Top Financial Advisors in Naples, FL

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Moran Wealth Management is a large fee-only firm that handles client assets on both a discretionary and a non-discretionary basis.

According to its Form ADV, the firm works with both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations and corporations or businesses. 

Professional certifications held by advisors include certified financial planner (CFP), chartered financial analyst (CFA), chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC), among other designations.

Moran Wealth Management Background

The firm was founded in 2018 but became a registered investment advisor in 2022. It was founded by Thomas M. Moran, who is the chairman, CEO and CIO. He owns the firm along with Patrick Moran, Kylen S. Moran, Donald Drury, Charles Chesebrough, Michael Mongin, Christina D. Shaw, Angelett N. Nurse, Corey R. Grant, Ryan E. Frank, Chelsea Ganey, and Ashley Buboltz.

The firm offers a long list of services, some of which are:

• Trust and Estate Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Investment Consulting
• Insurance Planning 
• Retirement Planning
• Risk Management
• Charitable Giving
• Distribution Planning
• Tax Planning
• Education Planning

For the majority of the firm’s strategies, the management fee varies between 0.25% and 1.25%, depending upon the size and composition of a client’s portfolio, the type and amount of services rendered and the individual(s) providing the services. For fixed income only strategies, the fee can be 0.10%.

Moran Wealth Management Investment Strategy

Moran uses a combination of quantitative, technical and fundamental analysis to evaluate a security for inclusion in its portfolio strategies. The firm’s internal strategies currently utilize individual equity and fixed income securities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other exchange-traded products on a discretionary basis in accordance with the investment objective or intended market exposure of the portfolio. 

Investment styles vary according to which portfolio is in view. Moran's Concentrated Value Portfolio emphasizes long-term value-oriented securities. Its Dynamic Income Allocation Portfolio utilizes a top-down approach that generally invests in ETFs that track indices of several different asset classes, both equity and fixed-income.

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Ciccarelli Advisory Services (CAS), a fee-based firm, offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates and pension and profit-sharing plans. You don’t need a minimum account size to receive portfolio management services from the firm. 

Ciccarelli Advisory Services Background

CAS formed in 1984. A family shop, it’s owned today by Kim Ciccarelli Kantor, president, and Raymond F. Ciccarelli, vice president. The firm offers long-term financial planning services including the following: 

• Retirement planning
• Estate planning
• Generational planning
• Tax consideration
• Cash flow planning
• Insurance selection

Ciccarelli Advisory Services Investment Strategy

The firm aims to build diversified portfolios, on a discretionary basis, to meet the long-term financial goals of its clients. It generally considers allocating assets among no-load or load-waived mutual funds, equities, fixed-income and more. The firm utilizes the execution, clearing and custodial services of Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.  

When determining where to invest client assets, the firm conducts its own research into market trends and other data.

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Capital Wealth Advisors (CWA) primarily works with high-net-worth individuals, though there is no minimum investment required. CWA also offers services to charities, profit-sharing plans and businesses. The advisory team includes a number of certified financial planners (CFPs).

The firm operates on a fee-based capacity. This means its advisors or related persons may earn commissions from third parties for selling insurance products. The advisors are still bound to act in the client's best interest.

Capital Wealth Advisors Background 

CWA first opened its doors in 2011. Since then, it has been providing an array of financial planning and portfolio management services. However, it mainly focuses on estate planning and insurance management. Still, the firm’s advisors can guide you through nearly all aspects of your financial life from budgeting to retirement planning and trust fund management. 

The company is owned by Blaine Michael Ferguson, William Nick Beynon and Fundamental Global Investors, LLC. Both of these individuals still provide advisory services on behalf of CWA. 

Capital Wealth Advisors Investment Strategy

Based on your financial situation, risk tolerance and investment goals, CWA will formulate a diversified portfolio with an asset allocation that’s appropriate for you. In implementing it, the firm considers a wide universe of funds such as equities, fixed-income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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3EDGE Asset Management is a fee-only financial advisory firm that offers its services on a discretionary basis. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, family offices and multi-family offices, as well as endowments and foundations, public and private retirement plans and corporations.

