Vitaliy Levine

Director, Financial Advisor
NMLS #1101463
401 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
(954) 357.4568
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As a Financial Advisor, I help individuals, families, and business owners turn financial complexity into clarity. Leveraging a comprehensive planning approach, I help clients align their wealth with their values, make informed decisions, and build strategies designed to support both their current lifestyle and future aspirations.

My investment philosophy is simple: help clients achieve their goals and dreams while thoughtfully managing risk, minimizing taxes, and keeping costs and fees as low as possible. I believe true wealth is not just about investment performance. It is about creating a disciplined, personalized strategy that empowers clients to live with confidence today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.

With over 18 years of experience in financial services, I am committed to providing objective guidance, personalized advice, and a long-term collaboration focused on helping clients pursue what matters most.

About Me
My story

I was born in the Soviet Union before its collapse and witnessed firsthand how quickly financial security can disappear. My family lost nearly everything and was ultimately forced to leave our home country. We arrived in America with no money, no knowledge of the language, and no support system to lean on. Watching my parents, aunts, uncles, rebuild their lives from nothing, armed only with determination and opportunity, left a lasting impact on me and shaped the way I view wealth, security, and resilience.

Those experiences inspired a lifelong mission: helping families make sense of their financial lives and build lasting security. Today, I work with individuals, families, and business owners to navigate the complexities of wealth management and financial planning. Beyond serving clients, I have had the privilege of leading securities licensing initiatives and helping develop the next generation of financial advisors through the Advisor Development Program in South Florida. My purpose is simple: to help families gain clarity, financial freedom and confidence that they can live the life they want.

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Vitaliy Levine is registered to do business in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute® (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.