Independent 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 moving to Florida or managing wealth here, you need an advisor who understands how to navigate the state's unique tax landscape, especially since Florida has no state income tax but relies heavily on property and sales taxes. A common mistake is assuming "no state income tax" means low overall taxes, which can lead to unexpected expenses.
- Federal tax focus. Confirm how they integrate federal income tax planning with Florida's property and sales tax environment.
- Homestead protection knowledge. Ask how they leverage Florida's strong homestead laws to protect your primary residence and reduce property taxes.
- Wealth migration insight. See if they understand the implications of Florida's appeal to wealthy newcomers and how that affects local tax and estate planning.
- Independent perspective. Being independent means they can tailor advice without firm product constraints, but check how they stay current on Florida-specific tax rules.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John Z
Series 63, Series 66
Boca Raton, FL
Nfsg Corporation
John Zaffarano offers wealth management services in Boca Raton, Florida, with nine years of experience and holds Series 63 and 66 licenses, making him capable of addressing Florida's unique tax environment. His firm, NFSG Corporation, provides customized portfolios using various investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with flexible fee options including flat fees and up to 2% AUM, distinguishing him from other independent advisors in the area.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $339,979
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Trent L
Series 63, Series 66
Vero Beach, FL
Spirepoint Private Client, LLC
Trent Leyda's 21 years of experience and independent status position him well to address the complex tax environment in Florida, including property and sales tax considerations. His firm, Spirepoint Private Client, LLC, offers a multi-faceted investment approach with both active and passive strategies, serving high-net-worth clients with discretionary management and flat-fee planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee structures or less diverse investment processes.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $917,306
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Joseph H
Series 63, Series 66
Boca Raton, FL
Financial Trust Asset Management Chartered
Joseph Hage's extensive 39 years of experience and independent status make him well-equipped to address the unique tax considerations of Florida residents, including integrating federal tax planning with local property and sales tax environments. His firm manages $115 million with a multidisciplinary investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, which may appeal to high-net-worth individuals seeking tailored strategies beyond typical advisory services.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $633,722
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Peter F
Series 66
Jacksonville, FL
Salvus Wealth Management, LLC
Peter Freidel offers expertise in wealth management and active portfolio management, which can help navigate Florida's unique tax environment for high-net-worth individuals. His independent status and experience with private and alternative investments, combined with a fee structure including a 1.50% AUM fee and hourly rates, distinguish him from other advisors by providing tailored strategies without firm product constraints.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,590,011
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Selena E
Series 63, Series 66
Middleburg, FL
Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC
Selena Edrosa is well-equipped to assist with wealth management in Florida, leveraging 16 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, which can complement federal tax planning alongside Florida's unique tax environment. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure and serving Navy Federal Credit Union members, she offers tailored portfolio management using third-party model portfolios, distinguishing her through a blend of personalized service and institutional resources.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $282,883
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