# Matthew Michaels

> Matthew Michaels is a fee-only financial advisor at Fidelis Capital in Tampa, Florida, who holds the CFP credential. Matthew focuses on tax planning, small business owners and founders (pre-exit). Fidelis Capital reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Fidelis Capital
- **Based in:** Tampa, Florida
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.28B across 1,228 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Tax planning, Small business owners, Founders (pre-exit), Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Founders, Executives, Ultra high net worth, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 2954923 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2954923)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in FL, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1997), Series 65 (2001), Series 66 (2021)
- **Firm size:** 22 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.fideliscapital.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matthew Michaels a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Matthew holds no broker registration, and Fidelis Capital reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Matthew charge for financial advice?

Matthew's firm, Fidelis Capital, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Matthew Michaels based?

Matthew Michaels is based in Tampa, Florida.

### What does Matthew specialize in?

Matthew's specialties include tax planning, small business owners, founders (pre-exit) and family wealth transfer. Matthew works with founders, executives, ultra high net worth and multi-generational families.

### What credentials does Matthew Michaels hold?

Matthew Michaels holds the CFP credential.

### Is Matthew Michaels registered with the SEC?

Yes. Matthew Michaels is registered as an investment adviser representative in FL and TX (CRD 2954923), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Fidelis Capital manage?

Fidelis Capital reports $2.28B across 1,228 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Matthew Michaels?

Through Matthew's website, www.fideliscapital.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2954923): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.fideliscapital.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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