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Amy Lorraine Gates

Advisor at Trust Advisory Group Ltd — Palm Harbor, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

25 years

Location

Palm Harbor, FL

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Trust Advisory Group Ltd

Team

Total advisors

17

Across 14 offices

Clients per advisor

33 Low

Avg AUM per client

$557,723 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Very Low

About

Amy Gates is a financial advisor with Trust Advisory Group Ltd in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2024 and was previously with AGES Financial Services, Ltd. for 16 years. Outside of her advisory work, Gates is a USCCA Certified instructor teaching women self-defense with small arms handguns. Trust Advisory Group Ltd serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a team of approximately 30 advisors managing around $494 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches including proprietary model solutions and manager-of-managers strategies and is affiliated with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2024.

Client services

Based on Trust Advisory Group Ltd

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Trust Advisory Group Ltd

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Up to $5,000 fixed fee for Financial Planning; up to $10,000 fixed fee for Financial Consulting projects.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Management Fee of 0.10% or $200, whichever is greater, per year per Advisory Account opened with SSI or Schwab ACS; $300 minimum for Unified Managed Accounts (UMA).

Location

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Palm Harbor, FL

Palm Harbor FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida

Work history

25 years of industry experience

StoneX Securities Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Palm Harbor, FL

AGES Financial Services, Ltd.

2008 - 2024 • 16 years

Reading, MA

Trust Advisory Group Ltd

2008 - Present • 18 years

Reading, MA

Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.

2004 - 2006 • 2 years

Pawtucket, RI

Quick & Reilly, Inc.

2002 - 2004 • 2 years

Pawtucket, RI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Jack C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Clearwater, FL

Csenge Advisory Group, LLC

Jack works as a Wealth Advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, helping families and business owners create and implement financial strategies. From retirement planning for individuals to designing benefits strategies for small businesses, Jack’s goal is to help his clients plan their financial future. He also helps our clients with their investment, social security, insurance, and estate planning needs.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Early retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Professionals Established Professionals Retired
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Daniel P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Dwf Wealth Management

Daniel Pappas is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with IHT Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked with Independent Financial Partners. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools and diversified model portfolios, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services through a network of approximately 153 advisors. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through IHT Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Long-term care insurance Self-Employed Sales Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics University Employee Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Luke M

Series 66, Series 7

Tampa, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Luke Mcananey is a financial advisor with Corebridge. He holds Series 66, Series 7 and FL 215 designations. He has previously worked at Cary Street Partners & Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a JV lacrosse coach at Northside Christian School. Corebridge Financial primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models with options for tax and ESG overlays.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Tish W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Clearwater, FL

Raymond James Financial

Letitia Wold is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. She is the founder and president of Belleair Wealth Strategies and is involved in Rosier Times LLC, a business established to hold and utilize a motor yacht as an event space. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Roth conversion strategy Early retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Engineering Professional HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement Retired

Heather W

Series 63, Series 65, CPWA®, CRPC®

Clearwater, FL

Merrill

Heather Weber is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill, based in the Tampa Bay area. She has been a financial advisor since 1997 and joined Merrill in 2006. Her practice focuses on serving active and retired executives of public companies, particularly those in the transportation sector and individuals affiliated with defense-related industries. She advises clients with complex wealth profiles, emphasizing concentrated equity positions, borrowing against concentrated stock, diversification planning, and integrating these within broader financial and investment strategies. Heather's experience includes portfolio construction, retirement and estate planning considerations, and facilitating access to credit solutions through Bank of America as appropriate. She works closely with clients to evaluate strategies addressing the risks and opportunities of holding concentrated stock positions, including borrowing against equity holdings and coordinated planning alongside independent tax and legal advisors. Her approach centers on helping clients make informed decisions aligned with their financial objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Science degree from Tennessee State University. Heather holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation and the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™) designation. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League and has served on the Military Affairs Committee for the Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Her personal interests include hiking, pickleball, and skiing.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Retired Executive Government Employee Military & Veterans Retired Approaching retirement Divorced Women Behavioral coaching / decision support Financial coaching / therapy
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William H

Series 65, Series 66

Odessa, FL

William D Hughes

William Hughes is the sole advisor at William D Hughes in Odessa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc for one year and operates a licensed CPA practice alongside his advisory services. Hughes also serves as an insurance agent for various carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. His firm provides ongoing portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equities and fixed-income securities. The investment approach uses fundamental analysis and includes both long- and short-term trading, with accounts reviewed at least quarterly and customized to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Wealth management Active portfolio management
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