Meet The Team

Phillip Statler is the President and Founder of Statler Financial Services, Inc., based in Sebring, Florida. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Phillip specializes in retirement planning, tax strategies, and investment management. He began his career as a tax advisor, which sparked his passion for helping clients see the bigger financial picture. In 2001, he expanded his services to include investment and retirement advisory, focusing on building secure, complete retirement plans.

Phillip holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University. He is a Registered Investment Adviser, a licensed Enrolled Agent with the U.S. Treasury, and has passed the Series 65 securities exam along with multiple insurance licenses.

He is the host of the Statler Financial Radio Show, airing on weekends, and provides daily financial updates on Morning Dave on 105.7 FM, where he shares timely market insights and retirement strategies with listeners across the region.

Phillip is deeply involved in the Sebring community. He serves as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Sebring, is active with the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce, and is a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Sebring, where he supports various ministries. In 2017, he was honored with the inaugural Highlander Award for Financial Representative of the Year.

Phillip and his wife, Joyce, are lifelong residents of Sebring. They have two adult children, Maggie and Colton, and are proud grandparents to Natalie, James, and Clara. Outside of his work and community service, Phillip enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his growing family.