Ronald Cantlay has been Managing Member of Financial Independence Advisors since January 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Ronald Cantlay holds a B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting from Stetson University and a Master of Accountancy from Stetson University.
Financial Independence Advisors, LLC is a Jacksonville, FL firm with $190M under management, 186 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.
Ronald Cantlay is listed on the team page of Financial Independence Advisors, LLC. Cantlay became a Certified Public Accountant in Florida in 1997 and has had public accounting experience since 1995. Cantlay has been a Certified Financial Planner Professional since 2002.
Ronald Cantlay’s longest registration was 15 years at DRT Financial Advisors (2011–2026). Before joining Financial Independence Advisors in 2026, Ronald Cantlay was registered through DRT Financial Advisors.
- – present · under a yearDeland, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317193
- DRT Financial Advisors– · 15 yearsDeland, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141950
Professional designations
Listed by Financial Independence Advisors
- CPA
- CFP
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ronald Cantlay is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since February 2026.
- FloridaSince 20 February 2026
Examinations
No examinations are on Ronald Cantlay’s record.
- Full name
- Ronald John Cantlay
- CRD
- 5926385
- Firm
- Financial Independence Advisors · CRD 317193
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 1006 N Woodland BLVD, Deland, FL 32720
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fiaflorida.com
Where does Ronald Cantlay work?
Ronald Cantlay has been Managing Member of Financial Independence Advisors, LLC since January 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Ronald Cantlay a financial advisor?
Yes. Ronald Cantlay has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Financial Independence Advisors since February 2026.
How many years of experience does Ronald Cantlay have?
Ronald Cantlay has 15 years in the financial industry, since June 2011, across 2 adviser firms.
Where is Ronald Cantlay based?
Ronald Cantlay’s registered office is in Deland, FL.
Is Ronald Cantlay registered with FINRA?
No. Ronald Cantlay has no current broker registration.
Is Ronald Cantlay a CFP?
Financial Independence Advisors lists Ronald Cantlay with the CFP credential (“CFP”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Ronald Cantlay’s record?
Search CRD 5926385 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ronald Cantlay’s full registration record.
