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CERTIFIED ADVISORY CORP

SEC Registered

The Certified Difference!®

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLhttps://financialgroup.com407-869-9800
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Year Founded
1976
Employees
39
Office Locations
3 offices
Total Accounts
6372

About the firm

Certified Financial Group, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest independent financial planning firms in Central Florida, with roots dating back to 1976. Through its affiliated Registered Investment Advisor, Certified Advisory Corp, its CFP® professionals have delivered financial planning services to countless families across the country, with nearly 400 years of combined experience.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance Companies

Areas of expertise

Retirement PlanningFinancial PlanningInvestment PlanningSocial Security PlanningEstate PlanningEmployer-sponsored PlansFiduciaryCFP ProfessionalsThird Party Administration

Services

Retirement planning, financial planning, investment planning, Social Security planning, estate planning, and employer-sponsored retirement plan design and management through Certified Benefits Corp.

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Who they serve

Individuals and families seeking financial planning, as well as employers including corporations, not-for-profits, and government entities.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)1,475$451M
High Net Worth Individuals1,001$2.1B
Charitable Organizations63$485M
State/Municipal Entities6

61 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Joseph Frank Bert
CHAIRMAN
Barry Merton Smith
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Joseph Frank Bert
PRESIDENT

Office locations

3 offices in 1 state
FL
ALTAMONTE SPRINGSHQ
FL
WINDEREMERE
FL
GAINESVILLE

Advisors at this firm

17 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#120990
SEC Number
801-61305
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee / Other
Minimum: $500,000 (waivable)

Data as of March 31, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. CERTIFIED ADVISORY CORP has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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