Meet the professionals who can help you Pursue Your Goals


We help individuals and families pursue their ideal retirements.

Meet The Team

The team behind Blackston Financial Group is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.

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DAVID BLACKSTON, CEP®, RFC®, CSA® Founder and President, Your Total Advisor

david.blackston@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

David is focused on helping clients work toward their retirement dreams through a well-thought-out financial strategy for retirement. He offers investment advisory services, tax forecasting and estate planning, all working together to provide a comprehensive financial strategy for clients — and a confident retirement outlook.

David began his career in the banking industry and worked his way up to senior vice president of a regional bank in central Kentucky. After realizing his passion was in serving the needs of individuals and families, David founded Blackston Financial Advisory Group, LLC in 1998. His steadfast dedication to client needs and financial expertise has helped him build a financial firm grounded in excellent client service and family-oriented values.

David has passed the Series 65 securities exam and holds licenses in life and health insurance and annuities in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia and several other states. He is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative and is a Certified Estate Planner® (CEP®), a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC®), a Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA®) and a member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group.* David and his son, Drew Blackston, wrote the recently published book “Have You Ever Been Bitten by an Elephant? The Definitive Guide for Retiring Well.”

David is married to Andrea Blackston and has two children: Drew & Kyle, both Financial Advisors as well. In his free time, David is active in his church and partners with various ministries around the globe. David also enjoys playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren Brooklyn, Brightyn, Bennett and Baylor.

*Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group (“Ed Slott”) is a membership organization. Qualifying criteria includes payment of annual dues and attendance of workshops. Membership with Ed Slott in no way implies that David Blackston is an IRA distribution expert. Ed Slott is not affiliated with Blackston Financial Advisory Group.

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Kyle Blackston, RFC®Chief Executive Officer, Your Total Advisor

kyle.blackston@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

Kyle is a Registered Investment Advisor, a Registered Financial Consultant and a licensed agent for health and life insurance in the state of Florida. A graduate of Troy University, Kyle graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism. Communicating effectively and efficiently with prospects and clients allows Kyle to excel in his ability to create and design complete comprehensive retirement plans that best fit the client’s financial goals. When sitting down with prospects, Kyle quickly builds strong relationships because of his personality and tenacity to help others. Honor, integrity and a strong work ethic were instilled in him by his parents at a very young age.

A native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Kyle is married to Kim Blackston. They have two boys, Bennett Cole and Baylor Brooks Blackston. After work or on weekends, you can find Kyle with his boys outside playing or working on their golfing skills. His boys keep him busy, and he loves every minute of watching them grow up.

Kyle spends his free time giving back to the community by serving on the board for Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mt. Dora. Lake Cares reaches a multitude of families in need; you can find Kyle giving out food or making someone smile when he senses they are having a rough day.

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ANDREA BLACKSTON

Founder, Senior Vice President

andrea.blackston@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

As Senior Vice President, Andrea uses her knowledge of sales, marketing and management to oversee all aspects of Blackston Financial.

Andrea and David enjoy playing golf and spending time with their sons and their families.

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KIM BLACKSTON

Senior Vice President, Marketing Consultant

kim.blackston@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Kim graduated from the University of Louisville where she was Captain and a 4-time National Champion cheerleader. Kim was also on the Student Athletic Council board and was voted Miss Cardinal by her fellow student-athletes.

After college, Kim worked in the marketing department for the University of Louisville Athletics. Interacting with the coaches and student-athletes on a daily basis was one of her favorite parts of the job. Recently, Kim worked in sales for a direct marketing company, where she implemented campaigns for automotive dealerships.

She is the daughter of Lou and Debbie Callen and sister to Keith Callen of St. Louis, Missouri. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on both the Louisville Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals, hanging out with family and friends as well as traveling. Kim is married to Kyle and they have one son, Bennett. They adopted two rescue puppies, Blanton and Woodford.

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DEANNA MANGIARDI

Chief Operating Officer

deanna.mangiardi@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

Driven to go above and beyond, Deanna has spent her career prioritizing clients and delivering exceptional service. She joined Blackston Financial Advisory Group in 2023.

Deanna brings more than two decades of decorated and diverse professional experiences to the firm. Not only has she served as an advisor licensed in insurance and securities, but she was recognized as a Million Dollar Producer with Century 21. She also spent much of her career working for Hilton Hotels & Resorts where she helped open three new hotels, provided elite hospitality, and was awarded the company’s prestigious Spirit Award.

Deanna attended both SUNY Geneseo and Vista College while pursuing a degree in elementary education, and she was a business law student while attending Eldorado College.

A resident of Leesburg, Florida, Deanna and her husband, Nick, love spending time with their three children and grandchildren. Deanna also enjoys golfing, baking, cooking, gardening and reading.

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TRAVIS BENDER

Your Total Advisor

travis.bender@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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COLIN BARRETT

Your Total Advisor

colin.barrett@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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SAMANTHA STOCKSETT

Your Total Advisor

samantha.stocksett@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Jose Ruiz

Your Total Advisor

jose.ruiz@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Micah Spence

Your Total Advisor

micah.spence@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Tonya Bennett

Director of Communications

tonya.mercier@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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PEACH SIMMS

Marketing & Communication Assistant

peach.simms@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Jennifer Lourenco

Director of Marketing

jennifer.lourenco@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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LAURA BRUMMETT

New Business Associate

laura.brummett@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Ivan Plante

New Business Associate

ivan.plante@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Scott Taylor

Director of Client Services

scott.taylor@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Katie Walters

Client Services Administrator

katie.walters@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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Mark Ferrar

Client Services Administrator

mark.ferrar@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

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April Hurlburt

Client Services Administrator

april.hurlburt@blackstonfinancialgroup.com

Giving Back

"At Blackston Financial, we are all about giving back to the community. Each year, we donate to numerous charitable organizations in the area, as well as our time to different causes."

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