Our Firm
Like other financial advisors, PFS Financial in Tampa, Florida specializes in wealth management – but that’s where the similarities end. We’re committed to providing investment planning services within a principled, highly-ethical framework. Perhaps this sounds a bit unusual to some, but it really boils down to honesty. How so? It’s simple – we help families and organizations manage their wealth in an environment of trust, respect, and dependability – and our relationships are based on building and maintaining client long-term financial health in a faithful, knowledgeable, up-front manner.
We believe that careful investment planning and well thought out strategies – rather than quick-fix impulsive maneuvers – provides the surest path to maintaining and building client wealth. With this foundation, we advise clients on ways to address their needs for financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment strategies. We work with our clients to create investment planning strategies customized to their particular needs. With a mixture of cutting-edge and well-tested tactics, we provide a financial planning and investment approach that works with you to help you pursue your goals.
As a financial advisory firm, PFS Financial pledges to:
- Serve our clients with excellence
- Adhere to the most stringent ethical and fiduciary standards
- Provide what our clients truly need
Meet the Team

J.D. Pellecchia
CEO/Founder

Zachary Mitchell
Wealth Manager Assistant

Amy Harmon-Eaton
Administrative Associate

Elio Chiarelli, Jr., PhD
Retirement Planning Specialist

Pascal Roduit
Chief Investment Strategist
In addition to serving as our Broker/Dealer, Independent Financial Partners (IFP) provides us with administrative, technical and compliance support. They allow us to focus on what matters most: serving our clients. IFP and PFS Financial are separate entities.

William E. Hamm
Chief Executive Officer

Aaron Gilman
Chief Investment Officer

Pete Nunley
Director of Asset Management

Jeff Acheson
Chief Business Development

Jakub Novak
Director of Transitions

Abby Bohatch
Manager, New Accounts

Keith Kessel
Chief Compliance Officer; Specialist Counsel