Dr. James Pitts

Dr. James Pitts

Dr. James Pitts is a licensed Financial Advisor and Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Professional Financial Strategies.

He previously practiced Dentistry for 26 years in Florida. Dr. Pitts sold his Dental practice and retired Financially Independent.

His passion for the last 14 years has been to help Dentists achieve their Financial and Business goals.

For more information, contact Dr. James Pitts of Professional Financial Strategies at 727-686-4068 or james.pitts@jwcemail.com.

Financial freedom and growth

The Most Important Thing to Become Financially Independent

By: Dr. James Pitts Have you ever wondered what is the most important item in becoming financially…

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wealth accumulation for dentists

The Four Areas of Wealth Accumulation for Dentists

By: Dr. James Pitts Most people think of retirement planning or wealth accumulation as a “nest egg.” …

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Do You Have the Right Retirement Plan for your Dental Practice?

Do You Have the Right Retirement Plan for your Dental Practice?

By: Dr. James Pitts One of the best benefits that Dentists have are Qualified Retirement Plans. Qualified…

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5 secrets to building wealth in dentistry

5 Secrets to Building Wealth in Dentistry

By: Dr. James Pitts As a practicing Dentist, your career will last around 30-35 years on average….

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minority interest in a dental practice

Acquisition of a Minority Interest in a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | February 20, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate looking for an opportunity to begin work as an associate dentist is one of the most important matters as you search for the best job available. That job would offer the best compensation package, benefits, and potentially a timeline for the acquisition of the dental practice for…

orthodontics vs. restorative

Orthodontic Aligners vs. Restorative

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | February 15, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

are cavities genetic

Are Cavities Genetic?

By Dr. Julie Kellogg | February 13, 2023

By: Dr. Julie Kellogg You walk into the treatment room and introduce yourself to your newest patient. “Doc, I always get cavities. I guess I inherited soft teeth from my mother.” How do you respond to this? Are Cavities Genetic? The top result of a google search says this, “About 60% of the risk for…

pros and cons of joining a dso

Pros & Cons of Joining a DSO

By Bruce Bryen | February 7, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The good, the bad, and the ugly when joining a DSO as an associate dentist. As if an opportunity for employment as an associate dentist is not scary enough for the young dental school graduate, now DSOs are actively pursuing them with some terrific offers of compensation and clinical opportunities. They are…

working with a DSO

Why This Young Dentist Went With a DSO

By Dr. Hannah Crowell | February 6, 2023

By: Hannah Crowell Dental students are not encouraged to pursue a career with a DSO (dental support organization). In fact, they are most actively discouraged to sign with one. You’ll hear things like, To be fair – these statements could more accurately be said about dental schools. My Story Never have I felt so burnt…

Child brushing teeth

Ranking the States with the Best and Worst Dental Health 2023

By Dawn Patrick | February 3, 2023

Starting children off right with good oral health habits (including proper brushing and flossing) can help ensure they have the best chance of a lifetime of excellent dental health. So which states are doing the best job of helping their children get their lives off on the right foot when it comes to proper oral…

communicating in difficult situations

Communicating in Difficult Situations: Part 2

By Savanah Craig | February 2, 2023

By: Savanah Craig Communicating with patients can be more challenging than doing dentistry at times I’ve noticed that some types of patient encounters happen more often than not. While I don’t believe that you can win over every single patient, I think in certain circumstances we can help to redirect some of these patients’ concerns…

dental implants

Are Implants the Only Option?

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | February 1, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

dental residency

4 Reasons to Consider a Dental Residency Program

By Sable Muntean | January 30, 2023

By: Sable Muntean It can be tempting to jump right into the workforce after graduating from dental school but finding aresidency can be a hugely rewarding experience for new dentists — and those positions are oftenpaid. You can work through an AEGD program, which is typically clinically based, or you can choose a GPR program,…

transition to practice ownership

The Transition to Dental Practice Ownership

By Ronnetta Sartor | January 24, 2023

By: Ronetta Sartor There are a lot of options to pursue in a career after dental school, but one of the major decisions you’ll have to consider is the possibility of owning your own practice. Deciding whether you want to own a business is a big decision in itself, and there are several ways to…