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Find Top Financial Advisors in Sarasota, Florida

There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Sarasota, Florida

Last Updated - May 30, 2025

Sarasota has 6 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Sarasota, Florida have an average of 23 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Sarasota, Florida mentioned below does 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 Sarasota, Florida.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Sarasota, Florida

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Patricia Chevalier
CASL®, CFP®, RICP®, APMA®, CLU®, ChFC®
PRUDENTIAL
3403 Magic Oak,
Sarasota, FL 34232
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
Brian Messick
CPA, CFP®
WEBERMESSICK WEATH MANAGEMENT
5901 Sun Boulevard,
Suite 206,
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
27 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Based
Jorge I. Blanco
AWMA®, CFP®, CRPC®, CPFA, AIF®
SUCCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
401 E. Jackson St.,
Suite 3675,
Tampa, FL 33602
22 Years $170,000,000 $0 Fee-Based
Provident Wealth Management Group
CFP®
401 E Jackson St.,
Suite 3675,
Tampa, FL 33602
21 Years $90,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
4221 West Boy Scout Blvd,
Suite 190,
Tampa, FL 33607
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only
Edelman Financial Engines LLC
10150 Highland Manor Drive, Suite 200-232,
Tampa, FL 33610
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Sarasota, Florida

Qualifications CRD# 2088425
Firm CRD# 8733
Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65


Office Location 3403 Magic Oak,
Sarasota,
FL
34232
Phone Number 847-814-8940

Nothing compares to the feeling of helping a family or individual plan for their financial future. My promise is to work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals. At Prudential, we are dedicated to building and maintaining close relationships with our customers, relationships founded on trust, respect, and integrity. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, as a Prudential Financial Professional, I can help you find solutions to your financial challenges. So, whether you are just starting, settling into retirement, or somewhere in between, let's discuss your current financial situation, goals, and challenges, and together, we can help you meet your challenges. 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!

About Prudential

Prudential

Prudential Advisors is a renowned financial services leader with a rich history of helping individuals and institutions pursue financial security and prosperity. 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.


Qualifications CRD# 4344934
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66

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


Office Location 5901 Sun Boulevard,
Suite 206,
St. Petersburg,
FL
33715
Phone Number 727-295-4969

Brian, as a Principal in WeberMessick Wealth Management, boasts an impressive professional journey spanning over 27 years. His expertise lies in collaboratively working with professionals, business owners, and individuals, guiding them in effective wealth management to help realize their life goals. Distinguishing himself within the wealth management sector, Brian holds the prestigious titles of both a CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). This combination of qualifications sets him apart, allowing him not only to proficiently oversee clients' investments but also to provide invaluable insights into developing comprehensive financial plans, strategic tax planning, adept risk management, and thoughtful estate planning. Beyond the confines of the professional realm, Brian's commitment extends to his personal life. Alongside his wife and their three children, Brian finds joy in the company of their two Golden Retrievers. When not engrossed in wealth management strategies, he passionately embraces leisure pursuits such as travel, playing the guitar, and relishing all the outdoor wonders afforded by their residence in St. Petersburg, Florida. Brian's multifaceted skills and dedication to both his professional and personal spheres underscore his commitment to excellence and holistic well-roundedness.

About WeberMessick Weath Management

WeberMessick Weath Management

As dedicated independent financial advisors, WeberMessick Wealth Management places your financial goals at the forefront of our agenda. By seamlessly integrating our tax expertise with a well-rounded approach, we bring a comprehensive perspective to your financial landscape. Our holistic wealth management services encompass estate planning, investment management, financial planning, risk management, and tax planning, ensuring a thorough and personalized approach to meet your needs. In our commitment to excellence, we have chosen to align with LPL Financial, a renowned and publicly traded company and one of the largest independent broker/dealers in the industry. With over 30 years of experience, LPL Financial oversees more than 7 million client accounts, boasting assets custodied at over $1 trillion as of September 30, 2023. Our advisors' affiliation with LPL Financial is rooted in its robust technology, unwavering security measures, and long-term stability, providing both our financial professionals and clients with confidence that their accounts are entrusted to capable hands.

