CFP®-certified, entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) 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 setting up or restructuring your business as an LLC or S-Corp, you need an advisor who understands how these choices affect your taxes and legal protections. Without expertise in entity structure planning, you might miss opportunities to reduce your federal tax burden or protect your personal assets.

CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and business considerations.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax obligations through entity choice.
  • Asset protection insight. Confirm how they leverage Florida's strong homestead protections to safeguard your wealth.
  • Business cash flow impact. Entity structure affects how income flows to you; check how they model this for your situation.
  • Coordination with legal counsel. Entity setup involves legal steps; ask how they collaborate with your attorney to align financial and legal strategies.

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Rafael R

Series 66

Miami, FL

Morgan Stanley

Rafael Rosenthal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support client outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Gary C

Series 63

St. Augustine, FL

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Gary Conicella is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over two decades. Conicella also maintains an outside insurance business focused on life, fixed annuities, and disability products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools to develop written recommendations.

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

Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Delray Beach, FL

Fidelity

Michael Henderson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind through retirement. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in multiple capacities including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Operations Consultant at XCelerant Consulting from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael has personal interests in boating, fitness, food, golf, snowboarding, and soccer.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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David G

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

David Glenn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015, accumulating 11 years in these roles. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, with a range of portfolio implementation options and tax-aware strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John Z

Series 63, Series 66

Boca Raton, FL

Nfsg Corporation

John Zaffarano is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2016. Outside of finance, he manages Digital Star Entertainment LLC, a music production and record label company, and Arqive AI LLC, a social media and entertainment app developer. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, employs internal portfolio managers, and utilizes third-party asset managers with various investment styles.

Wealth management
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Matthew F

Series 65

North Haven, CT

Morrissey Wealth Management LLC

Matthew Fernandez is a financial advisor at Morrissey Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morrissey Wealth Management, he worked in residential real estate as a licensed salesperson with Century 21 ICON. Morrissey Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build primarily long-term portfolios and emphasizes client education through participant meetings and licensed financial-planning materials.

General retirement planning Income planning Stock option exercise strategy Cash flow / budgeting Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals
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Carlos C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Austin, TX

Valtrion Capital Management, LLC

Carlos Castro is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valtrion Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and USAA Investment Management. Valtrion Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business plan sponsors by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, portfolio reviews, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs diversified asset allocation strategies and manages client assets on a discretionary basis tailored to risk tolerance and time horizons.

RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Derek F

CFP®, Series 66

Stillwater, MN

Edward Jones

Derek Fisher is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously was employed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for six years. He is based in Stillwater, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Engineering Professional Executive Doctor or Medical Professional
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Richard P

Series 63, Series 65

Forked River, NJ

Davidson Wealth Management LLC

Richard Prozzo is an investment advisor representative at Davidson Wealth Management LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Wealth Management since 2010 and is also affiliated with OSAIC. Prozzo serves as a trustee alongside his mother for his deceased father’s irrevocable trust, making investment decisions and distributing income to the beneficiary. Davidson Wealth Management LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $172.4 million across about 228 accounts. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party advisory programs, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis while maintaining a predominantly non-discretionary asset base.

Business sale tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner

Jori G

Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 24

New York, NY

Guzhuna Asset Management

Jori Guzhuna is a financial strategist and founder of Guzhuna Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving a select clientele of entrepreneurs, executives, and multi-generational families. His philosophy is rooted in a disciplined bottom-up approach to wealth management. Every client engagement begins with risk management and asset protection—ensuring the foundation is secure—followed by strategic tax mitigation. From there, planning expands into investment strategy, capital deployment, and long-term legacy design. Operating under a fiduciary standard, Jori provides objective, conflict-free advice with no proprietary products or commission-driven incentives. His work integrates institutional-grade investment access with advanced planning techniques, enabling clients to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with precision. He is also recognized for implementing sophisticated investment approaches typically reserved for institutional environments. These strategies are designed to enhance efficiency, manage downside exposure, and create more controlled outcomes across varying market conditions—while remaining aligned with each client’s overall risk profile and objectives. Known for discretion and strategic clarity, Jori architects comprehensive financial structures designed to withstand complexity and deliver enduring results across generations.

General tax planning Business sale tax planning Wealth management Active portfolio management Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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