Among the professional designations held by advisors is certified financial planner (CFP) and chartered financial analyst (CFA). 

As a fee-only firm, its only source of revenue is fees paid by clients. 3EDGE requires an account minimum of $250,000, although this amount is negotiable and may be waived or altered at the firm's discretion.

3EDGE Asset Management Background

The firm was founded in 2015. Stephen Cucchiaro is the CEO, principal owner and general partner. The firm's investment team includes Stephen Cucchiaro, DeFred G. Folts III, Robert Phillips, Monica Chandra, Eric Biegeleisen and Lawrence Jules.

In addition to its approximately $1.33 billion in assets under management (AUM), 3EDGE advises on approximately $320 million, which includes non-discretionary assets managed by other registered investment advisors using the firm's model portfolio.

Fees are negotiable and range between 0.35% and 0.80% annually. 

3EDGE Asset Management Investment Philosophy

The firm's approach to investment management combines quantitative analysis with practical experience and judgment. Quantitative analysis plays an important role in the 3EDGE approach. All quantitative investment research at 3EDGE represents a deductive approach. The fundamental idea is to first arrive at the essential theories that explain the true causal interrelationships that drive the global capital markets. The firm's quantitative analysis also involves ongoing portfolio stress testing against a variety of potential macro-economic, geo-political and “Black Swan” scenarios.

The firm invests client money in equities, fixed income, real assets, commodities, gold and cash, as well as multiple currencies. In terms of geographies, it considers investments on a global basis, including the U.S., Europe, Asia and emerging as well as frontier markets.

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Private Capital Management, LLC is a fee-based firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations and other investment advisors. The firm generally requires prospective clients to meet an account minimum of $1 million before establishing an advisory account. 

Private Capital mainly charges asset-based fees and performance-based fees for its advisory services. But the firm may also charge commissions for certain products, incentivizing advisors to recommend products solely for compensation earned, not client suitability. However, Private Capital says it acts as a fiduciary. 

Private Capital Management Background 

Private Capital was founded in 1986 as a boutique wealth management and investment firm. The firm operated as Private Capital Management, L.P. until it became wholly employee-owned in 2013.

Private Capital’s advisory services include portfolio management and financial planning. 

Private Capital Management Investment Strategy 

Private Capital's investment strategy values equity investment discipline that aims to generate value for its owners over the long term. The firm uses a fundamental value and research driven investment approach to identify undervalued or misunderstood companies that align with its long-term goals.

The firm also utilizes several other strategies, including hedged options strategies, equity options-based strategies, corporate debt and mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) strategies. 

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Fifth Avenue Family Office offers investment supervisory services, on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, to individuals, families, trusts, estates and charitable organizations as a multi-family office.

As a fee-only practice, its revenue comes exclusively from client fees. Advisors do not get commissions from third parties for selling clients insurance products like annuities. Fifth Avenue does not charge performance-based fees.

The four largest custodians/brokers in terms of our client assets are Charles Schwab & Co, Wells Fargo Advisors, Goldman Sachs and UBS.  

Fifth Avenue Family Office Background

The firm was founded in 2006, and in 2018 its name was changed to Fifth Avenue Family Office. It is owned by Gary B. Price Jr. and Timothy J. Cartwright.

Fifth Avenue Family Office Investment Philosophy

Fifth Avenue provides specific advice on asset allocation and risk management, selection of investment managers and funds and coordination of your professional advisors. It aims for low-fee, tax-efficient portfolios, which advisors continuously monitor and modify as appropriate.

As for estate and legacy planning, the firm's advisors coordinate with attorneys, accountants, insurance professionals and family members to help you achieve your unique goals. And since your legacy plan may evolve over time, we review your estate plan annually to ensure it reflects your family’s current intentions. In fact, members of the team currently serve on several client family trusts.

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King Wealth Management Group is a fee-only firm that works mostly with individuals, the majority of whom are not high-net-worth. Institutional clients include pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations and corporations. Fees at King Wealth Management are charged based on a percentage of assets under management for investment management services and on a fixed basis for financial planning.

The minimum account size is $500,000. The firm’s team includes one certified financial planner (CFP).

