Seasoned financial advisors working with immigrants 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.
Moving to a new country brings unique financial challenges, from understanding local tax rules to building credit history. If you don't have an advisor familiar with immigrant financial issues, you might miss key opportunities or face unexpected costs.
Seasoned advisors here bring years of experience helping immigrants navigate these complexities.
- Cross-border tax insight. Confirm how they handle tax obligations both in your home country and the U.S., avoiding costly mistakes.
- Credit building strategies. Ask how they help establish or rebuild credit, which is crucial for loans and housing.
- Cultural and language awareness. Look for advisors who understand your background and can communicate clearly about financial concepts.
- Asset transfer planning. Discuss how they assist with moving assets internationally while minimizing fees and delays.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chris K
Series 63, Series 66
Palm Beach, FL
Merrill
Chris Kolasinski offers seasoned financial guidance tailored to immigrants in Florida, leveraging 27 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and tax planning. As a Merrill advisor with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, he combines large-firm resources with a personal background bridging Poland and the U.S., enhancing his cultural insight and ability to address cross-border financial complexities effectively.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Francisco M
CFA®, Series 63, Series 66
Houston, TX
Alterna Wealth Management, Inc.
Francisco Maza's extensive 29-year experience and specialization in immigrant financial needs position him well to address the unique challenges faced by newcomers, including cross-border tax considerations and credit building. Based in Houston but affiliated with Alterna Wealth Management, which serves a significant Latin American client base with a global, diversification-focused investment approach, he offers tailored portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, charging a negotiable 1.25% annual fee on assets under management.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $858,881
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Martha K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Gainesville, FL
Plan First Wealth LLC
Martha Kern is well-equipped to assist immigrants in Florida with cross-border and expatriate financial issues, leveraging her 21 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® certifications. Based in Gainesville, she works at Plan First Wealth LLC, which specializes in British expatriates and offers investment management and financial planning through a tiered 1.00% AUM fee structure, distinguishing her with a focus on high-net-worth clients and independent advisory services.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,461,618
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