Seasoned, passive / index investing financial advisors in DeLand, FL
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want to grow your investments steadily without frequent trading, a seasoned passive or index investing advisor can help you avoid costly mistakes like chasing market trends or timing errors. These advisors focus on long-term strategies that align with your financial goals and risk tolerance. Seasoned means they bring decades of experience to guide you through market ups and downs.
- Index fund selection. Ask how they choose funds to match your goals and keep costs low.
- Tax-efficient strategies. Even without state income tax, federal and property taxes matter; see how they manage these.
- Risk alignment. Confirm they tailor your portfolio to your comfort with market swings, not just generic models.
- Experience with market cycles. Inquire about how they’ve helped clients stay the course during downturns and recoveries.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lake Mary, FL
Commonwealth Financial Network
Matthew Murphy's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients in DeLand, FL, through seasoned passive and index investing strategies. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm offering discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, he also provides flat-fee consulting services, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Judy K
Series 63, Series 66
Deland, FL
Kehoe Investment Services, Inc
Judy Kehoe offers seasoned expertise in passive and index investing with 21 years of experience, guiding clients in DeLand, FL through disciplined, evidence-based asset allocation using low-cost passive funds. Her independent firm serves high-net-worth individuals and corporate plans, employing flat fees for planning and a fee range of 0.5% to 2% AUM, distinguishing her with a focus on long-term, tax-efficient strategies and personalized risk alignment.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $965,744
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Sheldon B
Series 63, Series 66
Lake Mary, FL
RBC Rochdale, LLC
Sheldon Brandau offers 25 years of experience and expertise in passive and index investing, making him well-equipped to guide clients in DeLand, FL through steady investment growth. Affiliated with RBC Rochdale, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he employs an active, multi-strategy approach with a 1.00% AUM fee, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on passive strategies.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,095,249
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Benjamin S
Series 63, Series 65
Sanford, FL
Fidelity
Benjamin Strait brings 28 years of experience in passive and index investing, making him well-equipped to guide clients in DeLand, FL through long-term, steady investment strategies. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he combines wealth management expertise with a focus on parents, offering personalized plans and clear communication to build client confidence, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive firm resources or demographic focus.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Creig J
Series 63, Series 65
Deland, FL
PNC Wealth Management
Creig Jardine offers seasoned expertise in passive and index investing with 29 years of experience at PNC Wealth Management in DeLand, FL, focusing on model-based strategies using mutual funds and ETFs. His approach includes digital discretionary model accounts and annual rebalancing, differentiating him through access to large-firm resources and a structured, invitation-only pilot program for select clients.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $182,752
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