Meet Gina Gallo

Gina Gallo has been providing financial advice to Brevard County residents since 1993. She earned the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner™ in 1997.  Since January 2003, she has co-owned Gallo and Russell, Certified Financial Planner Professionals.  Prior to Gallo & Russell , she worked for a local Bank Brokerage firm and was self-employed through her own corporation.

In 2003, she earned the professional designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA).  As a CFP® Professional, Gina provides expert assistance on Financial Planning topics and Wealth Management services.  

As a CFP® Professional, Gina  provides expert assistance on Financial Planning topics and Wealth Management.   Gina’s 28 years of  experience as an investment advisor uniquely positions her to assist clients in asset accumulation, retirement planning and overall financial security.  

As a CDFA Professional, she provides Consultations and Expert Witness Testimony on matters related to Dissolution of Marriage.  She is also Collaboratively Trained and has worked on multiple Collaborative Law cases as the Financial Neutral.  Since 2018, she has served as an officer for the Brevard Collaborative Association, a professional organization designed to train and educate other professionals on Alternative Dispute Resolutions.

As a CDFA Professional, Gina assists Attorneys in establishing fair and equitable division of assets.  She also supports attorneys in drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs).

Gina has been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Family Mediator. She completed her training in 2009 and has successfully employed her skills in diplomacy and the financial intricacies surrounding the dissolution of marriage.  Gina is available to work with Family Law Attorneys in Mediation or offer her expertise for couples who wish to engage in pre-suit mediation.

Gallo has also served as an Adjunct Instructor at Florida Institute of Technology. At Florida Tech, she taught courses on Financial Planning. Gina has made the presentation, "The Financial Ramifications of Divorce" at various divorce related seminars.  She has been a guest speaker at "What to Expect When Filing for a Divorce" sponsored by Brevard Community College and the 18th Judicial Circuit Judges.

Education

Gina Gallo has lived in the Brevard County area for most of the past 35 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida in 1991.  Gallo earned a Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida Tech in 1998.  She maintains her CFP®, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and CDFA™ professional designations by meeting extensive continuing education requirements each year.