About

Erik Sherman, AIF

Mobile: 786-423-2899

E-mail: Erik@rradvisers.com

Erik S. Sherman began his financial services career in 2002 when he joined the John Hancock Financial Network – South Florida Group. In that same year, he was named Rookie of the Year in his office and every year since then held the top rankings locally and nationally when he joined John Hancock Financial Network President’s Roundtable in 2010.

With a mission to provide tailored, flexible strategies towards protecting and growing wealth for his clients, he believes a team-based approach encourages clients to integrate relationships with other important advisers including trustees, attorneys, and accountants to help ensure a comprehensive view of appropriate financial solutions. Erik’s experience encompasses a wide variety of insurance, investment advisory services, retirement benefits and estate planning strategies. Just as important, his success comes from an unwavering commitment to client service excellence, dedication to family and giving back to the community.

Qualifications

BS, Accounting & Marketing, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, graduated with honors
FINRA – Series 63, 65 and 6 registrations
Life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance and health insurance licenses

Awards & Leadership Positions

Featured Presenter, John Hancock Financial Network, Practice Advancement Conference 2013
Threw out first pitch of Boston Red Sox game, 2011
Achieving Client Excellence Award – Signator Investors, Inc., 2002 to present
Board of Directors, the Cancer Support Community, 2004 to present
Serving state employees in Miami-Dade County in understanding the Florida Retirement System, 2004 to present
Member, Business Network International Miami, 2002 to present

Favio J Taborda, AIF

E-mail: Favio@rradvisers.com

Favio J Taborda, AIF^® was destined for helping people retire and build wealth. He earned a bachelors in Finance at Florida State University in 2007 and shortly thereafter started working as a registered representative for John Hancock Financial Network, South Florida Group in Miami. He was able to sharpen several skillsets that would later translate into his success in helping others. In 2015, Favio joined with Retirement Ready Advisors. Favio takes great pride in the close relationships that he has cultivated with his client family throughout the years. It is because of this that he works almost exclusively through introductions to friends and loved ones. His combination of experience, professionalism, and access to a wide variety of products and services can help any individual meet their financial goals, estate strategies, and insurance needs. When Favio isn’t helping people retire he is spending time with family, watching and playing sports, and grilling meals outside.

Eduardo Escobar

E-mail: Ed@rradvisers.com

Eduardo Escobar AIF ® (Ed) started his Career with the John Hancock Financial Network, South Florida Group in 2009 and immediately received an award for being one of the top new Registered Representatives in all of the John Hancock Financial Network. Eddie joined Retirement Ready Advisers in 2015. He has wide knowledge of investments and insurance to help clients grow and protect their wealth. He provides investment advisory services, insurance, and retirement planning. Ed graduated Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in Management. He splits his time in New York and Miami to see clients and to spend time with his family in New York. When Ed isn’t working he’s training for a triathlon, cooking for friends, at a cultural event, doing a speech at Toastmasters, volunteering, taking a class about financial planning, or reading nonfiction.

Founding member of the Family Business Mastermind at Baruch University in New York City

Tim Fitzgerald, MBA

Mobile: 954-513-8566

E-mail: Tim@rradvisers.com

Tim began a career in the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in 1990. Shortly after separating from the military in 1997, he joined the Davie Police Department. He spent the next 21 years serving as a police officer in various capacities, rose to the rank of Lieutenant and was the Honor Guard Commander. Tim obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and went on to obtain his master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Liberty University. Throughout his law enforcement career, Tim found himself helping fellow officers on various financial matters. He realized he had a passion for educating others on building their wealth and followed this calling toward the financial planning profession. He came to Retirement Ready Advisers in 2016 and has been instrumental in the servicing of 401k plans and advising clients on the 457 and the Florida FRS plans. Tim offers a unique insight into his client’s needs based on his own life experience in public service as both a military veteran and first responder, as well as a loving husband, father, and family member. He is committed to guiding his clients as they realize and achieve their financial goals. Retirement Ready Adviers is not affiliated with the Florida Retirement System and this information is not approved or endorsed by the Florida Retirement System.

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