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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.
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