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Dr. Frank Ragonese

Pelican Wealth Advisors
Dr. Frank Ragonese
Tel: 239-287-3146 27499 Riverview Center Blvd. Unit #126 Bonita Springs, FL 34134
About Dr. Frank Ragonese
Dr. Frank Ragonese, affectionately known as "Dr. Frank," is the esteemed founder of Pelican Wealth Advisors, LLC, a fiduciary asset management Registered Investment Advisor firm headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Possessing an unconventional educational background in engineering, Dr. Frank parlayed his vast academic experience as a former college professor into a flourishing career spanning over 35 years in business and finance. He devoted a decade as the Chief of Risk Management for one of the world's largest corporations, followed by an 15+ year tenure as a portfolio manager.

In response to a demand for an innovative approach to financial services, Dr. Frank Ragonese founded Pelican Wealth Advisors. The firm values its autonomy from large brokerage institutions, adopting a compensation model that aligns with client interests, thereby creating a reciprocally beneficial partnership.

Dr. Frank's notable expertise in risk management allows him to implement the firm's comprehensive approach across various financial domains, including investments, retirement income, taxes, long-term healthcare, and estate planning. This proactive methodology equips clients to adeptly handle potential financial challenges, such as longevity risk or unexpected healthcare expenses.
About Pelican Wealth Advisors
At Pelican Wealth, we understand that planning for your financial future is a significant task, and getting a second opinion can bring valuable insights. Our seasoned team of financial advisors is dedicated to providing you with objective and comprehensive evaluations of your current financial plan. We bring a fresh perspective, fortified by our extensive industry experience and keen understanding of financial markets and investment strategies. Dont leave your financial future to chance  a second opinion could make all the difference. We encourage you to reach out to us today!
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General Information
States Licensed in:

FL

Number of Years with Current Firm:

17

Work with the following types of clients:

Individual Investors, Businesses

Advisory Services Provided:

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

Qualifications & Memberships
Insurance and Annuity Licenses:

Long Term Care, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Life, Health, Annuity

Services
Investment Types:

Bonds, Options & Futures, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Alternative Investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Commodities

Can meet clients in the following ways:

Email, Phone, Our Office, Video Conference

Compensation and Fees
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts:

$250K+

Firm Information
Advisor's Number of Clients:

250

Advisor's Number of Managed Clients:

250

Preferred meeting methods
I provide a free initial consultation:

Yes

17 Years of Experience
Compliance
Registered Investment AdvisorYes
Investment Advisor RepresentativeYes
Acknowledged fiduciaryYes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 yearsI have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 yearsI have a clean record
Office Hours
Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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