Business newsmakers: Wilmarth receives designation as certified financial planner

Wilmarth receives designation as certified financial planner

Cole Wilmarth of the Wilmarth Private Management Group, Melbourne, recently earned his designation as a certified financial planner or CFP.

Cole Wilmarth
Cole Wilmarth

The CFP designation often is considered the standard of excellence for financial planners. It's a mark of an adviser's commitment to providing the best holistic advice to clients, one that requires extensive study and experience.

Wilmarth is a cum laude graduate of the University of North Florida, with dual degrees in finance and financial services.

In addition to being a CFP professional, he holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Wealth Management Specialist credentials.

He is a board member of Tied Together, a Melbourne-based organization that influences young men in their early adult development toward a positive self-image and self-worth, building confidence to stand tall as an individual.

Wilmarth also is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Adams, Fischer join LEAD Brevard board

Diana Adams and Kaori Suzuki Fischer recently were named to the board of LEAD Brevard. They each will serve a three-year terms, starting June 1.

Diana Adams
Diana Adams

Adams is the executive director of the Brevard Heart Foundation and the community engagement coordinator for Rock Paper Simple, a digital marketing and brand agency.

Fischer is a financial adviser at Edward Jones in Palm Bay.

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LEAD Brevard is a countywide nonprofit organization with a mission to get individuals working together to strengthen the Space Coast community by inspiring people to lead.

Kaori Suzuki Fischer
Kaori Suzuki Fischer

To learn more about the organization, go to www.leadbrevard.org.

Riddlehoover joins Craig Technologies as recruiting specialist

Matthew Riddlehoover recently started as a recruiting specialist at Craig Technologies.

Matthew Riddlehoover
Matthew Riddlehoover

Prior to joining the Merritt Island-based company, Riddlehoover was an engineering recruiting specialist with Acara Solutions.

A Viera High School graduate, Riddlehoover received his associated degree in business management and human resources from Valencia College.

Craig Technologies is an engineering and technical solutions company. 

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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Certified financial planner designation goes to Wilmarth