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How To Find Trusted Financial Advisors in Destin, Florida
Florida has 27 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Florida have an average of 23 years of experience.
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Qualified Financial Advisors in Destin, Florida
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Years | Not Specified | $500,000 | Fee-Only | |
Armand AtkinsonCFP®, CIMA®, EA, CLU®, AIF®, CDFA®, ChFC®Advanced Wealth Planning Group5401 W Kennedy BlvdTampa, FL 33609 | 15 Years | Not Specified | $50,000 | Fee-Based |
| 27 Years | Not Specified | $500,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 25 Years | Not Specified | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 23 Years | Not Specified | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 28 Years | $0 | $25,000 | Fee-Based | |
Dr. Frank RagonesePelican Wealth Advisors27499 Riverview Center Blvd. Unit #126Bonita Springs, FL 34134 | 17 Years | Not Specified | $0 | Not Specified |
Dynasty Wealth Management, LLCCFP®, RICP®, CFA®, CPFADynasty Wealth Management, LLC200 Central Avenue 15th FloorSaint Petersburg, FL 33701 | 30 Years | $91,678,782,200 | $0 | Fee-Based |
| Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only | |
Edelman Financial Engines, LLCEdelman Financial Engines, LLC1200 South Pine Island RoadPlantation, FL 33324 | Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Edelman Financial Engines, LLCEdelman Financial Engines, LLC355 Alhambra CircleCoral Gables, FL 33134 | Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
| Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only | |
Edelman Financial Engines, LLCEdelman Financial Engines, LLC1900 Summit Tower BoulevardOrlando, FL 32810 | Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Edelman Financial Engines, LLCEdelman Financial Engines, LLC10150 Highland Manor Drive, Suite 200-232Tampa, FL 33610 | Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
| 18 Years | $5,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 23 Years | $470,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
| 25 Years | Not Specified | $1,000,000 | Fee-Based | |
Jorge I. BlancoAWMA®, CFP®, CRPC®, CPFA, AIF®Success Wealth Management401 E. Jackson St.Tampa, FL 33602 | 22 Years | $170,000,000 | $0 | Fee-Based |
| 12 Years | $20,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Only | |
| 37 Years | $180,000,000 | $500,000 | Not Specified | |
Nathan HelmsCEPA®, CFP®, CIMA®Accurate Wealth Management, LLC2211 Ashley Oaks CircleWesley Chapel, FL 33544 | 17 Years | Not Specified | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
| Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified | |
Provident Wealth Management GroupCFP®Provident Wealth Management Group401 E Jackson St.Tampa, FL 33602 | 21 Years | $90,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
| 23 Years | $109,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 25 Years | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
| 35 Years | $14,500,000,000 | $50,000,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 13 Years | Not Specified | $500,000 | Not Specified |
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Armand holds a Masters of Science Degree in Personal Financial Planning. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, among other industry recognized designations.
He was born in St. Petersburg Florida and grew up in the island of Jamaica. Armand has fond childhood memories of raising goats on his families farm in Hanover, Jamaica. Armand returned to the United States in 2002 and attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg where he received a degree in Economics. Having grown-up in Jamaica and living on a farm, Armand has a true understanding of hard work & dedication, and understands what it takes to be successful.
Armand currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida and enjoys networking and being active within his community. His hobbies include playing & watching soccer, cycling, and when he is able to get away from the office, traveling.
Armand is a member of the following Professional Associations & Organizations:
* College for Financial Planning Alumni Association
* Eckerd College Alumni Association
* Financial Planning Association of Tampa Bay
* Investment Management Consultants Association
Armand, his team, and the Advanced Wealth Planning Group is ready to help you create the future you choose.


Daniel is committed to an independent and personalized approach to helping his clients. He believes the best way to do this is through a holistic financial planning process that considers every aspect of a client's financial life. The first step in this process is to fully understand his client's specific financial goals and objectives. Once those are determined he works with them to develop an appropriate strategy that includes asset allocation, investment selection, risk management, income planning, budgeting and insurance analysis. After the strategy is implemented Daniel will conduct regular reviews for his clients to help ensure that the plan is monitored and kept on target with their goals.
We partner with LPL Financial and IHT Wealth Management to offer services and platforms that we believe will best serve the needs of our clients.

To comprehensively serve the diverse needs of my clients, I hold the Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations though LPL Financial and a Florida Life & Variable Annuity license. I earned my bachelor's degree from Stockton University and MBA from Rutgers University.
Raised in New Jersey, I worked for my family's masonry company from a young age and restored classic automobiles while earning my BS. With 23 years in the financial services industry, I worked at PGIM Investments prior to joining Focus Wealth Strategies.
I reside in St Petersburg FL with my two children, Hadeon and Mikaela, where I am a member of the St Petersburg Yacht Club. When spare time presents itself, you could find me at a Tampa Bay Lightning game, boating, spearfishing, snowboarding, running or road cycling.
Professional Designations and Registrations:
Series 7 General Securities Registration through LPL Financial
Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent through LPL Financial
Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam through LPL Financial
214 Resident Life Including Variable Annuity license
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
Affiliations:
Member: St Petersburg Yacht Club
Member: Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
Member: Squires Club of St Petersburg
Supporter: Boat Kids (special needs family support)
At Focus Wealth Strategies, we don't believe that anyone should be left out when it comes to getting good advice. That's why we do not have account minimums and have built up a team of advisors with expertise in a variety of areas from investments to insurance, tax planning to military benefits, and everything in between.
Our clients appreciate being able to come to us for all their financial needs, and they especially value the incorporation of financial planning with a practicing CPA.

