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Diane Hutchings CFP ®. CLTC

Managing Director

Diane Hutchings has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and is licensed as a FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 Registered Representative with LPL Financial. She is also Life/Health/Variable Annuity licensed in Florida and Georgia. Prior to joining First Florida Investment services, Mrs. Hutchings was affiliated with Smith Barney and Prudential Financial. Diane is currently a Commissioner on the Clay County Commission, Vice Chair of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization.

Diane has dedicated herself to serving her community in many roles from business owner to volunteer with organizations including Clay Women in Business, Orange Park Medical Center Board of Trustees, Clay Family Policy Forum, Clay County Chamber, and the Clay County Economic Development Committee. Diane and her husband Brett enjoy spending time with daughter Ashley, married to Adam and their sons Aiden, Brantley and Caleb, and son Kyle, married to Tiffaney and their daughters Raegan and Claire.

"My commitment to clients is a very personal one in which I view our clients financial well-being as a sacred trust."

Claudia L. Sachs, CFP®

LPL Financial Planner

Claudia L. Sachs, CFP® joined First Florida Investment Services with over 25 years in the financial services industry. Prior to First Florida Investment Services, Claudia was with the State Government for 12 years, Morgan Stanley for 4 years, and then 9 years with Prudential Financial. Claudia has her Bachelor of Science AgBusiness Finance Degree from California State University, Fresno. She completed her Financial Planner coursework through the College of Financial Planning in 1994 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM Practionner. She holds a Series 7, Series 31, and Series 66 FINRA registration with LPL Financial as well as Life/Health/Variable Annuity in the following States of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Nevada, Hawaii, and California. 

Claudia is very active in the community with service organizations, civic groups, and volunteer service. Among the many organizations she belongs to include the Capital Women’s Network of Tallahassee, Zonta Club of Tallahassee, Extra Point Club of Tallahassee, Economic Club of Tallahassee, GFWC Capital City Woman’s Club, Tallahassee Society of Association Executives, Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Chamber’s Leads Group 3, The Financial Service Institute (FSI), and the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Florida.  She is also involved with the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) as a Puppy Socializer with the Gadsden Correctional Institute in Quincy, Florida

Originally from California, Claudia enjoys spending her time reading, cooking, and traveling. She is married to Walter T. Sachs, who is the Regional Managing Director with the Department of Children and Families.
 

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Evan Carter

LPL Registered Administrative Assistant

Evan Carter joined First Florida Investment Services with previous experience in the financial services industry. Evan earned his Associates Degree at Florida State College of Jacksonville. He is FINRA licensed Series 7 and 63 with LPL Financial in the State of Florida.

Evan is married to Kimberly Carter. They have a son, EJ. Evan is also actively involved at his local church assembly. He volunteers most of his time mentoring young adults throughout their high school and early college careers.

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