Independent, annuities financial advisors in Miami, FL

Glenn Downing is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Camerondowning, Inc. since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts insurance business as a broker alongside a colleague. Camerondowning, Inc. advises individual and high-net-worth clients on portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating a range of investment options including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, emphasizing tailored investment plans, manager selection, and specialized crypto asset planning and education.

Edgar Nava is a financial advisor at Grove Wealth Management, LLC in Miami, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He is the President and a shareholder of Winestico Consultants LLC, a business consulting firm. Nava has held roles at Grove Wealth Management since 2015. Grove Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and business clients, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm uses a broad range of investment tools, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and alternative portfolios, and it is noted for performance-based fee arrangements and volatility-based strategies involving the VIX and options/futures markets.

Natalia Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Thureos Asset Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Santander Bank, and MFS Institutional Advisors. She has been with Thureos Asset Management since 2020. Thureos Asset Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $28 million in assets, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to guide portfolio decisions within a discretionary mandate.

Brenton Anderson is a financial advisor with Independent Wealth, LLC in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Wealth since 2020 and also serves as Chief Operating Officer for Simulacra, LLC, a recruiting firm. Independent Wealth, LLC serves a limited number of individual and family clients through a two-phase advisory model focused on comprehensive onboarding and optional subscription memberships for ongoing support. The firm provides non-discretionary, advisory-only services emphasizing written strategic plans and detailed risk disclosures, particularly around virtual currency and emerging technologies.

David Sharek is the sole advisor at Shareks Stock Portfolios in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 23 years of industry experience. He has led Shareks, LLC since 2008. Shareks Stock Portfolios is an independent, fee-based advisory firm managing approximately $10.9 million for around 19 clients, including individuals, businesses, institutions, and other advisors. The firm employs a discretionary, earnings-driven growth-stock system across three model strategies and offers subscription-based stock research, educational seminars, and public portfolio transparency uncommon among similar-sized independent advisors.

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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.

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Isaiah Edison is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tulsa, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and operates Edison Financial Group, LLC, through which he manages insurance and advisory services. Edison is also involved as a shareholder in NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies he writes, and he holds a personal investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes customizing recommendations to meet client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

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 Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

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.