Financial advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida
Which financial advisor should I talk to about passing wealth to the next generation in Florida?
For family wealth transfer in Florida, talk to a fee-only planner who works with more than one generation, and who will sit down with your children as well as you. The technical work is gifting and trusts, but the harder part is usually preparing the family. Records to start with include Bennett Stein of Stein Financial LLC, Marisa Bradbury of Sigma Investment Counselors and Cayden McLaughlin of WealthAdvisor365.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Bennett Stein Stein Financial LLC, Miramar Beach Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Marisa Bradbury Sigma Investment Counselors, Lake Mary Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Cayden McLaughlin WealthAdvisor365, Fort Lauderdale Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, subscription.
- Michael Stanton Alpine Private Wealth, Santa Rosa Beach Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Alexandra Forest 44 North Capital, Palm Beach Gardens Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Keith Amburgey Rutherford Asset Planning, Tampa Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Florida work on family wealth transfer?
The Wellspent public graph lists 184 fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida, at 83 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida located?
Of the 184 fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida, 20 are in Jacksonville, followed by 15 in Tampa and 13 in Naples.
Plus 113 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida is a percentage of assets, used by 96% of the 184 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 65% charge fixed fees and 53% charge by the hour.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Florida?
Fee-only financial advisors in Florida charge a median of $4,200 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 48 Florida firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Florida?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Florida has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 43 Florida firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for family wealth transfer have?
For family wealth transfer, look for the CFP and CPA. In Florida, 32% of the 184 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CFP32% in Florida
- The CFP covers gifting, trusts, and the wider plan.
- CPA1% in Florida
- CPAs handle gift tax returns and estate calculations.
How do Florida advisors for family wealth transfer compare with the rest of the US?
53% of fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida charge by the hour, compared with 43% of the 3,385 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Florida. Light bars are all US advisors for family wealth transfer.
Does Florida have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Florida has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the federal rules are the main ones to plan around.
What should I ask a financial advisor about passing wealth to the next generation in Florida?
- How do you involve the next generation, and when?
- What would you gift now, and what would you hold until death?
- How do you work with our attorney and accountant?
- What happens to the relationship when the first generation is gone?
- If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 184 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Sirota | FirsTrust | Daytona Beach | CFP, ChFC, MBA, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Cassandra Smalley | Cassandra Smalley Wealth Management | Seminole | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Douglas Marcello | Core Wealth Management, Inc. | Jupiter | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Edward B. Aufman | Aufman Associates Inc. | Longboat Key | BS, CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cayden McLaughlin Helping 7-Figure Internet Entrepreneurs & Creators Build Wealth, Pay Less Tax, and Retire Early | WealthAdvisor365 | Fort Lauderdale | CFP | One-time planning fee, Subscription |
| Bennett Stein | Stein Financial LLC | Miramar Beach | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Bartel | Birchcreek Wealth Management | Jacksonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jordan Talbert | Creative Wealth Management | Punta Gorda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Marisa Bradbury | Sigma Investment Counselors | Lake Mary | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew Barrovecchio | Christian Financial Advisors® | Odessa | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Maratta | Occidental Asset Management | Winter Springs | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Tristan Jacobi | Creative Wealth Management | Punta Gorda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alexandra Forest | 44 North Capital | Palm Beach Gardens | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Frank Garcia | Frankly Finances | Winter Park | CFP, CFA | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Keith Amburgey | Rutherford Asset Planning | Tampa | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Luke Melms We specialize in helping high-net-worth families build a customized Firm Foundation Wealth Strategy™ | Firm Foundation Family Wealth | Ft. Lauderdale | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew McGahey | Steadfast Financial Services | Altamonte Springs | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Aaron Pierce | TrueVine Family Wealth | Naples | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ivan Mendoza | Mendoza Private Wealth | North Miami | CFP, ChFC, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Belliston | Tanara Wealth Management | St. Augustine | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jordi Bakovic-Quiroga | TQM Wealth Partners | St. Augustine | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Katarzyna Marczyk | Anchor Wealth Management Group | West Palm Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alek Wyatt | Gryphon Wealth | Jacksonville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Benjamin Hein | OAC Capital Advisors | Miami Beach | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bethany Evans | Blue Ocean Capital | West Palm Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Charles Wood | Cardea Capital Advisors | Vero Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Hillary Knotts | Blue Ocean Capital | West Palm Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jamel Gordon | Rose Capital Advisors | Miami Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Johnson | Blue Ocean Capital | West Palm Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Hyrne | Gryphon Wealth | Jacksonville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Hoang | Paulson Wealth Management | West Palm Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Kirby | Gryphon Wealth | Jacksonville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Marguerite Cook | Rothschild Capital Partners | Hollywood | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Michaels | Fidelis Capital | Tampa | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Stanton | Alpine Private Wealth | Santa Rosa Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Tanner Merritt | Keen Capital | Jacksonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Abraham Amador-Lindner | Noesis Capital Management | Boca Raton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Andrew Hicks | Occidental Asset Management | Altamonte Springs | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee |
| Benjamin Greenman | CORE Wealth Advisors | Lakeland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Blair Shein | Compass Financial Group | Deerfield Beach | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cheryl Deknatel | Noesis Capital Management | Boca Raton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Elaine King Fuentes | Family and Money Matters | Coral Gables | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Federico Londono Castillo | Occidental Asset Management | Altamonte Springs | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee |
| Harold Carmean | Creative Wealth Management | Punta Gorda | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ivan Hernandez | Omnia Family Wealth | Aventura | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jay Freeberg | Onyx Bridge Wealth Group | Boca Raton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jay Shein | Compass Financial Group | Deerfield Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Margaret Bilby | Gen² Advisors | Maitland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Ehlenbeck | CORE Wealth Advisors | Lakeland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Wagner | Omnia Family Wealth | Aventura | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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