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, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4531115
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 401 E. Jackson St.,
Suite 3675,
Tampa,
FL
33602
Phone Number 727-644-4449

For over two decades, Jorge has had the privilege of helping business owners, executives, and physicians turn their ambitions into achievable financial goals. His career began in 2002 at the largest financial planning company in the world. After nine years of managing hundreds of client relationships and mentoring dozens of advisors, Jorge realized his true passion was working one-on-one with clients to make a real difference in their lives. 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.

About Success Wealth Management

Success Wealth Management

Success Wealth Management is a Tampa-based Financial Planning and Wealth Management firm serving a select group of clients across the nation. 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!

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, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4769331
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66

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


Office Location 401 E Jackson St.,
Suite 3675,
Tampa,
FL
33602
Phone Number 813-283-8413

About Provident Wealth Management Group

Provident Wealth Management Group

"The mission of Provident Wealth Management Group is to provide each of our clients with customized well researched advice, industry leading products, and exceptional personalized service, while acting in their best interest at all times". We are independent financial advisors with LPL Financial. We focus on the preservation of wealth, investment growth, maintaining income during retirement years, and our client's protection needs. We provide our clients with ongoing advice and support, periodic face-to-face service meetings, portfolio rebalancing, and asset allocation analysis. At Provident Wealth Management Group we work to benefit and enrich the lives of our clients by upholding our high standard of care. We work without the constraints of proprietary products, conflicts of interest, or hidden agendas. We offer our clients unparalleled financial advice and first-class service and investment products. Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advice offered through Provident Wealth Management Group, A Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

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, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 4221 West Boy Scout Blvd,
Suite 190,
Tampa,
FL
33607
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 10150 Highland Manor Drive, Suite 200-232,
Tampa,
FL
33610
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines LLC

Edelman Financial Engines LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
EULAV ASSET MANAGEMENT
1605 Main Street, Suite 912, Sarasota, FL 34236
15 7 $4,785,000,000
A percentage of AUM
CUMBERLAND ADVISORS
1 South School Avenue, Suite 900, Sarasota, FL 34237
44 2550 $3,348,228,828
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (MODEL DELIVERY FEES)
ARISTOTLE ATLANTIC PARTNERS, LLC
50 Central Avenue, Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236
10 308 $2,883,460,088
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
J. L. BAINBRIDGE & CO., INC.
1582 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
9 1882 $1,111,599,268
A percentage of AUM
DAY HAGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT
1000 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
10 587 $842,839,288
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Commission Based, Other (THIRD PARTY ADVISORY FEES)
PERIGEE CAPITAL, LP
1990 Main Street, Ph 11, Sarasota, FL 34236
1 76 $698,430,628
Fixed fees
WALSH & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2350 Fruitville Rd, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34237
13 2127 $574,308,554
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CLIENT
6000 Cattleridge Drive, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34232
6 961 $515,669,023
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
COMPOUND FAMILY OFFICES, LLC
2033 Main Street, Suite 202, Sarasota, FL 34237
6 280 $463,668,532
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
WHITE OAKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC
1717 2nd Street, Suite C, Sarasota, FL 34236
2 11 $400,283,066
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
TRUVESTMENTS CAPITAL LLC
5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Suite #303, Sarasota, FL 34240
14 1587 $362,691,519
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.
2201 Cantu Court, Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34232
5 848 $318,307,523
A percentage of AUM
RANCH CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.
4910 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, #130, Sarasota, FL 34240
7 1043 $277,862,049
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICE)
LPF ADVISORS, LLC
2601 Cattlemen Road, Suite 302, Sarasota, FL 34232
6 735 $277,457,947
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (REFERRAL FEES/ERISA FEES)
FORZA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
7701 Holiday Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
3 282 $276,594,260
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges

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