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Advisors who know your name.
A dedicated team of advisors and client relationship managers, here for every step of your financial journey.
Advisors who know your name.
A dedicated team of advisors and client relationship managers, here for every step of your financial journey.
Darren Brewis, AIF®, CFS, is the founder and president of Platinum Financial Group. He has spent more than 20 years helping individuals and businesses build and protect their financial futures, and has been recognized for his work throughout that time.
He earned the Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation through the Institute of Business & Finance and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation. Today, Platinum manages approximately 100 corporate retirement plans and advises hundreds of individuals across the country.
Born and raised in London, England, Darren is a former tennis teaching professional and USTA-Florida board member, and holds a degree in Tennis Business Management & Coaching. In his free time he’s most often found on a Gulf of Mexico beach or a local tennis court with his wife, Lesley, and their two children.
Joel is dedicated to designing financial strategies for Platinum’s clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning and earned his MBA from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business.
Having worked alongside renowned economic scholars, Joel brings a perspective that weighs many facets of the industry when building individualized plans. With more than 10 years in the field, he has collaborated with specialists across programs from Social Security to long-term care to help each client reach their goals.
Outside the office, Joel supports charities close to his heart, including Tampa General Hospital’s Living Organ Donor Program and the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. He lives in Tampa with his wife, Shelby, and their two children — the family can often be found cheering on Tottenham Hotspur or exploring Walt Disney World.
Russ is proud to serve families across the country, and especially enjoys educating his clients as he designs strategies for them. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he serves clients using academically established techniques, and his years of experience help clients navigate the road ahead.
Client services he commonly provides include retirement planning, Social Security strategies, wealth management and protection, IRA and 401(k) rollovers, term and permanent life insurance, long-term care, and 529 education funding.
Russ and his wife, Dianna, live in Valrico and have been married for 46 years. They have three daughters and six grandchildren. Russ enjoys golf, yard work, and is a member of Bell Shoals Church.
Lesley is the happy voice our clients have come to depend on. She provides outstanding investment and insurance account service, manages the growing operations of Platinum Financial Group, and leads our special projects. Lesley enjoys playing tennis and the company of friends and family.
From Zoom and in-person meetings to phone calls and beyond, Shelby is here to support you. With a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University, she has spent her career in financial services doing what she loves most — educating clients and building relationships.
Much of her career was spent in a corporate training role, heading the sales and service area of a major Fortune 500 organization. At Platinum, she’s thrilled to help clients’ goals become reality. Shelby lives in Tampa with her husband, Joel, their two children, and three beloved pets, and enjoys Disney trips, cruising, and DIY projects.
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