Flat-fee, passive / index investing financial advisors in Pinellas Park, 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.
If you want to invest with minimal trading and avoid high fees eating into your returns, a passive or index investing advisor can help you stick to a low-cost, long-term plan. Without a clear focus on passive strategies, some advisors might push frequent trades or expensive funds that reduce your net gains.
- Fee structure clarity. Confirm how the flat fee covers services and whether it aligns with your investment size and needs.
- Index fund selection. Ask how they choose funds to match your goals while keeping costs low.
- Tax-aware planning. Since Florida has no state income tax, see how they address federal taxes and property or sales taxes in your strategy.
- Long-term discipline. Check how they help you stay the course during market ups and downs without chasing trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephen B
Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Sagace Wealth Management
Stephen Bunch specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients seeking low-cost, long-term investment strategies in the Pinellas Park area. His firm, Sagace Wealth Management, serves high-net-worth individuals and combines ETF-based investing with fundamental and cyclical analysis, offering a blend of passive and strategic approaches that differentiate him from purely passive advisors nearby.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,029,162
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Shaun M
Series 65
Clearwater, FL
AlphaStar Capital Management
Shaun Mathena offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on passive and index investing, supported by his Series 65 designation and experience at AlphaStar Capital Management, which manages $1.84 billion using quantitative and tactical strategies. Unlike some advisors, he combines independent advisory services with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, providing a broader approach for clients in the Clearwater area near Pinellas Park.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $263,916
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Jeffrey M
Series 63, Series 65
Seminole, FL
JSM Investment Management
Jeffrey Merkow offers flat-fee managed accounts with quarterly fees based on asset tiers, supporting passive and index investing strategies combined with active management and alternative investments. Located near Pinellas Park in Seminole, FL, his firm serves diverse clients including individuals and retirement-plan fiduciaries, providing flexible engagement options like hourly advice and subscription services, which may suit investors seeking a blend of passive discipline and tailored portfolio adjustments.
Experience: 6 years
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Edward D
Series 63, Series 65
Seminole, FL
Simplicity wealth
Edward Dropic specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients seeking low-cost, long-term investment strategies in the Pinellas Park area. With 22 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, he offers a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs and mutual funds, serving a diverse client base including institutional and corporate clients.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $202,617
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Justin W
CFA®
Clearwater, FL
Three Oaks Partners Investment Counsel LLC
Justin Wai offers flat-fee financial consulting services in Clearwater, FL, with a focus on passive and index investing alongside real estate and options strategies. His firm serves institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and uses diverse analytical methods, providing a broader investment approach compared to advisors solely focused on passive strategies in Pinellas Park.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $307,368
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