CFP®-certified, annuities financial advisors in Florida
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're considering annuities to secure steady income or protect your savings, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts fit into your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating annuities as standalone products without considering their impact on taxes, liquidity, and estate plans.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how the advisor plans for federal taxes and other local taxes like property and sales tax when recommending annuities.
- Income stream integration. Confirm how they coordinate annuity payouts with your Social Security, pensions, or other income sources to avoid gaps or overlaps.
- Liquidity needs. Annuities can limit access to your money; ask how they balance income guarantees with your short- and long-term cash flow needs.
- Estate planning fit. Check if they consider how annuities affect your heirs and whether the contract terms align with your legacy goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Venice, FL
OSAIC
Brian Young's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Florida clients through annuities, considering federal tax implications and income stream integration. Working at OSAIC, a large firm managing around $200 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and a technology-driven investment approach.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Roger K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Boca Raton, FL
Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC
Roger Kalina's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients in Florida through annuities as part of a comprehensive retirement income strategy, considering tax implications and estate planning. His firm, Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC, manages over $700 million with a multi-manager investment approach, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking flexible fee structures and integrated wealth management services.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $2,091,871
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Ehab A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Sunrise, FL
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Ehab Abdalla's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address annuities within comprehensive retirement income strategies, particularly for business owners and executives in Florida. His affiliation with Eagle Strategies, a large firm linked to New York Life, offers access to diverse investment models and retirement plan consulting, distinguishing him through a blend of academic involvement and tiered fee structures including hourly and subscription options.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Joseph S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St Petersburg, FL
IQ Retirement Portfolios LLC
Joseph Signorella's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients in Florida through annuities, focusing on integrating guaranteed-income solutions with broader retirement planning. His firm, IQ Retirement Portfolios LLC, combines proprietary algorithms with human advisory services, offering flat-fee advice packages and managing portfolios that include low-cost ETFs and annuities, distinguishing him from advisors relying solely on traditional methods.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $580,000
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Gerard P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Naples, FL
Kestra Advisory
Gerard Papetti's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to advise on annuities within Florida's tax environment, integrating these products with retirement income and estate planning. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm serving diverse clients including institutional investors, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $618,892
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