Best Financial Advisors in FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida
Ranked by SEC regulatory data — fees, complaints, and fiduciary status. Updated quarterly.
3
Registered Firms
0.95%
Median Fee
of assets/year
$4.6B
Median AUM
3
Firms Listed
in our database
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Top Rated Established Verified3 firms shown
Top-Ranked Advisors in FT. LAUDERDALE
#1
93
TEMPLETON INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL · Since 1980
$4.6B AUM17 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#2
79
SOUTHOCEAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL · Since 2014
$575M AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#3
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL · Since 2004
$6.3B AUM300 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only5 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
How are advisors ranked?
We use a Trust Score (0–100) based on SEC Form ADV disclosures. Firms start at a base and receive points for positive signals (fiduciary status, years established, client base) with deductions for disciplinary events, complaints, and conflicts.
What's the average financial advisor fee in FT. LAUDERDALE?
The median advisory fee in FT. LAUDERDALE, FL is 0.95% of assets under management per year, based on Form ADV filings from 3 registered firms.
Where does this data come from?
All data is sourced from SEC.gov Form ADV public filings and FINRA BrokerCheck. These are mandatory regulatory disclosures — every registered advisor must file them.