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Armand Atkinson

Advanced Wealth Planning Group
CFP®, CIMA®, CLU®, AIF®, CDFA®, ChFC®
Armand Atkinson, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Tampa, Florida area. Armand holds the CFP®, CIMA®, CLU®, AIF®, CDFA®, ChFC® certifications. Armand has over 15 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
15 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $50,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
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    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Tax Advice and Services
    • Estate Planning & Trusts
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    RBC Correspondent Services

Christopher R Hunter

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
CFP®
Christopher R Hunter, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida area. Christopher holds a CFP® certification.

Additional Information:

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Based on Assets

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Smith, Inc.

Joseph Celiberti

Stratos Wealth Partners
Joseph Celiberti, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the St Augustine, Florida area. Joseph has over 15 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
15 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $100,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
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    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

Steven Hartman

Privada Wealth Management
AAMS®, AIF®
Steven Hartman, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Maitland, Florida area. Steven holds the AAMS®, AIF® certifications. Steven has over 32 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
32 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Financial Planning for Individuals
  • Investment Advice & Management
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    • Estate Planning & Trusts

David H. Morgan

R.E.A.P., Llc
CEP®, CFF, MSFS, CEA, RMA
David H. Morgan, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Jacksonville, Florida area. David holds the CEP®, CFF, MSFS, CEA, RMA certifications. David has over 28 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
28 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based

    Asset Requirement: $25,000

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TDAmeritrade, Schwab

Jimmy Gonzalez

Anthem Advisors
CRPC®
Jimmy Gonzalez, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Coral Gables, Florida area. Jimmy holds a CRPC® certification. Jimmy has over 21 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
21 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Fidelity, TD Ameritrade & Betterment Institutional

John Salomon

J2 Capital Management, Inc.
CPA, CFP®
John Salomon, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Cape Coral, Florida area. John holds the CPA, CFP® certifications. John has over 23 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
23 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $100,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Planning for Individuals
  • Tax Advice and Services
  • Estate Planning & Trusts
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab

Charles Helme

BH Asset Management, LLC
Charles Helme, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Miami, Florida area. Charles has over 30 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
30 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade Fidelity Investments, Pershing, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Comerica.

Jason Kohut

Signet Financial Management, LLC
Jason Kohut, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Naples, Florida area. Jason has over 20 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
20 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only

    Asset Requirement: $50,000,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Advice & Consulting
  • Tax Advice and Services
  • Estate Planning & Trusts
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TD Ameritrade & Charles Schwab

Nathan Helms

LPL Financial
CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Nathan Helms, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Tampa, Florida area. Nathan holds the CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC® certifications. Nathan has over 14 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
14 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

David Appleby

Assurity Financial Group
CASL®, RFC®, EA, CLU®, QFP®, CTS
David Appleby, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Bradenton, Florida area. David holds the CASL®, RFC®, EA, CLU®, QFP®, CTS certifications. David has over 22 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
22 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $0

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    First clearing LLC (Affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank)

John Browning

Guardian Rock Wealth
John Browning, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Palm Springs, Florida area. John has over 32 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
32 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

McDonough Capital Management

CFP®
McDonough Capital Management, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2019 and provides financial services to clients in the Orlando, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
33 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Planning for Individuals
  • Investment Advice & Management
  • Insurance Products & Annuities
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TD Ameritrade Institutional, National Financial Services

National Wealth Management Group, LLC

National Wealth Management Group, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2020 and provides financial services to clients in the Ormond Beach, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
21 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

TS Financial Group, LLC

TS Financial Group, LLC, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2023 and provides financial services to clients in the Safety Harbor, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
27 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $50,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

Matthew Fenedick

MF Advisers
CPA
Matthew Fenedick, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Jensen Beach, Florida area. Matthew holds a CPA certification. Matthew has over 24 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
24 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Hourly
  • Based on Assets

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Advice & Management
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TD Ameritrade, ASPire, Nationwide (formerly Jefferson National)

Michael Franklin

Franklin Legacy Financial
Michael Franklin, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Oviedo, Florida area. Michael has over 14 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
14 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Advice & Management
  • Insurance Products & Annuities
  • View More

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Pershing, LLC

Dock Street Asset Management

CAIA®, CFA®
Dock Street Asset Management, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2023 and provides financial services to clients in the Palm Beach, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
18 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Education Funding and Planning
  • View More
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts

King Tide Advisors

CFP®, CTFA, ATFA
King Tide Advisors, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2022 and provides financial services to clients in the Palm City, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
12 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab

Additional Information:

    Fee Structure

  • Based on Assets

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Advice & Management
  • Insurance Products & Annuities
  • View More

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab, Pershing LLC

Touchstone Wealth Partners - UBS Wealth Management

Stefan J Contorno, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2012 and provides financial services to clients in the Bonita Springs, Florida area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
24 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Estate Planning & Trusts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a financial advisor do?

Financial advisors assess the financial goals and risk appetite of their clients and chalk out a personalized investment plan for achieving those goals. They use their expertise to guide their clients on how to save tax, get rid of excessive debt and plan for future contingencies.

When should I hire a financial advisor?

Ideally, Financial advisors must be consulted regularly. No matter how much you earn and where are you from, everybody needs a financial advisor to make sure that they reap the maximum from their income. A financial advisor is especially important if you are nearing retirement, planning a family, saving up for education, or thinking of passing on your estate to your heirs.

What are the different types of financial advisors? How do I choose one?

There are different types of financial advisors. A financial advisor can be a relationship manager from a stockbroking company, insurance or mutual fund advisor, a personal banker from a well-known bank, an accountant or an attorney with expertise in taxation and estate planning.

What are the certifications to look while hiring a financial advisor?

The certifications assure you that the financial advisor that you have hired has all the skills and expertise that you need to plan a personal financial journey. When you look to hire a financial advisor you will find a range of initials and certifications that they hold. Broadly, they are divided into two categories.

A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CFP (Chartered Financial Planner) are the more general ones. The CFP and CPA certifications are considered as gold standards in personal financial planning. These advisors know their stuff very well and have exceptional competence in a range of financial planning subjects.

While CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CLU (Chartered Life underwriter) certified professional can cater to your specific needs. A CFA can take care of your investment needs and CLU can advise you with the best insurance products.

What questions should you ask a financial advisor?

The most important question to ask a financial advisor is whether he is a fiduciary or not? A fiduciary works in the best interest of his client. Next, you must ask him about his certifications, and experience. You must always pick an advisor who has the best certifications like CPA, CFP, and CFA and at least, with a couple of years of experience. You can also ask him about his cost or fee. Always look for a fee-only advisor and make sure they don’t get commissions for selling financial products.

How does my financial advisor get paid?

There are broadly three different types of advisors.

Commission-only

If you hire a commission-based financial advisor then you will have to pay a percentage of your budget as commission and the rest of the amount will be invested in the financial products and instruments.

Fee-only

Fee-only financial advisors charge a certain flat fee for their advice. The fee depends on the years of experience, expertise, and certifications that financial advisors hold. They do not get any kind of commissions out of the financial products recommended by them.

Fee-based (Commissions and fees)

These advisors charge a combination of both commissions and fees.

Can I be my own financial advisor?

Many people have saved thousands of dollars each year by just consulting a financial advisor. Usually, people try to manage their own finances and thus are not able to draw maximum benefit out of their savings. Financial planning is quite complex and requires a lot of expertise. An experienced financial expert can help you chalk out the best plans for you and safeguard your financial future.

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