King Wealth Management Group Background

King Wealth Management Group was founded in 2012 and is owned by Lawrence King and Daniel P. Gale. The firm has an office in Saratoga Springs, NY as well. The firm's services include investment management and financial planning.

King Wealth Management Investment Strategy

The firm develops investmenr strategies that are determined by the client's risk profile and objectives and uses a fundamental analytical approach with a technical overlay.

Mutual funds and individual stocks make up the majority of investments at King Wealth Management. Bonds and cash holdings are also employed.

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Aviance Capital Partners is a financial advisor firm with millions in assets under management. It currently works with individuals, including those with a high net worth. Aviance can also advise estates, trusts, retirement plans such as 401(k)s and other accounts. 

Investment minimums depend on the portfolio management program you choose. But these generally range from $500,000 to $1 million. Aviance works on a fee-only basis, meaning it doesn’t earn commissions or other compensation for making certain recommendations or selling proprietary products. 

Aviance Capital Partners Background 

Aviance was formed in 2008. It’s owned by Jeffrey S. Pike and Jack D. Brown. The firm primarily focuses on investment advisory services. On request, though, it can waive its minimum requirement and/or charge a lesser advisory fee based on specific criterias.

financial planning, covering such topics as cash flow, retirement needs, asset allocation consulting, educational funding, tax efficiency, charitable gifting, estate considerations, risk and insurance management, wealth transfer and other special needs. 

Aviance Capital Partners Investment Strategy

Aviance Capital Partners utilizes model portfolios to help clients achieve their financial goals. In building these model portfolios, it relies on several strategies such as analyzing market conditions and overall economic outlook. They include: 

• Traditional bond portfolios
• Core-plus fixed income
• Enhanced income
• Global tactical
• Disciplined value
• Disciplined growth

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Gyroscope Capital Management Group (GCMG) is an advisory firm which primarily, but not exclusively, serves high-net-worth individuals. But the firm can also advise trusts, estates, charities, businesses and other entities.

The team at GCMG features one certified financial planner (CFP), one chartered investment management analyst (CIMA) and one chartered financial analyst (CFA). To open an account with the firm, you’d need a minimum investment of $1,000,000. 

GCMG offers fee-based financial planning services around topics like estate planning, trust funds and retirement plans. However, it focuses on managed portfolios. 

Gyroscope Capital Management Group Background

GCMG was founded in 2006. On April 10, 2022, GCMG sold the majority interest in the firm to CW Gyroscope (CWG). The majority of CWG is owned by CP Holdings, whose beneficial owners are Blaine Ferguson, William Beynon, Lewis Johnson, and Kevin Erndl. Michael Egan owns a minority stake in CWG and CP Holdings. 

Gyroscope Capital Management Group Investment Strategy

GCMG has designed its own model portfolios with an asset allocation built for specific risk profiles and to achieve certain goals. You can choose from among its models: 

• Dividend Income Strategy
• Growth and Income Strategy
• Smid Cap Low Volatility Strategy (invests in small- and mid-cap stocks)
• Large Cap Low Volatility
• S&P 500 Optimal Sector Weight

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The High Net Worth Advisory Group is a fee-based firm where most of the clients are high-net-worth individuals, though a good number of individuals without high net worth are also on the rolls. The only institutional client is a union fund. Some advisors earn commissions as insurance agents -- this is a conflict of interest, but advisors still must put the best interest of the client first at all times.

The minimum account size is $250,000 and wealth management fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, with fixed or hourly fees also sometimes used. The team at the firm includes three certified financial planners (CFPs).

The High Net Worth Advisory Group Background

HNWAG was founded in 2020 and is principally owned by David Morgan and Howard Jordan.

Services at the firm include wealth management, portfolio review and allocation, general consulting and pension consulting.

The High Net Worth Advisory Group Investment Strategy

Mutual funds and individual stocks together make up more than four-fifths of the assets under management at HNWAG. Bonds, along with cash holdings, are also part of the asset allocation strategy.

The firm uses fundamental analysis that involves analyzing individual companies, who their indusrty groups are (i.e. financial statements) related to the companys experience, products, management and future projections for the company's industry.