Top life insurance needs analysis financial advisors in Lakewood Ranch, FL

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.

You need a life insurance needs analysis advisor if you're trying to protect your family's financial future or cover debts and expenses after you pass away. Without a clear analysis, you might buy too much or too little coverage, leaving gaps or wasting money.

  • Coverage gap identification. Ask how they determine the right amount of insurance based on your debts, income replacement needs, and future expenses.
  • Policy type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between term and permanent life insurance and recommend what fits your situation.
  • Integration with estate plans. Check if they consider how life insurance proceeds work with your will or trusts to avoid unintended tax or legal issues.
  • Cost versus benefit balance. See how they help you weigh premium costs against coverage benefits to find affordable protection that meets your goals.

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Larry T

CFP®

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Larry Allan Financial Planning Services LLC

Larry Tummonds is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial planning. He has been with Larry Allan Financial Planning Services LLC since 2015. The firm is an independent advisory serving clients with personalized financial planning and investment management.

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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Lakewood Ranch, FL

OSAIC

Michael Mundo Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. He is also a licensed real estate sales agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in Lakewood Ranch, FL. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party investment managers and platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicolina S

ChFC®, Series 63

Bradenton, FL

Cma Advisors, Inc.

Nicolina Stewart is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Cma Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and also operates CMA Solutions And Consulting, Inc., which provides tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. CMA Advisors, Inc. is a state-registered investment adviser offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to guide investment recommendations and operates a distinctive structure by coordinating financial planning with a separate CPA practice.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Joseph P

CFP®

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Plancorp, LLC

Joseph Patane is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently serving at Plancorp, LLC since 2005. He also has nearly three decades of experience with The Patane Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partial owner of several commercial real estate development businesses in Sarasota, Florida. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with a range of wealth management, financial planning, and investment services. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating third-party advisers and tax-aware strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John S

Series 63, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

J.P. Morgan Securities

John Smyth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fifth Third Securities, and Williams Trading LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Aden P

CFP®, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, Alloy Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the retail and service industries, including multiple years at Chick-fil-A. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is the principal advisor at Larson Wealth Management, LLC in Mesa, Arizona, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steele Larson Advisors, LLLP for seven years before founding Larson Wealth Management in 2011. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages a bookkeeping and tax preparation business and serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management provides investment supervisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporate and Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocations across various equity and fixed income securities, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular reviews.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Malissa M

Series 65

Hot Springs, AR

Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC

Malissa Mc Nanna is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Optivise Advisory Services, LLC, OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services LLC, and Vision Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Vision Advisors, Inc., where she recruits agents, conducts product training, and provides sales support for annuity and life insurance products. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based basis while reviewing portfolios monthly.

Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Annuities Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory S

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Smarr Financial Services Inc.

Gregory Smarr is a financial advisor with Smarr Financial Services Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed to sell various insurance products including life, fixed annuities, and property and casualty insurance through multiple carriers. Smarr Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach combining long-term buy-and-hold strategies with selective short-term trading, managing a diverse portfolio that includes equities, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, fixed income, alternatives, and options.

Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Jacob B

Series 63, Series 66

Forsyth, GA

Binnerinvestments

Jacob Binner is a financial advisor at BinnerInvestments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and E*Trade Securities. BinnerInvestments provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and typically manages discretionary assets while delivering quarterly reports and written investment policy statements.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

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