Isabelle Striplin, CDFA®
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Isabelle Striplin
Vice President, Financial Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with the Lighthouse Wealth Managment Group at Morgan Stanley. Isabelle is part of the division of Lighthouse that focuses on guiding clients through major life transitions.
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You can reach Isabelle directly at: (904) 543-6948 or Isabelle.Striplin@morganstanley.com
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ABOUT ME
Isabelle Striplin is a Financial Advisor at The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, where she specializes in helping clients navigate life's most pivotal transitions. Major life events often bring new challenges, demands, and complex financial decisions. Isabelle's mission is to provide not only financial knowledge but also genuine empathy—helping clients rebuild with clarity, confidence, and control over their future.
Dedicated to delivering the highest level of service, Isabelle has earned and maintains select industry credentials and designations (listed below), equipping her to address diverse needs and sophisticated financial situations. Her clients gain more than a plan—they gain a trusted resource who understands both the financial and emotional aspects of transition.
Imagine approaching your future with certainty—knowing you have the right strategies, insights, and tools to make your money work for you. That's the kind of future Isabelle and her team help women create every day.
The Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation is granted by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst (IDFA®). IDFA provides specialized training to professionals in the field of pre-divorce financial analysis, including: personal vs. marital property, valuing and dividing property, retirement assets and pensions, spousal and child support, splitting the house, and tax considerations affecting divorce.
What this means for you: Isabelle can help you understand your options and make sound financial decisions during what could potentially be the biggest financial transaction of your life- divorce.
Isabelle graduated from the University of Quebec in Montreal with a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance. A native French speaker fluent in both French and English, she combines strong academic training with linguistic versatility.
What this means for you: Isabelle's background in Accounting and Finance, together with her experience as a portfolio manager, gives her a strong understanding of financial markets and portfolio strategy. She combines this experience with a global perspective to provide clients with thoughtful, well-informed guidance. Her 35 years of financial experience, enriched by life chapters in Quebec, New Zealand, and now Sarasota, Florida, bring depth and perspective to every client relationship.
The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group
The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group is a multigenerational team serving multigenerational families, proud of the fact that many of our clients have been with us for more than 30 years. We are honored to work with their children and grandchildren, and often their parents. We work seamlessly to provide exceptional service, objective guidance and results-driven strategies. When you work with one of us, you get the best of all of us.
- Combined over 200 years of industry experience
- Approximately $4 Billion in assets under management
- 14 Financial Advisors
- 7 Client Service Associates, that exclusively service Lighthouse clients.
- 3 Senior Portfolio Management Directors
- 2 Financial Analyst
- 3 Certified Financial Planners
- 3 Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
- 2 Financial Planning Specialist
- 2 Lending Specialist
- 1 Family Wealth Director
The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group has been ranked by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for the third year in a row. Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group has been ranked on Barron's 2025 Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for the second year in a row. Named to Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024 and 2025.
Source: Barron's (Awarded 2024, 2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month time period concluding in December of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Divorce
Divorce reshapes more than your relationship; it reshapes your entire financial landscape. Without a clear understanding of your options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what's next. We partner with women to demystify the financial aspects of divorce and develop customized strategies that protect your interests today and secure your goals for tomorrow. With our support, you'll not only weather the storm you'll emerge with resilience, clarity, and the confidence to embrace your new beginning.
For the past 20 years a division of The Lighthouse Wealth Management group has specialized in helping women through divorce. The Lighthouse Group has three Certified Divorce Financial Analysts: Susan Lemasters, Taylor McCullers and Isabelle Striplin. Together they have helped hundreds of women move forward financially after a divorce. At The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, we specialize in guiding women through transitions with expert financial strategies, heartfelt support, and personalized guidance tailored to their unique journey.
Our Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA) can explain the financial aspects of any settlement discussions and help you make educated decisions throughout the divorce process. This certification emphasizes the analyst's ability to aid you in financial decisions and work with you and your attorney towards a settlement that fully addresses your long-term needs. By utilizing financial tools and specialized knowledge our CDFA professionals can help determine the short- and long-term impacts of a settlement. They can create, analyze, and forecast various scenarios to outline a fair settlement that will help protect your interest and potentially keep costs low and reduce the time it takes to work through a divorce.
Divorce can be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. An income stream dries up, assets have to be divided; in short, where life had a feeling of certainty before, you may now be standing on shifting ground. It is important to evaluate the impact divorce can have on you both personally and financially. Our resolute team of advisors have seen 100s of divorces and they know the pitfalls. We are committed to helping you transform challenge into opportunity and create a future where you thrive.
Death
Death is one of life's most difficult transitions, but it can also be the catalyst for a fresh, empowered start. When emotions run high and the future feels uncertain, having the right financial guidance can transform anxiety into action. Our advisors guide you through the financial complexities of death with compassion and clarity. We help you create a solid, personalized plan that supports your independence and peace of mind; so that you can move forward with strength, optimism, and a clear vision for your next chapter.
Financial planning after a death can be trying, but the right approach and advice can make things easier during this difficult time. At The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, we provide steady, thoughtful guidance to help you regain control and rebuild with confidence after a loss of a spouse. Our team works closely with you to create a clear financial path forward, helping you build a future defined by strength, stability, and freedom.
Receiving a large inheritance can be both a blessing and source of unexpected stress. The sudden shift in financial circumstances often brings a mix of emotions: gratitude, guilt, anxiety, and pressure to "do the right thing." Without a clear plan the fear of making a wrong move whether through spending, investing, or giving, can lead to decision paralysis. We can give guidance on taxes, long-term planning, and family expectations, turning what feels overwhelming into actionable ideas that will make meaningful impact.
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