Flat-fee advisors focused on single women in Florida

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Smith & Wyatt since 2022, following previous roles at CoreCap Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and acts as an independent insurance agent. Smith & Wyatt provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, with tailored strategies based on various analytical methods and client-specific objectives.

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in education for eight years. Outside of advising, Kristin is an author and publisher of a basketball coaching notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and investment vehicles.

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.

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2023 and previously was involved with FIBA Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment policy committee and employs tax-aware processes and defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.

Gary Conicella is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in St. Augustine, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, where he worked for over two decades. He is also involved in an outside insurance business, focusing on life, fixed annuities, and disability products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of planning programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading The Manasevit Group. He began his career in financial advising in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to this, Bruce served as President and CEO of his family’s third-generation business. His team focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies by listening carefully to clients’ needs, addressing opportunities and challenges, and helping them achieve personal and financial goals. Bruce specializes in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy and tax minimization strategies, and financial planning for business owners. Bruce holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise extends to supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners in creating comprehensive, tailored plans that align with their unique priorities. In addition to his professional work, Bruce is involved in community initiatives related to bone marrow transplantation. He co-founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 to improve patient outcomes following bone marrow transplants and serves as an emeritus board member of the National Marrow Donor Program Foundation. He is also a member of the Columbia University Club of New York and YPO Greenwich. Bruce resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, where he enjoys tennis, spending time with his family, biking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

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.

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.

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.

Jill Gianola is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, serving clients through her firm, Gianola Financial Planning, LLC, since 1995. She is the author of The Young Couple's Guide to Growing Rich Together and co-author of Single Women and Money: How to Live Well on Your Income. Ms. Gianola also occasionally presents compensated financial planning seminars and workshops. Gianola Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice to individuals, couples, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses, emphasizing comprehensive planning and strategic asset allocation primarily using diversified index and exchange-traded funds. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis with fixed retainer and project fees, focusing on planning rather than product distribution.

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Edwina Martin is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and Teradata Corp for eleven years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning. Waverly Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, employing a combination of centralized and customized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years and has entrepreneurial experience with #TagMeBro LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and TD Bank. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of delivery options supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with a broad range of financial products.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Amanda is also involved with Lucky Duck, a separate business activity. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supported by research and planning tools, and serves both retail and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs.