Taylor Financial was proud to serve as the main Title Sponsor for the 2025 Great Westchase Egg Hunt, an event that brings families together for fun while supporting a greater cause. Hosted by WOW and Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, this beloved community event not only spreads joy to local children but also supports WOW’s mission of uplifting local charitable organizations. We were honored to be part of such a meaningful day.
Taylor Financial was honored to be the title sponsor of the 2025 Kids Run This ‘Hood Family 5K and Fun Run at Westchase Elementary in Tampa, FL! This community event, organized by the PTAs of Westchase Elementary and Mary Bryant Elementary Schools, featured a chip-timed 5K race followed by a 0.5-mile Fun Run and a lively post-race celebration. Proceeds from the event support these neighborhood schools, promoting health, wellness, and community spirit among children and families. We were thrilled to support such a meaningful cause and cheer on all the participants!
Tacky sweaters, great swings, and giving back! Taylor Financial proudly donated $1,500 to the 2024 Vaco Charity Golf Tournament to support Joshua House and at-risk youth in our community.
Taylor Financial was proud to sponsor the 2024 Great West Chase. Since 2002, this event, organized by WOW magazine, has gathered racers, walkers, families, and kids from across Tampa Bay to support local elementary schools. Thanks to sponsors and participants, 100% of the net proceeds will benefit vital math and literacy programs.
Taylor Financial was honored to be an Eagle Sponsor, contributing $2,000 to the 4th Annual Save the Kids Charity Golf Tournament. This fantastic event supports the Save the Kids Foundation in its mission to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. We are grateful to have been part of a day filled with fun, competition, and meaningful impact for a worthy cause.
Taylor Financial was honored to sponsor the 5th Annual Mother’s Golf Tournament, an event dedicated to supporting the Palmer Family for Breast Cancer and Autism Allstars. The Taylor Financial team actively participated, enjoying the day’s events and proudly donated $2,000 to these significant causes.
Taylor Financial was fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Westchase Egg Hunt.
There is nothing quite like hearing sirens blaring and knowing Santa and his friends are nearing your neighborhood. It’s even more special knowing that Santa is making his rounds through our streets, not only to spread joy in our neighborhood; but also, to make the holidays a bit brighter for area children in need.
Santa and his helpers will once again be collecting unwrapped toys, books, bikes and games along the parade route for the Boys & Girls Club of Town ‘n’ Country. Any toys that surpass their needs will supplement other area Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as Metropolitan Ministries.
The parade is organized by Ralph Caputo and Santa’s Elves; however, there are a number of local organizations and families who help underwrite the event’s costs and support the volunteers. This year’s lead sponsor is Taylor Financial, who will also be pulling Santa’s sleigh. WOW magazine is a supporting sponsor. The Westchase Community Development District’s (CDD) board of supervisors also makes the event possible by providing off-duty deputies for parade safety and traffic control. This year’s luncheon, which feeds parade volunteers during the mid-day parade break, is once again being generously hosted by the Metzger Family of Radcliffe. And Alan Shabott and his family have been hard at work building floats. Parade organizers thank them all for their generous support.
December 2023: The VACO golf tournament threw a little chill our way, but we shrugged it off and turned up the heat on the good times while raking in some cash for The Joshua House! Big shoutout to the awesome folks at Vaco of Tampa for getting us in on the fun. Brace yourselves for an even wilder shindig next year!
Ken is originally from Boca Raton, Florida where he enjoyed playing sports. He spent much of the summertime fishing in the Florida Keys, a passion in which he still enjoys today. He relocated to the Tampa Bay area to attend the University of South Florida where he studied business administration and earned his B.S. in Marketing. Upon graduation, Ken began working in the transportation & logistics industry as an Account Manager.
While he enjoyed his career, he felt the need to help people in a more impactful manner. This need ultimately led him to the Financial Services industry, where he collaborates with business owners and individuals to properly plan out their financial future. Additionally, he currently sits on the Board of Directors for Redefiners World Languages, a Tampa based non-profit organization, where he serves as Treasurer. Ken enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife, Mei-ling, married in 2014, and have two beautiful daughters, Zoey and Kenzie.
