Forza Wealth Management founder Michael DeMassa recognized as 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager

Forza Wealth Management is pleased to announce that founder and principal Michael E. DeMassa, CFA, CFP®, AEP® has been recognized as a 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional. This marks the tenth consecutive year that DeMassa has received the Five Star Wealth Manager recognition.

DeMassa founded Forza Wealth Management, a Sarasota-based independent registered investment adviser, in 2015. The firm provides fee-only fiduciary financial planning and investment management for individuals and families, with an emphasis on personalized advice, customized investment portfolios, and retirement planning.

“Being recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager for the tenth consecutive year is a meaningful milestone,” said DeMassa. “I’m proud that our Sarasota-based team continues to earn the trust of families who rely on us for independent, fee-only fiduciary financial planning and investment management.”

DeMassa earned his bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and holds the CFA®, CFP® and AEP® professional designations. Before founding Forza Wealth Management, DeMassa served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Northern Trust, where he managed investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and institutions.

Since its founding, Forza Wealth Management’s portfolio has grown to more than $400 million in assets under management. Forza executives have maintained a steady growth approach to the business management, with word-of-mouth referrals from clients and associates serving as the main driver of the firm’s growth.

The 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager recognition is based on Five Star Professional’s published eligibility and evaluation criteria. During the most recent research period, from February 18, 2026 through August 31, 2026, just 60 of 969 of Sarasota-area wealth managers that were considered – approximately 6% – were named 2026 Five Star Wealth Managers.

Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. For more information on the Five Star Professional's research methodology, visit fivestarprofessional.com/public/wmresearch.

For more about Forza Wealth Management, visit forzawealth.com.

About Forza Wealth Management
Based in Sarasota, Florida, Forza Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) specializing in investment management and financial planning for clients with investable assets over $1 million. Dedicated to fiduciary excellence and full transparency, Forza's team of highly credentialed professionals provides strategic financial solutions powered by a best-in-class technology platform and backed by deep industry expertise. Visit forzawealth.com or call 941-203-3748.