years, and reject all sales commissions.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional certification

Earned through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, requiring master's-level coursework, passage of a comprehensive 6-hour board exam, over 6,000 hours of professional experience, and adherence to the CFP Board's Code of Ethics.

The Place of Forsyth – David Fountain: Served on the executive board
David Fountain, Member, Leadership Forsyth
Kimberly Fountain, Member, Leadership North Fulton
Carolyn Flournoy, Member, Leadership North Fulton
Alpharetta Security Council – Kimberly Fountain: Current 5-Year Member
North Point Ministries – David Fountain: Financial Counselor/Advisor and instructor
Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church – Sandee Fricks: Financial Counselor/Advisor and instructor

Sophisticated wealth advice should provide total clarity and confidence. Professional credentials and third-party recognitions help validate that an advisory team has met rigorous standards of education, peer evaluation, and fiduciary commitment.

Independent vetting from established organizations like NAPFA and the CFP Board confirms that our firm has undergone comprehensive background reviews, ongoing continuing education, and strict ethical accountability. Every recommendation we make is designed to serve your comprehensive financial plan and long-term legacy.

Kingdom Advisors: Values-Aligned Wealth Planning

The “Best of Forsyth” list is a reader’s choice award published annually by The Forsyth County News. Nominees are first nominated by readers and then the nominees are vetted through a third-party firm, Second Street. Voting takes place annually from October 1–31. Award is announced in January. Readers may vote up to once daily during the voting period. No payment was made, and no advertising was required to receive this award.

The “Best of Georgia” award is published annually by the Georgia Business Journal. All nominees are nominated by readers. The voting period runs from July 1–October 31st. Award is announced in December. Readers may vote up to once daily during the voting period. The editorial and compliance team will review reader’s votes and the businesses. No payment was made to receive this award, and no advertising was required to receive these awards.

The “Five Star Wealth Manager” list is published annually by Five Star Professional. Five Star evaluates many advisors and utilizes specific criteria including the following: solicit peer and firm nominations; verify award candidates eligibility criteria, confirm licensing information, conduct regulatory and consumer complaint reviews, and ensure firm meets criteria. Award is announced in September. Award winners cannot pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list of award recipients. No payment was made, and no advertising was required to receive these awards.

The “Best of North Atlanta” list is a reader’s choice award program promoted through Appen Media Group. Voting takes place annually from May 15 to June 15. Award is announced in September. Award winners cannot pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list of award recipients. No advertising was required to receive these awards.

Award-Winning Fiduciary Wealth Management in Alpharetta and Georgia

Professional Associations

Professional Designations & Advisory Team

Key Leadership & Client Support:

Best of Georgia — Georgia Business Journal

4

Best Financial Planning Firm – State of Georgia

2021

Best Financial Planning Firm – Georgia Regional Award

Best of Forsyth — Forsyth County News

10×

Best Financial Planning Firm:

9×

Best Investment Advisor (David Fountain):

Best of North Atlanta

2024

Best Financial Planner Runner Up (Appen Media Group)

Five Star Wealth Manager — David Fountain

10

10-Year Award Winner:

Charitable Organizations & Civic Leadership

Chambers of Commerce Memberships

Best of Georgia — Georgia Business Journal

Best of Forsyth — Forsyth County News

Best of North Atlanta

Five Star Wealth Manager — David Fountain

Charitable Organizations & Civic Leadership

Chambers of Commerce Memberships

Profile Articles Featuring the Firm

Why Independent Vetting Matters

Professional networks and fiduciary memberships

Why independent vetting matters

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Direct office phone:

(770) 650-9392

Primary concierge contact: Carson Greene, Relationship Manager (Carson@FountainWealthPartners.com)

Alpharetta office address: 12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004

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