Seeking Alpha identifies the top 10 small-cap financial stocks with A+ Momentum Grades, indicating strong price performance trends. Compass Diversified leads with a 130.42% YTD return, followed by Carter Bankshares (53.81%) and Amerant Bancorp (51.97%). Other notable performers include Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Chemung Financial, Atlanticus Holdings, and American Integrity Insurance. The grades are based on medium- and long-term price performance relative to sector peers.