Top financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals and educators, teachers, and academics 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 work in education or academia and have accumulated significant assets, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial rhythms of your career. Without this insight, you might miss opportunities to optimize your benefits or manage your income effectively.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they incorporate pensions, tenure considerations, and academic sabbaticals into your financial plan.
- Income variability planning. Ask how they handle summer breaks or grant cycles that affect your cash flow.
- Tax strategy for educators. Look for advisors familiar with deductions and credits specific to teachers and academics.
- Long-term asset growth. Ensure they balance your current income needs with strategies to grow your high-net-worth portfolio over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Johan R
Series 66
Miramar, FL
TIAA-CREF
Johan Rubio is equipped to support high-net-worth educators and academics in Florida by integrating retirement plans and estate guidance tailored to their unique career patterns. Operating within TIAA-CREF, a large firm known for managing employer retirement plans, he offers a 0.30% AUM fee structure and combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $523,144
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Matt F
CFP®
Land O Lakes, FL
Made Financial Design
Matt Ferrell specializes in serving high-net-worth educators, teachers, and academics in Florida, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and cash flow budgeting tailored to this group. His firm, Made Financial Design, provides flat-fee and project-based financial planning, emphasizing personalized, fee-only advice that prioritizes client interests without commissions. With three years of experience and CFP® certification, Matt combines accessible guidance with a focus on meaningful financial planning for Gen X clients.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $353,968
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Susan E
CFP®, Series 63
Indianapolis, IN
Elser Financial Planning, Inc.
Susan Elser specializes in serving high-net-worth educators, teachers, and academics, offering tailored financial planning that integrates unique career factors like pensions and income variability. With over 20 years of experience, she provides comprehensive, fee-only services through Elser Financial Planning, focusing on long-term growth using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, distinguishing her with a flat-fee structure and a strong emphasis on personalized strategies.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $3,473,094
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