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Experienced Financial Advisors in St. Petersburg, FL
Experience matters. These financial advisors in St. Petersburg have years of proven work behind them — and the reviews to back it up.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 financial advisors in St. Petersburg, FL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is The Holland Group Retirement Wealth Advisors with a 4.9-star rating from 117 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Elevate Financial Planning & Wealth Management and Guided Financial Advisors. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in St. Petersburg is 5 stars from 20 reviews per business on average.
Financial advisors in St. Petersburg 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.
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Top Rated Financial Advisors
The Holland Group Retirement Wealth Advisors
2637 McCormick Dr STE 101, Clearwater, FL 33759, USA
Elevate Financial Planning & Wealth Management
9400 4th St N #201, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
Guided Financial Advisors
200 Central Ave 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Financial Advisors Rankings in St. Petersburg, FL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Holland Group Retirement Wealth Advisors2637 McCormick Dr STE 101, Clearwater, FL 33759, USA | 4.9★ | 117 |
| #2 | Elevate Financial Planning & Wealth Management9400 4th St N #201, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA | 4.9★ | 79 |
| #3 | Guided Financial Advisors200 Central Ave 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 37 |
| #4 | Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors150 2nd Ave N Suite 1400, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 5 |
| #5 | St. Pete Wealth Management Group of Raymond James200 Central Ave 24th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #6 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Nathaniel C Beaver100 2nd Ave S #705S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 2 |
| #7 | Keystone Financial Planning150 2nd Ave N Suite 660, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 3 |
| #8 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer K Brown, CFP®|CPWA®5454 Central Ave Suite B, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #9 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kevin P Hannigan, AAMS®150 2nd Ave N Suite 1780, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | 5.0★ | 7 |
| #10 | Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Hudson, AAMS®212 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, USA | 5.0★ | 7 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Financial Advisors in St. Petersburg
Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
150 2nd Ave N Suite 1400, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
St. Pete Wealth Management Group of Raymond James
200 Central Ave 24th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Nathaniel C Beaver
100 2nd Ave S #705S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Keystone Financial Planning
150 2nd Ave N Suite 660, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer K Brown, CFP®|CPWA®
5454 Central Ave Suite B, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, USA
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kevin P Hannigan, AAMS®
150 2nd Ave N Suite 1780, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Hudson, AAMS®
212 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, USA
Northwestern Mutual
700 Central Ave #300, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Align Wealth Management : Financial Planners, Wealth Retirement
125 5th St S #201, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Waters Wealth Management of Raymond James
6392 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, USA
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andrew J Kocisky
150 2nd Ave N Suite 1780, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Retirement Solutions
2553 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Goodrich Wealth Planning
100 2nd Ave S Ste 704S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
PMN Financial Associates
615 9th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Financial Advisors in St. Petersburg
What is a fiduciary financial advisor and why does it matter in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg?
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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