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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.

  • Jacksonville 20
  • Tampa 15
  • Naples 13
  • West Palm Beach 12
  • Lakeland 11

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.

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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.

  • Hold the CFP 32% 36%
  • Hold the CPA 1% 1%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 96% 97%
  • Charge fixed fees 65% 62%
  • Charge by the hour 53% 43%

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?

  1. How do you involve the next generation, and when?
  2. What would you gift now, and what would you hold until death?
  3. How do you work with our attorney and accountant?
  4. What happens to the relationship when the first generation is gone?
  5. 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

Fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Florida: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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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