Large-firm 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, including no state income tax but significant property and sales taxes. A common mistake is assuming Florida’s tax environment means less overall tax planning — overlooking federal tax strategies and local tax impacts can cost you.
- Federal tax focus. Confirm how they integrate federal income tax planning with Florida’s tax setup, especially for retirement income and investments.
- Property tax strategy. Ask how they help protect your home’s value and manage property tax liabilities, considering Florida’s strong homestead protections.
- Wealth migration insight. Look for experience advising clients relocating to Florida, balancing tax benefits with lifestyle and estate planning.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors have access to broad research and specialized teams, which can support complex financial situations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rafael R
Series 66
Miami, FL
Morgan Stanley
Rafael Rosenthal's 18 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to address the complex tax and estate planning needs of clients in Florida, including navigating federal tax strategies alongside the state's unique tax environment. As part of Morgan Stanley, a large firm managing $2.74 trillion in assets, he offers access to extensive research and specialized teams, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms by providing comprehensive resources for wealth management and estate planning.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Gary C
Series 63
St. Augustine, FL
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Gary Conicella's 34 years of experience and Series 63 designation position him well to address the complex tax and estate planning needs of clients in Florida, especially those navigating wealth transfer and cash flow management. Affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services, a large firm offering extensive financial planning and asset management resources, he brings a collaborative approach supported by analytical tools, distinguishing him from advisors with less institutional backing or narrower specialties.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 66
Delray Beach, FL
Fidelity
Michael Henderson offers expertise in retirement income strategy and income planning, making him well-suited for managing wealth in Florida's unique tax environment. Based in Boca Raton and affiliated with Fidelity, a large firm, he leverages broad resources and a personalized approach, supported by his Series 63 and 66 licenses and four years of industry experience, to help clients navigate both federal and local tax considerations.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $234,793
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David G
Series 66
Jacksonville, FL
Merrill
David Glenn's experience at Merrill equips him to address the complex tax and investment needs of clients in Florida, including tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Serving mid-career professionals and high earners, he leverages large-firm resources like discretionary portfolio management and tax-efficient strategies, differentiating him from advisors with smaller platforms or less integrated services in the region.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Richard M
Series 63
Fort Walton, FL
Cetera
Richard Martin's extensive 28 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to address the complex tax planning needs of clients in Florida, including federal tax strategies and property tax considerations. As a seasoned advisor at the large firm Cetera, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, and his background as a CPA owner adds valuable tax preparation insight, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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