Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m David Batman, an Investment Advisor Representative in Central Florida. With over 33 years of experience in helping individuals and families with their financial situations, goals and challenges, I'm certain I can help you. Whether you need a simple or elaborate financial plan to help chart your course, professional money management for your investment portfolio or just a second opinion about a financial opportunity or challenge, I can help. I am a fee-only financial advisor and I do not sell commission based investment or insurance products. Look around this site for general information on financial matters and specific information on my fees to manage your portfolio or to prepare a financial plan. The initial consultation is at no cost.
I have years of experience in financial services. I can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. I look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call me 352-636-8716.
Helpful Content
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
View all articles 
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
View all calculators
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.