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Michelle Linne Best

Advisor at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner — Spring Hill, FL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

23 years

Location

Spring Hill, FL

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Enterprise

Total advisors

363

Across 203 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$410,135 Typical

HNW client ratio

16% Typical

About

Michelle Best is a CFP® professional with over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner and has prior experience at firms including The Vanguard Group, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, and TIAA-CREF. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Client services

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning/Consulting Fees may be fixed (flat) fees; negotiated individually.

Percentage

$0+: Advisory Fee negotiated individually, up to 3.0% annually maximum $0+: Pershing Program Fee (tiered): ranges 0.19% to 0.05% depending on size; minimum $125/year billed quarterly $0+: TPC Admin Fee: $8 per account per month $0+: Pershing UPlan Program Fee (tiered): 0.19% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum $0+: Pershing UPlan II Program Fee (tiered): 0.12% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum $0+: Pershing DIY Program Fee (tiered): 0.19% to 0.05% with $125 annual minimum

Commissions

Commission-based products available through BD capacity; commissions vary by product.

Project-based

Financial Planning/Consulting Fees may be hourly; negotiated individually.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for some account types; $25,000 for others; $100,000 for others; varies by account type and custodian; exceptions may be granted case-by-case Fee-only: Financial Planning/Consulting Fees can be fixed or hourly; negotiated individually; can be one-time or ongoing; initial deposit up to half of fee may be requested.

Location

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Spring Hill, FL

Spring Hill FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Florida

Work history

23 years of industry experience

United Planners

2026 - Present • 1 year

Scottsdale, AZ

OSAIC

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

Wildwood, MO

Southland Equity Partners LLC

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

Spring Hill, FL

Michelle Best

2022 - Present • 4 years

Charlotte, NC

Unemployed

2022 - 2024 • 2 years

Spring Hill, FL

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

St. Louis, MO

Unemployed

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

St. Louis, MO

TIAA-CREF

2014 - 2019 • 5 years

St. Louis, MO

Tiaa

2014 - 2019 • 5 years

St. Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick M

Series 65

Spring Hill, FL

Dougherty Investment Advisors

Patrick Manconi is a financial advisor at Dougherty Investment Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at the University of South Florida and Middleton High School. Dougherty Investment Advisors is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $114 million for about 180 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios across equities, debt securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and government securities, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Jordan D

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Spring Hill, FL

Glow Financial Planning LLC

Jordan Drinkhouse is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional affiliated with Glow Financial Planning LLC in Spring Hill, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Xena Financial Planning, ENOW Financial, and Nationwide Investment Services Corp. Drinkhouse has also worked in various other sectors, including realty and event management. Glow Financial Planning LLC is an independent registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fee-only structure with a fixed quarterly planning fee and emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and passive investment management using index funds and ETFs.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ryan T

Series 65

Spring Hill, FL

Tower Wealth Planning

Ryan Tower is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Tower Wealth Planning in Spring Hill, FL. He has been with Tower Wealth Planning since 2026 and has prior experience with Marten Transport and the University of South Florida. Tower Wealth Planning provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fee-only model and focuses on asset allocation tailored to client goals using a mix of passive and active investments, while also offering comprehensive financial planning on a recurring or project basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Wealth management
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Alex D

Series 65

San Antonio, FL

Cerasus Advisors Inc

Alex Dalmady is the sole advisor at Cerasus Advisors Inc and holds a Series 65 credential with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerasus Advisors since 2003. In addition to advisory services, he provides economic analysis and business consulting. Cerasus Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, foundations, pension plans, and certain foreign funds. The firm employs income-oriented strategies with a medium- to long-term investment horizon, utilizing diversified fixed-income and dividend-paying equity portfolios that may include derivatives and leverage.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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John D

Spring Hill, FL

Dougherty Investment Advisors

John Dougherty is a financial advisor at Dougherty Investment Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been involved with John Archer Dougherty, Inc., a holding company where he serves as director and owner since 2003, and has worked with Dougherty & Associates, LLC since 1989. Dougherty Investment Advisors is a team-based firm managing approximately $114 million for around 180 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning services.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Monica W

Series 65

Spring Hill, FL

Campbell & Company Wealth Management, LLC

Monica Wahl is a financial advisor at Campbell & Company Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. She has held roles at affiliated entities including Campbell Innovative LLC and Campbell & Company Insurance Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved in a business operating under the name Top Shelf Trinity LLC dba Brix 33. Campbell & Company Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a blend of passive investment management and fundamental analysis, focusing on asset-class-weighted portfolios primarily composed of index mutual funds and ETFs, and provides financial planning as a separate, hourly service.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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