CFP®-certified financial advisors working with single women 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 navigating financial decisions on your own, you might face unique challenges that differ from those in joint households. A common pitfall is overlooking how your single status affects tax filing, retirement planning, and insurance needs.

CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which can help you address these nuances effectively.

  • Tax filing nuances. Ask how they tailor strategies for single filers, including deductions and credits that differ from joint returns.
  • Retirement savings approach. Confirm how they plan for retirement income without relying on spousal benefits or shared assets.
  • Insurance needs. Single women often need different life and disability coverage; check how they assess your individual risk profile.
  • Estate planning focus. Without a spouse, your estate plan requires careful attention to beneficiaries and healthcare directives.

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 is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support client outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Gary C

Series 63

St. Augustine, FL

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Gary Conicella is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over two decades. Conicella also maintains an outside insurance business focused on life, fixed annuities, and disability products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools to develop written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Delray Beach, FL

Fidelity

Michael Henderson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind through retirement. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in multiple capacities including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Operations Consultant at XCelerant Consulting from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael has personal interests in boating, fitness, food, golf, snowboarding, and soccer.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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David G

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

David Glenn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015, accumulating 11 years in these roles. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, with a range of portfolio implementation options and tax-aware strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John Z

Series 63, Series 66

Boca Raton, FL

Nfsg Corporation

John Zaffarano is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2016. Outside of finance, he manages Digital Star Entertainment LLC, a music production and record label company, and Arqive AI LLC, a social media and entertainment app developer. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, employs internal portfolio managers, and utilizes third-party asset managers with various investment styles.

Wealth management

Bruce M

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Merrill

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in wealth management in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to his financial advisory career, Bruce served as President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on family-focused wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique priorities and goals. Bruce and his team specialize in a range of client focus areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Certified Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Bruce earned his MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to his professional work, Bruce is involved with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation as an Emeritus Board Member and serves on the NMDP Investment Subcommittee. He founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 in memory of his late wife to support research improving outcomes following bone marrow transplantation. Bruce is also a member of organizations including the Columbia University Club of New York and YPO Greenwich. He resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, and enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, biking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Single Women
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Catherine C

CFP®

Oakland, CA

Curtis Financial Planning

Catherine Curtis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial planning. She is the sole advisor at Curtis Financial Planning, an independent firm she has led since 2013 in Oakland, CA. Curtis Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and small-business owners, with a focus on the financial planning needs of women. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using diversified portfolios and operates as a fiduciary, offering educational seminars and maintaining a business continuity agreement with another fee-only advisory firm.

Equity compensation tax strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy Single Women Widow/Widower Divorced Women Sandwich Generation

Carla A

CFP®

Lake Orion, MI

Nectarine

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

General retirement planning Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Debt management Mid-Career Professionals Married/Couples/Partners Single Women Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Laura S

CFP®

Edina, MN

Torchlight Financial

Hi! I'm Laura Seymour, CFP® and founder of TorchLight Financial. I founded TorchLight in 2011 and have over 17 years of experience helping retirees and pre-retirees navigate one of life's most important financial transitions. My clients are typically asking: Can I afford to retire, and when? Will my money last? Is my plan optimized? It is my goal to use clear language to help educate you about financial concepts to enable you to make the best decisions for YOUR life. I provide comprehensive advice tailored to your personal situation and goals - no cookie cutter plans or advice allowed! I want to be a trusted partner for your financial life journey. Clients can work with me in two ways: Wealth Management: ongoing holistic comprehensive planning advice partnered with professional investment management services Consulting Planning Services: comprehensive financial planning advice on a consulting basis (planning recommendations provided but you execute the trades and don't have to move your assets) I grew up on a dairy farm in western Minnesota (near Willmar) as the eldest daughter. I put myself through college, have been a lifelong learner and I value authentic, genuine relationships. I am grateful for clients who have trusted me to help them with their financial decisions. Travel and cycling are my non-work passions. I have been lucky enough to travel widely and love how it broadens my perspective. Shannon (my life partner) and I want to go on a Tour de France bicycle trip and climb Mont Ventoux (even though he will always beat me up the hills!). Enjoying Minnesota summers on my Bianchi Infinito and heading to a local brewery with friends are my favorite summer activities. Please reach out and share more about yourself! I'd love the opportunity to learn more about you.

General retirement planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Childfree Single Women

Alissa M

CFP®, JD

Boca Raton, FL

Amplify My Wealth

Alissa Krasner Maizes, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, is the Founder of Amplify My Wealth, a licensed attorney, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor, and winner of the 14th Annual Plutus Awards for Best Financial Advisor Financial Literacy Content Creator, providing financial advice to the clients of her firm, Amplify My Wealth, and pro bono advice to clients of the nonprofit Savvy Ladies. Alissa tailors her advice and plans to women [and their families] with a six-figure household income, net worth, or both, as well as to young adults embarking on their financial journey. As a fiduciary, Alissa places your needs at the forefront, equipping you with the knowledge and guidance to overcome wealth-building barriers and achieve financial confidence so you can live the life you desire. Empowering yourself with a trusted partner, advice, plan, and guidance for implementing your plan will ensure you achieve the life you want sooner than you imagine.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Single Women Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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