“Retirement should feel like freedom – not a financial puzzle. With a clear plan, your money serves your life, not the other way around.”
With more than two decades of experience guiding clients through both strong and turbulent markets, Illya helps individuals and families take control of their financial lives with clarity and confidence.
He takes pride in simplifying complex financial concepts and creating clear, actionable strategies that bring the big picture of retirement into focus.
Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Illya specializes in helping clients reduce taxes, protect their savings, and build financial plans resilient enough to weather any market cycle.
Early in his career, Illya saw how confusing and stressful retirement and taxes could feel for families. That realization shaped his purpose: to turn financial uncertainty into understanding, and planning into clarity.
A financial advisor since 2001, Illya earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation. He is also licensed in life, health, and annuity insurance and holds a Series 65 license.
A longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, Illya lives with his wife, Kim. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, snorkeling, hiking, playing chess, and coaching youth sports.