Momentum Wealth Planning

+1 (919) 323-4219 Fee-Only Fiduciary · Estero, FL
About Momentum Wealth Planning

A firm built around one idea:
manage risk

Founded in 2024 on a single conviction: managing risk should be built into your strategy, not added after the next downturn. This is who we are — and how we work.

Founded
2024
Home Base
Estero, Florida
We Serve
Families Nationwide
Standard
Fiduciary
Our Story

Built to manage risk, from day one.

Where It Started

A lesson from the Dot-Com Bubble

Momentum Wealth Planning was founded on the principle of managing risk through following momentum. We saw firsthand the devastating effects of the Dot-Com Bubble in the early 2000s — portfolios cut in half, retirements delayed, years of progress erased. We vowed to always have a plan and a process to manage risk when the market trend rolled over.

How We've Evolved

From pure tactical to sophisticated hedging

The Tactical Momentum Strategy has evolved significantly since those early days. What began as a pure tactical allocation strategy — selling equity and moving to cash when trends turned negative — has grown into a more sophisticated approach that incorporates advanced options hedging strategies, including protective puts and covered calls, seeking to manage risk while aiming to stay invested.

Today

Serving clients through every market

We opened Momentum Wealth Planning in 2024 and have been helping clients manage risk through every market environment since.

We vowed to always have a plan and a process to manage risk when the market trend rolled over.
Our Team

The people behind the strategy.

Managing Director

David Flanders, APMA®

With 35 years of experience in the financial industry, David leads portfolio management at Momentum Wealth Planning. He holds the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA®) designation, reflecting his expertise in portfolio construction and investment management. His career spans multiple market cycles — from the Dot-Com Bubble through the Financial Crisis and beyond — providing the foundation for our disciplined approach to risk management.

David's decades of experience navigating volatile markets shaped the Tactical Momentum Strategy from the ground up. He oversees all portfolio decisions and strategy implementation.

6080-019-919 ✉ DavidFlanders@momentumwealthplanning.com
Chief Operating Officer

Blake Flanders, CFP®

Blake holds a Master's degree in Finance and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. As lead financial planner, he works directly with clients on financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing support — ensuring each client's strategy stays aligned with their goals.

Blake oversees firm operations, client relationships, and the development of Momentum Wealth Planning's technology and research platforms.

2987-985-919 ✉ BlakeFlanders@momentumwealthplanning.com

Michelle McCarthy

Chief Compliance Officer

Todd Shelbaugh

Insurance Specialist
Referral partner — not affiliated with Momentum Wealth Planning
What We Stand For

Principles that guide every decision.

01

Fiduciary Duty

As a Registered Investment Adviser, we're held to a fiduciary standard — your interests come first, always.

02

Invested & Risk-Managed

We don't believe you should have to choose. Our approach seeks growth while actively working to manage downside risk.

03

Planning & Investing, Together

Financial planning and portfolio management under one roof, so your strategy and your goals stay aligned.

Let's Talk

We'd love to hear about your goals.

Tell us what you're working toward and we'll see if we're the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

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