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 be facing decisions about succession, ownership transfer, or balancing family and business finances. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how these choices affect your family's long-term wealth and business continuity. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complex dynamics.
- Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who understand how to prepare your business for smooth leadership transitions that protect family relationships.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize for federal taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes that affect your business.
- Family dynamics management. Confirm how they help balance business goals with family interests to prevent conflicts that can harm both.
- Wealth migration knowledge. Florida's strong homestead protections attract wealth; see how advisors leverage this for your family's benefit.
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. is well-equipped to assist family businesses in Florida with succession planning and business exit strategies, leveraging his 40 years of industry experience and expertise in family business and retirement plans for business owners. Unlike some advisors, he operates within a large firm, Merrill, and offers a managed strategy fee of 1.10% for accounts under $2 million, serving a clientele that includes entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and veterans, which may provide broader insights into complex family and business financial dynamics.
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's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address complex family business needs in Florida, including succession planning and tax strategies. At Blue Ocean Capital, he offers flat-fee family office services and financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a blend of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive fee structures or investment approaches.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,716,547
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Scott K
Series 63, Series 65
Orlando, FL
BlueSky Investment Advisers, LLC
Scott Kemps brings 37 years of experience advising family businesses in Florida, with expertise in active portfolio management, tax-loss harvesting, and private investments. His firm, BlueSky Investment Advisers, uses a tactical and strategic approach based on Post-Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing downside protection through algorithmic signals. Unlike others, Scott offers flat-fee family office management and serves high-net-worth clients, providing tailored services for complex family business needs.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $325,145
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James M
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wise Wealth Management, LLC
James Mcdonald offers seasoned expertise in family business financial planning, with 24 years of experience and specialties including charitable giving and cash flow management. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he operates through Wise Wealth Management, which manages $119 million for about 100 clients, emphasizing customized portfolios with global diversification and alternative assets, and charges a 2.00% AUM fee, distinguishing him among advisors serving high-net-worth families in Florida.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,527,976
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Solomon K
Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Cyndeo Wealth Partners
Solomon Kilgroe's 35 years of experience and focus on family business, business exit strategies, and private investments make him well-equipped to address the complex needs of family-owned businesses in Florida. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients from St. Petersburg and offers comprehensive services including family office support and customized portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or different fee models.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $2,542,237
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