Financial advisor Matt Oppedahl named among best-in-state
Matt Oppedahl of Edward Jones in Templeton.
– Edward Jones financial advisor Matt Oppedahl of Templeton was named among the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in California by Forbes|SHOOK in 2026.
He ranked No. 242 in CA – Southern CA. Matt has served area investors for the past 26 years.
“I am honored to receive this recognition,” Oppedahl said. “My priority is to be a trusted, hands-on resource for clients as they make important financial decisions.”
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.
About Edward Jones
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.5 trillion in client assets under care as of Dec. 31, 2025. 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% of U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers.edwardjones.com.
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2026 Forbes|SHOOK® Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in California published 1st 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 records, industry experience and client retention.
