Flat-fee financial advisors working with educators, teachers, and academics in Tampa, 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 work in education or academia, your financial planning needs often include managing irregular income cycles and preparing for retirement without a traditional pension. A common mistake is overlooking how your unique career path affects your long-term savings and tax situation.
- Income timing awareness. Ask how they handle summer breaks and sabbaticals when your paychecks might pause or vary.
- Retirement plan navigation. Confirm they understand the nuances of 403(b) and 457 plans common in education.
- Tax implications in Florida. Since Florida has no state income tax, see how they optimize for federal taxes and local property or sales taxes.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what services are included in their flat fee to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Eileen M
Series 63, Series 66
Lutz, FL
Lincoln Investment
Eileen Mccarthy Ritter specializes in serving educators and academics, offering flat-fee financial planning tailored to their unique income cycles and retirement plans like 403(b)s. With 38 years of experience at Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion, she combines seasoned expertise with flexible fee options and a focus on wealth management and sustainable investing, distinguishing her from other advisors in Tampa.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Matt F
CFP®
Land O Lakes, FL
Made Financial Design
Matt Ferrell specializes in financial planning for educators and academics, addressing unique needs like retirement income strategy and college savings, with a flat-fee, project-based pricing model ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. Located near Tampa in Land O Lakes, FL, he is a CFP®-certified advisor with three years of experience, focusing on Gen X clients and high-net-worth individuals, offering personalized, fee-only advice through his firm, Made Financial Design.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $353,968
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John S
Series 65
Lutz, FL
RFG Advisory, LLC
John Steele Jr. offers flat-fee financial planning tailored for educators and academics in the Tampa area, addressing unique income cycles and retirement plans like 403(b) and 457. With experience at Fisher Investments and a Series 65 license, he provides independent advice through RFG Advisory, which serves a diverse client base including institutions, using a mix of in-house and third-party investment models.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $295,694
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