Certified Estate Planner (CEP®), Masters of Science in Financial Services (Certifications as Certified Annuity Specialist, Board Certified in Estate Planning, Board Certified in Asset Allocation, Certified Funds Specialist, Retirement Income Specialist), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF), Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm, Member of both the Better Business Bureau, National Ethics Association, Paladin Member, B.A., Indiana University, Honors, Published: "Urban Land Use: Policy & Controls", Elder & active member of his church, avid sports and exercise enthusiast, Father, and married to a wonderful wife.
Strong advocate for the implementation and utilization of a multi-disciplinary and coordination of professional services. This comprehensive approach facilitates the protection, distribution, and preservation of your assets and the effectual transfer of your estate to your heirs.
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We at REAP, LLC. are proud to have helped many families and individuals over the years. Our firm uses a robust team approach to focus on retirement and income issues, wealth management, estate planning needs and tax and related challenges.
REAP is a professional firm designed to assist families in protecting their assets and maintaining their standard of living. The following is a partial list of services we provide:
Asset Protection and Preservation
Estate Tax Limitation or Reduction
Wealth and Estate Transfer Planning
Individual and Family Trust Planning
Planning for Disability or Incompetence
Capital Gains Tax Reduction
Reduction of Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Income Tax Reduction and Increasing Spendable Income
Seminars Specializing in Estate, Income, Financial & Tax
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Many families can better organize their estate, income, financial and tax affairs when they know about the many solutions that are available beyond what they are told by their stockbrokers, accountants and attorneys.

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.


What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.
Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.



A lifelong Miamian, his commitment to building lasting excellence in the local community continues alongside his wife, Diane, through their involvement with The Golden Canes Society at the University of Miami.

In 2010, Jorge took a leap of faith and founded Success Wealth Management, a boutique Wealth Management and Financial Planning Services firm in Tampa, FL, to offer a highly personalized financial planning service to a select number of clients. As a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), he is proud to have grown his practice primarily through referrals and by serving as a trusted Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro across three markets since 2017.
Outside of work, Jorge is a proud nerd with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning, graduating summa cum laude. At 16, he became Venezuela's National Chess Champion and ranked 36th in the world at the World Youth Chess Championship in Bratislava, Slovakia. However, Jorge considers his greatest accomplishment to be his family: his wife, Amanda, and their three daughters, who inspire him every day to be the best person he can be.
When you work with us, you will find the resources of a large corporation with the personal client attention of a boutique firm. Because good old-fashioned customer service never goes out of style, we cater to your needs, schedules, and unique circumstances.
Whether you live near our office in Tampa, in busy New York City, anywhere in beautiful California, or even as far as Alaska, your financial planner will work with you one-on-one and deliver exceptional service in-person or via virtual meetings.
At Success Wealth Management we get to know you: we ask questions and take the time to listen. We strive to be your most trusted financial professional, and if we are lucky, develop friendships that last a lifetime!

Your situation is unique, how you respond to challenges and situations can be unique, but our priority to stay focused on your goals never changes. We help you talk about, define, and revisit your goals, and we work to adjust the plan to stay aligned with your goals.
We focus on: financial planning, investment management, tax efficient strategies, retirement strategies, small business retirement plans, education planning, estate planning.


Nathan's father is a retired judge, his mother a retired teacher, his brother a firefighter, and his sister is a senior marketing vice president for a healthcare company. The family shares the belief that being of service to others is of utmost importance. This overarching value and his love of investing led Nathan to a career in financial services. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and cheering on the Florida Gators.

I've been an advisor for over 30 years and spend a lot of time studying and pride myself in educating clients so they can make the best financial decisions for themselves and know all their options
I'm Most Proud Of: Having lasting client relationships; hearing I have assisted them with various issues; improved their lives; enabled them to live comfortably and not worry about their future. There's nothing better!
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. Our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized and strategic financial solutions.


Our experience, personalized approach, and commitment to serving our clients make us unique in our Marketplace.
A community of independent financial advisors who share a commitment for excellence by fostering a culture of openness and transparency, while focusing on a world class client experience.
We can help you achieve your financial goals through tailored money management and a fee structure designed for your success.
As a well-respected investment advisory firm, our reputation thrives on our high-level of customer satisfaction. When our clients are truly confident in their financial stability, we have done our job.
Whether we assist you with your transition into retirement or helping you manage your portfolio risk; Excelsior Wealth can help you achieve your financial goals.

Since 2001, we've helped over one thousand clients do just that. Our clients are living proof that you can enjoy a worry-free retirement - no matter what the markets, and life, may bring.
We want to do the same for you.


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