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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Last Updated - 16-Mar-2023

Saint Petersburg has 3 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to choose from and 17 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Saint Petersburg, Florida have an average of 18 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of financial advisors in Saint Petersburg, Florida mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Nathan Helms
CFP®, CIMA®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
LPL FINANCIAL
1001 S Macdill Ave,
Suite 700,
Tampa, FL 33629
14 Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Armand Atkinson
CFP®, CIMA®, CLU®, AIF®, CDFA®, ChFC®
ADVANCED WEALTH PLANNING GROUP
5401 W Kennedy Blvd,
Suite# 460,
Tampa, FL 33609
15 Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Michael Lehman
CFP®
FOCUS WEALTH STRATEGIES
3419 Brook Crossing Drive,
Brandon, FL 33511
26 Not Specified $50,000 Fee-Based

Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Saint Petersburg

Qualifications CRD# 5362846
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 65, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 1001 S Macdill Ave,
Suite 700,
Tampa,
FL
33629
Phone Number 813-334-6500

I grew up in Winter Haven, FL. Played baseball and basketball through high school. I lettered in baseball at the University of Florida as a pitcher. I enjoy traveling, playing golf, reading, college football, and spending time with friends and family. I have an older brother and sister. My mother is a retired teacher and my father is a judge.

About LPL Financial

Nathan has dedicated his practice to providing his clients with a comprehensive, well integrated financial plan that encompasses all aspects of their financial lives working in concert to help them pursue their goals. From savings and investing to tax planning and protection as well as a thought out plan for the eventual distribution of your assets in the most efficient, tax advantaged way possible so that your assets have the best chance to last your entire lifetime and perhaps beyond. A staple of Nathans business is client service. His relationship with clients is unique in the fact that he proactively communicate with them on a regular basis to answer any questions they have and to make sure they remain on track to reach their goals.

Advisory Services Provided:

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


Qualifications CRD# 5167229
Firm CRD# 112097
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 5401 W Kennedy Blvd,
Suite# 460,
Tampa,
FL
33609
Phone Number 813-770-9864

Armand applies his investment and wealth planning experience to provide comprehensive solutions for business owners, families and individuals. He believes in a systematic approach to money management and having a detailed process that is based on the foundation of intellectual rigor and discipline. 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

About Advanced Wealth Planning Group

Armand is an independent financial advisor with the Advanced Wealth Planning Group, located in Tampa, Florida. He and his team are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professionals, and function as Fiduciary advisors for his clients when building/managing portfolios or doing comprehensive financial planning. He and his team are eager to hear your story and begin to assist you in creating the chapters ahead. Whether it's planning for retirement, investing in your childrens education or ensuring you receive objective advice on a full-range of financial products, they recognize it's your story. They always put your interests first as they function as Fiduciary Advisors. They will guide you through the financial planning process, help you select appropriate solutions, and ensure consistent monitoring for proactive modifications. From the strength of their team of experienced advisors, to the investment and technology platform provided by RBC Correspondent Services, a division of RBC Capital Markets. Armand, his team, and the Advanced Wealth Planning Group is ready to help you create the future you choose.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, 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


Qualifications CRD# 2534825
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 24, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 3419 Brook Crossing Drive,
Brandon,
FL
33511
Phone Number 813-305-0411

Mike Lehman, MBA, CFP® is the CEO and a LPL Financial Advisor with Focus Wealth Strategies, LLC. In addition to overseeing daily operations and steering the firm's overall growth, Mike works closely with clients to create long-term, personalized financial plans that define their goals and designs portfolios that can help clients pursue their dreams. A registered representative professional since 1994, Mike received a BS from The Ohio State University and his MBA from the University of South Florida. Mike earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER" Professional designation in 2007. His professional registrations include Series 6, 7, 24, 66 held through LPL Financial, and a Florida Health, Life & Variable Annuity license. Mike is actively involved at New Hope United Methodist Church in Brandon and is a member of the Brandon chapter of Partners in Network. Mike resides in Valrico, Florida with his wife Jill. He enjoys watching football and playing golf in his spare time.

About Focus Wealth Strategies

At Focus Wealth Strategies, our primary focus is your future. As an office of LPL Financial, our goal is to help our clients and their families pursue their financial goals. As an independent, full-service investment firm, we offer our clients a complete range of investment services and products for both individuals and businesses. No matter what financial planning service we are providing we always keep the best interests of our clients as our top priority. LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and a publicly traded company under ticker symbol LPLA. The firm's mission is rooted in the belief that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL does not offer proprietary investment products or engage in investment banking activities; this means advisors affiliated with LPL are not pressured or influenced by LPL to sell its products. Thousands of financial advisors nationwide are able to rely on the firm's tools and resources to help them provide financial guidance and recommendations to help meet their clients' needs. For more information about LPL Financial, visit http://www.lpl.com.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Top Financial Advisor Firms in Saint Petersburg, Florida (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name AUM No. of Clients Fee Structure
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
880 Carillon Parkway,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
$272,263,234,957 846581 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees
Commision Based
Other (PER PARTICIPANT (ERISA))
MARLIN MANAGER, LLC
646 2nd Avenue S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
$589,920,535 2 Other (MASTER SERVICING FEE)
HOLIFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES/PROSPER FINANCIAL ADVISERS
9455 Koger Blvd. N , Suite 102,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
$161,800,000 514 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

    List of Additional Advisors in Saint Petersburg, Florida*

    * Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    Joseph Shankwitz
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    1914 4th St N, Unit 1920, Saint Petersburg, FL  33704 727-251-4372
    Richard Stoner
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    424 22nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL  33704 727-767-9166
    Retirement Partner Advisors
    Inquire with Retirement
    111 Second Avenue Northeast, Suite 538, Saint Petersburg, FL  33701 864-672-4093
    Walker Wealth Management
    Inquire with Walker
    4020 Park Street, Suite 201, Saint Petersburg, FL  33709 727-350-3111
    American Momentum Bank
    Inquire with American
    5858 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL  33707 727-471-3270
    Allstate Personal Financial Representative: Elizabeth Ann Brooks
    Inquire with Allstate
    3209 30th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL  33712 770-235-4638
    Bart Bates
    Inquire with Bart
    150 Second Avenue North, Suite 1000, Saint Petersburg, FL  33701 727-892-2519
    Joseph Restaino
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    150 Second Avenue North, Suite 1000, Saint Petersburg, FL  33701 727-892-2524
    Robert Trent Ulrich
    Inquire with Robert
    150 Second Avenue North, Suite 1000, Saint Petersburg, FL  33701 727-892-2533
    James B. McKaveney
    Inquire with James
    150 Second Avenue North, Suite 1000, Saint Petersburg, FL  33701 727-892-2543
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