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Darwin Wealth Management

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Client AUM

$717,756,415

Clients

844

Advisors

12

across 2 offices

About

Darwin Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high net worth clients), corporations and other business entities with discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting and financial consulting services. The firm also manages householded accounts for clients and offers a web‑based advisory option through the Betterment for Advisors platform.

Their investment process is tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance and can combine firm‑developed models, third‑party model portfolios, sub‑advisers and TPMMs; Darwin documents two distinct model platforms (Darwin Legacy and Darwin Prime) and uses a mix of long‑term, technical, fundamental and tactical strategies, including options in certain accounts. For web‑based accounts, Betterment executes and rebalances portfolios under Darwin’s oversight and clients enter a separate agreement with Betterment.

Notable distinctions in the brochure include an affiliated insurance agency (Darwin Insurance Group, LLC) whose agents receive commissions for insurance sales and the firm’s recent introduction of fee‑based annuity offerings, both of which the firm discloses as potential conflicts of interest. The firm also highlights operational details that may be atypical for peers — for example, separate model platform availability (with some models restricted to legacy clients), the inclusion of certain held‑away assets in fee calculations in limited circumstances, and the practice of submitting advisory fee invoices to custodians for debit.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $750 to $1,500.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.60% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.35% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% $5,000,001 - $7,500,000: 0.50% $7,500,001+: 0.40%

Commissions

Insurance commissions from sales of insurance products separate from advisory fees (additional to advisory fees). Fee-based annuity compensation is separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

$150 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Main office

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4601 W North A Street

Tampa FL 33609-1909

Advisors at this office

11

Most active in

Alabama · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Louisiana · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Vermont · Virginia

Also doing business as

Darwin Advisors, LLC · Darwin Wealth Management · Darwin Wealth Management, LLC · Harwood Advisory Group, LLC · Harwood Financial Group

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Gloria B

Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Gloria Bartolotta is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Darwin Wealth Management since 2021 and previously at Insurance Media Services from 2016 to 2021. Bartolotta is also licensed as an insurance agent and is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple model platforms and web-based advisory options via Betterment for Advisors.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Brian D

Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Brian Doherty is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan & Chase, Pirum Systems, Mercantile Global Holdings, and Noble Bank International. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and other entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies that incorporate firm-developed and third-party models, combining long-term, technical, fundamental, and tactical approaches.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Igor B

Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Igor Bampa Schattan is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Franklin Templeton, as well as academic work at the University of South Florida and Lee University. He is also involved with Darwin Insurance Group, an affiliated company where he offers fixed insurance and annuity products. Darwin Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining various model portfolios and strategies, and also offers a web-based advisory option through the Betterment for Advisors platform.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Ryan C

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Ryan Creecy is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in hospitality and retail sectors. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that integrates multiple model platforms and strategies, including both discretionary and web-based advisory options.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Ernest M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Ernie Meads is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. His professional journey within Fidelity includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2023, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ernie participated in the Financial Advisor Development program at Merrill Lynch between 2020 and 2021 and completed an internship at Ameriprise Financial from 2016 to 2019. Throughout his career, Ernie has focused on developing personalized financial plans that aim to provide clients with security and peace of mind. He emphasizes building meaningful relationships and serving as a trusted resource for clients in times of uncertainty. Outside of his professional life, Ernie enjoys boating, fitness, football, skiing, and spending time with friends at social events.

Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Financial Professional
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Kaelan D

Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Kaelan Dean is a financial advisor with Darwin Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Crosstree Capital Partners, Quire Group, and Raymond James, as well as academic positions at Johns Hopkins University and New College of Florida. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and other business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and financial consulting services. The firm uses tailored investment approaches combining proprietary models, third-party portfolios, and various strategies, along with a web-based advisory option through Betterment for Advisors.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Matthew K

Series 65

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Matthew Krueger is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including James Alpha Advisors and Global Financial Private Capital. He has been with Darwin Wealth Management since 2020. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and financial consulting services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a combination of proprietary and third-party models, including web-based advisory options through Betterment for Advisors.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael S

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Denver, CO

Darwin Wealth Management

Michael Sorrentino is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Darwin Wealth Management and also serves as Managing Partner of Darwin Insurance Group. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, Farther Finance Advisors, and Global Financial Private Capital. Darwin Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, alongside a web-based advisory platform via Betterment for Advisors.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Spencer A

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Spencer Avalos is a financial advisor with Darwin Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPM Investment Management, and Lord Abbett & Co. LLC. He is also involved with Darwin Insurance Group, an affiliated company, where he consults and offers fixed insurance and annuity products. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, using customized investment approaches that combine firm-developed models, third-party portfolios, and tactical strategies. The firm also offers web-based advisory services through the Betterment for Advisors platform.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael B

ChFC®, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Michael Bartolotta is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management in Tampa, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M3 Financial, Inc. and affiliated firms within the Darwin group. Bartolotta also serves as a licensed agent for Darwin Insurance Group, offering fixed insurance and annuity products. Darwin Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and financial consulting services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm uses a tailored investment approach combining firm-developed models, third-party portfolios, and tactical strategies, and offers a web-based advisory option through Betterment for Advisors.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Trevor S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Trevor Saunders is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management and has held prior roles at Capital Synergy Partners, Inc., CPS Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Saunders is principal of YRD LLC, involved in insurance sales. Darwin Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios, combining long-term, technical, fundamental, and tactical strategies.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Ralph P

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Darwin Wealth Management

Ralph Profeta is a financial advisor at Darwin Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Eagle Fund Distributors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in woodworking, creating fish sculptures as a hobby through his small business, FloridaWood. Darwin Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high net worth clients, corporations, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using a combination of proprietary and third-party models, as well as multiple strategies including long-term, technical, fundamental, and tactical methods.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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