Certified Financial Group Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing List

Certified Financial Group, a financial planning and investment advisory firm based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, has been ranked on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list, published by Inc. magazine, ranks companies by percentage revenue growth over a three-year period from 2022 to 2025.

Joe Bert, CEO and founder of Certified Financial Group, said the recognition reflects the firm's focus on client service and team dedication. "Our rapid growth over recent years is direct proof that staying focused on providing exceptional value and service, success always follows," Bert said in a statement.

The Inc. 5000 list includes companies across industries from AI and manufacturing to healthcare and professional services. The median three-year revenue growth rate among the 5,000 honorees was 130%, and the companies collectively added more than 627,000 jobs over the past three years. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, and Patagonia.

Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc., said each honoree's growth reflects "creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact."

Certified Financial Group was founded in 1976 and employs Certified Financial Planner professionals who provide guidance on financial independence. The firm paid an application fee to participate in the Inc. 5000 evaluation and may pay standard licensing fees for logo usage after the award. Inc. noted that the ranking is based strictly on historical revenue growth and does not evaluate client satisfaction, quality of advice, or portfolio performance.

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at its 2026 Conference & Gala in Dallas, Texas, from October 14 to 16.