Robb Baldwin is the founder and CEO of TradePMR, a firm serving registered investment advisors. He started his career as a financial advisor and founded TradePMR in 1998. In 2020, he was named one of the “20 People Who Will Change Wealth Management in 2020” by Financial Planning.
As a native of Gainesville, Florida, the sandy beaches brought my family here throughout the years. However, I chose to live here and grow my business here because of the people.
As a business owner, I know the Greater Tampa Bay area has a highly talented workforce. As a financial services firm, we have rapidly grown our office here and draw from a large, well-trained talent pool that is second to none.
There are very few places in the world where families can take in the sights of a museum or cheer for their favorite professional team and be just minutes away from putting their feet in the sand at some of the best beaches in the world. The Greater Tampa Bay community is vibrant and unique. For my family, choosing this area was a no-brainer.
While many people may not realize it, Greater Tampa Bay has the largest community of financial services firms in Florida. Having my business welcomed by colleagues and competitors alike has been a fantastic experience. We can collaborate and learn through our shared experiences. The local financial services industry is an incredible workforce, and I am glad TradePMR and its employees have the opportunity to live and work here.
Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater and all of the communities surrounding the downtown hubs seem to be experiencing a revitalization. I think it is essential for my business and family to be part of that renewal. You see it in everything from the infrastructure to the companies relocating here to the world-class cultural experiences coming to the bay, and they all contribute to the livability of our community year-round.
To work in one city and live in another used to limit the recruitment of new employees. Today, business owners can recruit the best of the best from anywhere in our area — not just our neighborhoods.
– Robb Baldwin
By Celia Goodyear.
