Seasoned, family Business 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 run a family business in Florida, you might face challenges like succession planning or balancing family and business finances. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook how family dynamics affect business decisions and long-term wealth.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities, helping you align your business goals with family priorities.
- Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who understand how to prepare your business for leadership transitions while minimizing family conflicts.
- Tax strategy awareness. Florida has no state income tax, but property and sales taxes matter; ask how they optimize your overall tax situation.
- Family governance focus. Confirm they address communication and decision-making structures that keep family and business interests aligned.
- Long-term wealth preservation. Inquire how they balance reinvesting in the business with protecting family assets across generations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John N
Series 63, Series 65
Sarasota, FL
Merrill
John Nelson Jr. brings 40 years of experience and specializes in family business financial advising in Sarasota, Florida, with expertise in business exit strategies and retirement plans tailored for business owners. His large-firm background at Merrill Lynch and focus on serving entrepreneurs and medical professionals differentiate him by combining seasoned wealth management with a personal approach to complex family and business financial transitions.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James J
CFP®, Series 65
West Palm Beach, FL
Blue Ocean Capital
James Johnson brings 23 years of experience advising family businesses in Florida, with specialties in wealth management, private investments, and tax planning. Based in West Palm Beach, he offers flat-fee and hourly options through Blue Ocean Capital, which manages $619 million and serves high-net-worth clients, providing family office services and a blend of fundamental and modern portfolio strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,716,547
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James B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Augustine, FL
Tanara Wealth Management LLC
James Belliston's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complexities of family business succession and governance in Florida. Based in St. Augustine, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to alternative investments through Tanara Wealth Management, differentiating him with a blend of family office services and customized portfolio strategies.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,449,144
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Barton F
CFP®, Series 66
Palm Beach, FL
Oxford Financial Group, Ltd
Barton Francis specializes in family business financial advising in Florida, bringing 21 years of experience and CFP® certification to address succession planning and wealth management. His firm, Oxford Financial Group, Ltd., serves ultra high-net-worth clients with family office services and diversified asset allocation, offering flat-fee structures and fiduciary trust administration that differentiate him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $23,555,415
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Garth L
CFP®, Series 66
Winter Park, FL
Prime Capital Financial
Garth Lurvey offers seasoned expertise in family business financial advising in Florida, with 22 years of experience and specialties including tax strategies for small businesses and retirement plans for business owners. Operating through Prime Capital Financial, a large SEC-registered firm, he provides flat-fee and asset management services, supported by an affiliated accounting subsidiary for integrated tax planning, distinguishing him from advisors without such comprehensive firm resources.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $850,430
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