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Adam is originally from Tallahassee and graduated from the College of Business at Florida State University with a bachelor’s in science in hospitality. Upon graduation, he moved to San Francisco to work with Houston’s restaurants and study wine. His success in the industry sent him to the New Orleans location and then to Atlanta after Hurricane Katrina. Adam then had the opportunity to join The Capital Grille in Orlando and go on to open locations in Jacksonville and Naples. He became a sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and at the age of 27, became the youngest managing partner in the company, and moved to Tampa.
After moving to Tampa, Adam wanted a new challenge and decided to open his own financial planning practice before the age of 30. In 2011, he aligned with Northwestern Mutual to ensure he had the proper training and advocacy for his clients. After learning from some of the best for 7 years, Adam and his team took the leap of faith and opened up the doors of Taylor Financial in June 2018. He has continued to excel in making an impact in his community and has been recognized for having a thriving practice. He was voted top 40 advisors under 40 by NAIFA in 2014 and won numerous industry awards. He qualified for Northwestern Mutual FORUM in 2018 (Qualifiers represent the top segment of our industry-leading field force and is the highest level of productivity and excellence). In addition, he has been a member of the Million Dollar Round Table since 2012 and now focuses on teaching others.
In 2021, Adam was nominated as a 40 under 40 recipient with the Greater Tampa Bay chamber. In the same year, Taylor Financial was awarded for the 6th year in a row the Seminole 100 award and finished #16. The award recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the nation owned by Florida State Alumni. Adam has also been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Nasdaq News, LA Weekly, NY Weekly, Digital Journal, CBS – Great Day Live, and ABC – Morning Blend. In 2024, Adam’s achievements were further recognized when Forbes named him one of the top 100 advisors in Florida.
He holds his Series 7, 6, 63, and 26 licenses as well as the ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, CASL®, CLTC designations from the American College and is constantly improving as a leader and business owner. He is active in the community and has had involvement serving as a board member of the Tampa Bay NFL Alumni, Westchase Charitable Foundation, Founder of Trusted Advisors Tampa, Founder of GovCon Trusted Advisors, Founder of Bourbon and Brains, Founder of Corks and Dorks, and Corporate Sponsor chair for Tampa’s Armed Forces Electronics and Communication Association (AFCEA).
Adam’s biggest passion is his family. He has been married to his wife, Andi, since 2009 and they have 3 kids together. His daughter Abbi, twin boys Alexander & Anderson, and their black lab Atticus. In his free time, he enjoys watching Florida State football, motorcycle/car racing, working out, and spending time with his family.
Reach out to Adam if you are looking for a financial professional who can build a comprehensive plan around insurance, investments, tax strategies, estate planning, and overall financial planning. He will coordinate with your team of advisors and values the personal service that he gives to each of his clients.
Erik began his career in Management Consulting by helping Fortune 500 companies solve large and complex financial and operational issues to help improve their top line work on saving their bottom line. In 2015, Erik took that skill set into private practice, and has since helped hundreds of individuals with their financial needs. Beginning with the purpose in mind, Erik helps his clients increase clarity with their financial plans and reach their goals both by planning for immediate results as well as implementing more advanced, long term strategies for complex areas like retirement planning and estate planning.
Erik currently serves as Managing Director for Taylor Financial and operates under a fiduciary standard of care. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional. He holds his Series 7, 6, 66, as well as his 215 license and his CFP®/Certified Financial Planner designation. Thorough and innovative, Erik offers a distinctive and client centric retirement income planning process, with the goal in mind to increase annual retirement income and increase control over your financial plan. Erik’s communication skills, grasp of economic strategy, use of the latest technology, and desire to serve has brought him a diverse and successful clientele across the country. Erik has also served as the Regional VP for The College Funding Coach™, a company that shows parents leading edge ways to save and pay for college by understanding how the financial aid formula works, knowing the scholarship landscape and implementing the most effective savings strategies.
Erik also gives back by serving as a board member for many 501c3 organizations throughout the country including A Kid’s Place, the Round of a Lifetime Foundation, the Florida Holocaust Museum, and Berkeley Preparatory School. Erik is thankful for the opportunity to bring his specific skill set and financial acumen to organizations that make society a better place.
In his free time, Erik enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Melanie, his daughters Shayla and Devy, his extended family and his friends.
Whether you are creating your first plan, trying to improve and refine what you already have, or need to tackle larger questions that have not been answered for you yet, speak with Erik to make these items a reality. He will bring you the tools that you need and serve as your advocate in the financial planning space.
