Welcome to Tortuga Financial. I’m Mike Maynes CFP®, the founder of our financial planning firm based in sunny Boca Raton, FL. We represent the new wave of relationship-based financial professionals, who offer fee-worthy fiduciary level advice. We often say we have the hearts of a therapist, paired with the minds of a capitalist and we love helping people with oodles and oodles of money. My team & I provide financial planning for a select group of high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and households. These clients aspire to grow and preserve their wealth, enjoy recreational endeavors, and leave a financial legacy to their families. Since 1999, my team and I developed and refined a panoramic process that helps our clients put all the wealth management puzzle pieces together. We call it the Checklist Formula®. Our mission is to provide Advice Beyond Return® and helping high net worth clients make informed financial decisions is why we exist! It provides our clients with clarity, and we enjoy a bevy of professional gratitude!
WHO WE SERVE
Real people with real questions.
People come to Tortuga Financial when it’s time to get serious about
getting their financial house in order.
ADVICE BEYOND RETURN®
Our panoramic financial planning process puts all the pieces of the work-optional lifestyle and wealth management puzzle together. We call it the Checklist Formula®. Our team has developed and refined this process over the last 25 years to make sure nothing in your financial life slips through the cracks.
While our clientele is comprised heavily of corporate executives, attorneys, healthcare, and aviation professionals, our expertise is best suited for high net worth and ultra-high net worth goal-oriented professionals who may know how to close an M&A, perform open-heart surgery, fly an Boeing 777, but is less skilled when it comes to managing their financial situation and planning for their financial future.
Our clients share our core values of confidentiality, privacy, trust, transparency, and attention to detail. Our clients are referred to us for our reputation for building lasting relationships and long-term excellence.
We are based in the sea turtle-friendly community of Boca Raton, Florida and primarily serve Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, as well as Monroe County down in the lovely Florida Keys. We are happy to Zoom across the nation to work with a select group of clients who best fit our process and prefer a team of professionals outside their backyard.
Call us at 561-955-6098 or email info@tortugafinancial.com to learn how to start our process.
Panoramic Financial Planning
Our approach looks at your big picture and focuses on your family, occupation, recreation, and of course your money.
Learn MoreInsurance & Risk Management
We focus on what kind of insurance your financial plan requires, and pursue the most cost-effective way to get it.
Wealth Management
Customized fee-based investment strategies designed to help you pursue a confident, work-optional lifestyle.
Helpful Content
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Replacing Your Medicare Card
Learn how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card in this helpful article.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
View all articles 
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
View all calculators
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.