Top trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) financial advisors in Delray Beach, 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.

You might seek a trust structures advisor when you're planning to transfer wealth efficiently or protect assets through tools like GRATs (grantor retained annuity trusts), IDGTs (intentionally defective grantor trusts), or revocable trusts. Without deep knowledge, advisors can overlook how these trusts interact with federal tax rules and your overall estate plan, leading to unintended tax consequences or loss of control.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize trust strategies around federal taxes and property tax implications.
  • Wealth migration insight. Confirm they understand Florida's strong homestead protections and how these affect trust planning for relocating clients.
  • Trust type suitability. Each trust serves different goals; ask how they determine which structure fits your specific wealth transfer or asset protection needs.
  • Coordination with estate plans. Effective trust use requires alignment with wills and beneficiary designations; check how they integrate these elements for your situation.

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Nancy C

CFP®, Series 63

Delray Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Advisors

Nancy Curtin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and KBK Wealth Management. Curtin is based in Delray Beach, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Victor S

Series 65

Delray Beach, FL

Fmsa

Victor Sonnier is a financial advisor with FMSA in Delray Beach, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with FMSA since 2004 and previously worked at American General Securities Incorporated from 2002 to 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance sales through a company he owns. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser that manages approximately $216 million for over 1,200 clients, including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm follows a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a team of advisors.

Annuities Wealth management Active portfolio management
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Michael B

ChFC®, Series 63

Delray Beach, FL

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Michael Book is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 34 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Lenox Advisors, Inc. His background also includes managing 1311 Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fifth Avenue Financial for 15 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as Divorce Planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Kelly W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Delray Beach, FL

Newedge Advisors

Kelly Warner is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NewEdge Advisors and NewEdge Securities since 2022, 15 years at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and six years at Citigroup Global Markets. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, employing multiple program structures and centralized manager due diligence supported by technology tools.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua Z

Series 63, Series 66

Delray Beach, FL

Cetera

Joshua Zillmer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Independent Financial Partners, Atlantic Capital Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Western Communities Football League, is an NCAA football official, and holds civic positions as a council member and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member for the Village of Wellington, Florida. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a national network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment approaches and program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Neil H

CFA®, Series 63

Cincinnati, OH

MAI Capital Management, LLC

Neil Hantak Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at John Dovich and Associates and The Randolph Co. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and incorporates financial planning and tax services into its client relationships.

Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner
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Justin K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

The Fiduciary Group

Justin Kohler is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Group. His prior roles include positions at Sharp Wealth Advisory, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Sharp Financial Services, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with the operations of a marketing and media company owned by his wife. The Fiduciary Group serves high-net-worth individuals and families, providing discretionary investment management for trusts, estates, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured investment approach with multiple strategy profiles and integrates with the Focus Financial Partners platform to offer clients access to a broad range of financial solutions.

Private / alternative investments Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired

Matthew B

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Merrill

Matthew Benefiel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with families, individuals, and businesses to develop customized wealth management strategies. His expertise includes portfolio design, manager selection, investment due diligence, and performance evaluation. He utilizes a disciplined process to build custom portfolios aligned with clients' objectives and regularly assesses investments to adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Additionally, Matthew employs Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® to develop personalized financial plans that establish clear goals and track progress. Matthew joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017 as a Financial Advisor for the Benefiel Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Biola University and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Furthermore, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Matthew lives with his wife, Heather, and their daughter, Ruby. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys playing golf and supporting the Phoenix Suns basketball team.

Wealth management
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Clark G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC

Clark Gay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and has worked there since 2020. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at Financial Engines Advisor Center, LLC, continuing with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable)

Todd B

Series 63, Series 66

Annapolis, MD

Fidelity

Todd Batty is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor. In this role, he assists multiple generations of families in developing personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of their assets. He collaborates with a team that includes an Investment Manager, a Senior Wealth Planner, and a Trust Officer to provide comprehensive wealth planning services. Todd has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, initially serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant until 2015, and then advancing to his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Coordinator at T. Rowe Price from 2002 to 2007.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Charitable giving & philanthropy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable)
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