CELEBRATION, FL — July 22, 2026 — Good Life Companies (“Good Life”), a leading partner to independent financial advisors nationwide, today announced that seven affiliated advisors have been named to the prestigious 2026 Advisors to Watch list by AdvisorHub, underscoring the firm’s continued commitment to cultivating high-performing, client-focused practices across its network.
The advisors recognized this year include:
Ken Calcutt, CMFC, Cornerstone Financial Management
“Honesty, transparency and attention to detail are 3 key factors we focus on. We care about the quality of service we provide our clients and I believe clients can tell. That has a significant impact on the level of trust they place in us and their willingness to refer others to us.”
Mike LaPorte, LaPorte Financial
“It comes down to showing up every day, being consistent, and putting clients first. At LaPorte Financial, our team focuses on building strong relationships rather than transactions. We work hard, communicate honestly, and do our best to help clients navigate whatever comes their way. There’s no secret formula. We treat people the way we would want to be treated and stay focused on doing good work over the long term.”
Carrie Mullins, CFP®, Firenze Wealth Management
“We have engaged the best people possible to be a part of our Team. Our Advisors and Support Staff all work collaboratively to give our clients the experience and service they deserve. Each touch from someone at Firenze Wealth should be a positive one, that lets our clients know they are cared for. We’ve also developed a stable of Qualified Strategic Resources, to help our clients in other areas, such as tax-planning, business planning and Estate Planning. This connection creates a holistic view and operational structure for our client’s financial situations.”
Brian Lethert, Spitfire Financial Group
“We’re honored to be recognized by AdvisorHub among a distinguished group of advisors and teams. To us, this award reflects the dedication, collaboration and professionalism that our team brings to clients every day. We’ve worked hard to build a practice that can grow thoughtfully while continuing to deliver exceptional service.”
Sara Tanner, CFP®, Firenze Wealth Management
“This award signals that our core value of always putting the client first has a huge impact on our growth. Clients recognize that and feel the attention and care with give to them and their unique situations.”
Josh Strange, Good Life Financial Advisors of NOVA
Michael Bensey, Good Life Financial Advisors of Orlando
The annual Advisors to Watch ranking highlights financial advisors who demonstrate a combination of sophisticated practice management, sustained business growth, and an unwavering commitment to professionalism. According to AdvisorHub, nominees must meet rigorous criteria, including at least seven years of industry experience, a minimum of $150 million in assets under management, and a clean regulatory record.
Good Life continues to invest in technology, compliance, and operational support designed to help independent advisors scale their businesses while maintaining independence, a model that has attracted top talent nationwide.
For the full list of 2026 Advisors to Watch, visit: https://www.advisorhub.com/advisors-to-watch-under-1b-2026/
About Good Life
Our mission is to help more Americans and business owners achieve their version of the Good Life. We do that by serving independent advisors, helping them stay focused on their priorities and goals by making it easy for them to focus on their clients. Good Life offers a comprehensive platform of services and solutions that empower independent financial advisors throughout the lifecycle of their business, including a turnkey platform to launch their business; services to manage their practice; investment management, financial planning, and insurance services to grow their client relationships; support to improve their quality of life; and partnership to support strategies for growth and monetization. The Good Life network is made up of more than 200 financial advisors.
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Good Life Companies, Good Life Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial are separate entities.
Media Contact: Tatiana Perez, Manager of Corporate Marketing & Public Relations | tatiana.perez@goodlifeco.com | (407) 557-8787
*Nominees are required to have a minimum of seven years’ experience, $150m minimum AUM, and a clean regulatory record. Using data on assets, households, and production, advisors are ranked on three categories: scale, growth, and professionalism. The list is broken into several sublists: RIAs (fee-only), Over $1b, Under $1b, Next Gen, Women, Solo, and Fast-Growing. Please note that participation in this ranking is free, and AdvisorHub receives no compensation from the participating advisors.
