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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 financial advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Global Wealth Management with a 4.9-star rating from 125 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Chris Price Financial Planner and Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Malkin. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in Fort Lauderdale is 4.8 stars from 23 reviews per business on average.

Financial advisors in Fort Lauderdale typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

Local Market Snapshot

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Top Rated Financial Advisors

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Global Wealth Management

4.9(125 reviews)

1301 E Broward Blvd #200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

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Chris Price Financial Planner

5.0(38 reviews)

1000 Corporate Dr Floor 7, Suite CP, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA

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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Malkin

4.9(32 reviews)

2455 E Sunrise Blvd Suite 1105, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

Financial Advisors Rankings in Fort Lauderdale, FL

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Global Wealth Management1301 E Broward Blvd #200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA4.9125
#2Chris Price Financial Planner1000 Corporate Dr Floor 7, Suite CP, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA5.038
#3Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Malkin2455 E Sunrise Blvd Suite 1105, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA4.932
#4Premier Wealth Planning6365 NW 6th Way # 160, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA4.417
#5Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cheryl Balaban, CFP®1700 E Las Olas Blvd #309, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA5.03
#6Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors350 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA4.04
#7Coastal Wealth1000 Corporate Dr #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA3.5127
#8Northwestern Mutual500 E Broward Blvd #2000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA5.08
#9Wisdom Financial Services2546 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, USA5.026
#10Harris Mandler, CFP , CLU -Equitable Advisors1 Financial Plaza # 1200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA5.09

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Financial Advisors in Fort Lauderdale

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Premier Wealth Planning

4.4· 17 reviews

6365 NW 6th Way # 160, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA

5

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cheryl Balaban, CFP®

5.0· 3 reviews

1700 E Las Olas Blvd #309, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

6

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors

4.0· 4 reviews

350 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

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Coastal Wealth

3.5· 127 reviews

1000 Corporate Dr #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA

8

Northwestern Mutual

5.0· 8 reviews

500 E Broward Blvd #2000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA

9

Wisdom Financial Services

5.0· 26 reviews

2546 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, USA

10

Harris Mandler, CFP , CLU -Equitable Advisors

5.0· 9 reviews

1 Financial Plaza # 1200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA

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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: James Senior, CFP®|ChFC®|CEPA®

5.0· 3 reviews

3471 N Federal Hwy Ste 601, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA

12

Creative Financial Network, Inc.

5.0· 15 reviews

5310 NW 33rd Ave UNIT 206, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA

13

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: William J Holland

5.0· 1 reviews

1401 E Broward Blvd # 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

14

Krause Capital, Inc.

5.0· 23 reviews

401 E Las Olas Blvd Suite 130-454, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

15

Northstar Financial Planners

5.0· 4 reviews

1250 S Pine Island Rd #275, Plantation, FL 33324, USA

16

Davis Wealth Management, Inc.

5.0· 1 reviews

501 E Las Olas Blvd #300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

17

Las Olas Capital Advisors

5.0· 1 reviews

888 E Las Olas Blvd #200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

18

Janney Montgomery Scott

5.0· 2 reviews

200 SW 1st Ave Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

19

Kevin Lydon - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

5.0· 1 reviews

350 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

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What is a fiduciary financial advisor and why does it matter in Fort Lauderdale?

A fiduciary is legally required to act in your interest at all times. Non-fiduciary advisors (like some broker-dealers) only need to recommend "suitable" products, which may earn them higher commissions. Before hiring any financial advisor in Fort Lauderdale, ask directly: "Are you a fiduciary 100% of the time?" If they hesitate, keep looking.

How do I verify a financial advisor is registered and legitimate?

Use FINRA BrokerCheck (finra.org/brokercheck) to verify licenses and check for complaints or disciplinary actions. For Registered Investment Advisors, search SEC's IAPD at adviserinfo.sec.gov. CFP credentials can be verified at cfp.net/verify. These are free public tools — always check before handing over your finances.

How do financial advisors charge for their services in Fort Lauderdale?

Three main structures: (1) Fee-only — flat fee, hourly ($200–$500/hr), or a percentage of assets under management (typically 0.5–1.5% annually) with no commissions; (2) Fee-based — advisory fee plus commissions on products they sell; (3) Commission-only — free to meet, they earn commissions on products. Fee-only is the most transparent and avoids conflicts of interest.

What credentials should I look for in a financial advisor?

CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is strongest for investment management. CPWA, ChFC, and RICP are recognized specializations. Avoid "advisor" titles without credentials — the term is unregulated. Verify any credential directly with the issuing organization.

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About This Financial Advisors Directory — Fort Lauderdale, FL

This page lists and ranks 19 financial advisors serving Fort Lauderdale, FL as of May 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.8 stars, with an average of 23 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked financial advisors in Fort Lauderdale by our algorithm is Global Wealth Management (4.9 stars, 125 reviews). Financial advisors in Fort Lauderdale typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

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