Seasoned, roth conversion strategy 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 considering a Roth conversion, timing and tax implications are key, especially since Florida has no state income tax but does have property and sales taxes that affect your overall tax picture. A common mistake is treating Roth conversions as a simple tax swap without considering how federal taxes and your long-term income plans interact. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida lacks state income tax, ask how they optimize your conversion to minimize federal tax impact.
- Long-term income planning. Confirm they model how conversions affect your retirement income and Medicare premiums over time.
- Property and sales tax awareness. See if they consider Florida’s unique tax environment beyond income tax in their advice.
- Experience with wealth migration. Ask how they incorporate Florida’s homestead protections and wealth migration trends into your strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stacey S
VerifiedSeries 66, Series 7, Series 24
Atlantis, FL
Aurelia Capital Advisors, Inc.
Stacey Stark specializes in Roth conversion strategy with 23 years of experience, focusing on retirement income planning and passive/index investing in Florida's unique tax environment. As founder of Aurelia Capital Advisors, she offers independent, personalized investment management primarily to women and established professionals, with fees ranging from 0.70% to 1.25% AUM, distinguishing her through a client-centered, transparent approach.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $120,789
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Carolyn Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Land O Lakes, FL
T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc.
Carolyn Yamada's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle Roth conversion strategies effectively in Florida's unique tax environment, focusing on federal tax optimization and long-term retirement income planning. Working with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, she offers a large-firm advantage with tax-aware investment management and a fee structure typically ranging from 0.43% to 0.56%, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $436,332
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Eva V
VerifiedSeries 63, Series 65, Series 24, RICP®
Merritt Island, FL
Stirlingshire Investments
Eva Valentine brings over three decades of experience in Roth conversion strategy, with a strong focus on retirement planning, Social Security, and Medicare optimization, making her well-equipped to navigate Florida's unique tax environment. Her firm, Stirlingshire Investments, offers discretionary portfolio management with diverse investment approaches and serves both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, charging a 2% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $228,408
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Bruce B
CFP®, Series 63
Naples, FL
Merrill
Bruce Ballard's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to expertly handle Roth conversion strategies in Florida's unique tax environment. Based in Naples and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a broad wealth management approach including alternative investments and annuities, which may provide more comprehensive planning options compared to advisors focused solely on Roth conversions.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Tim R
VerifiedCFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Reik Wealth Management, Inc.
Tim Reik brings nearly three decades of experience and CFP® certification to Roth conversion strategies, focusing on retirement income and Social Security optimization for Baby Boomers in Florida. His firm offers flat-fee and AUM pricing, serving diverse clients with tailored financial planning and discretionary investment consulting, which may provide a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with narrower specialties or fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
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