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Marianna, Jackson County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Strategic Solutions Financial Group — Sharon D. ('Dee Dee') Martin & Freddie E. Spears, ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF® (Park Avenue Securities LLC)
About This Organization

Located in downtown Marianna at 4431 Jackson Street, Marianna, FL 32446 (also indexed at 4389 Lafayette Street, Suite A, Marianna, FL 32446), Strategic Solutions Financial Group — offering securities and fiduciary investment advisory services through SEC-registered Park Avenue Securities LLC (Firm CRD #46173, SEC File #801-56845, wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America) — provides specialized retirement income, pension maximization, and long-term care funding strategies for Jackson County seniors. The Marianna office features resident advisor Sharon Danita ('Dee Dee') Martin (Individual CRD #3231554, 27 years of registered experience since 1999 with zero disclosures) and Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified in Long-Term Care® advisor Freddie Earl Spears, ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF® (Individual CRD #2040145, 36 years of experience since 1990). The team specializes in Florida Retirement System (FRS) Option 1 vs. Option 3 pension maximization, DROP lump-sum rollovers, CLTC®-certified extended care asset protection, and Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) planning.

Official Verification Sources: FINRA BrokerCheck — Sharon Danita Martin (CRD# 3231554); FINRA BrokerCheck — Freddie Earl Spears, ChFC®, CLTC® (CRD# 2040145); Strategic Solutions Financial Group Official Website (Marianna)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
SEC Registered Investment Adviser / FINRA Firm: CRD# 46173 / SEC# 801-56845Status: Active SEC Registered Investment Adviser & Broker-Dealer

Issuer: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) / FINRA

Notes: Park Avenue Securities LLC (Firm CRD #46173, SEC File #801-56845) supervises Strategic Solutions Financial Group at 4431 Jackson St, Marianna, FL 32446.

FINRA / SEC Individual Advisors (ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF®): CRD# 3231554 & CRD# 2040145Status: Active Registered Representatives & Investment Adviser Representative

Issuer: FINRA BrokerCheck / SEC IAPD

Notes: Sharon Danita ('Dee Dee') Martin (Individual CRD #3231554, 27 years experience in Marianna, zero disclosures) and Freddie Earl Spears, ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF® (Individual CRD #2040145, 36 years experience) serve Jackson County retirees.

Services Offered
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) Retirement Income & Rollover Planning
Certified in Long-Term Care® (CLTC®) Extended Care & Asset Protection Design
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Maximization & DROP Rollover Analysis
Park Avenue Securities (SEC# 801-56845) Fiduciary Managed Portfolios
Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuities & Survivor Income Continuity
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) & Tax-Deferred IRA Management
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Strategic Solutions Financial Group — Sharon D. ('Dee Dee') Martin & Freddie E. Spears, ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF® (Park Avenue Securities LLC)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

What specialized long-term care and retirement credentials does Strategic Solutions Financial Group offer in Marianna?

Marianna advisor Sharon D. ('Dee Dee') Martin (CRD #3231554, 27 years experience) partners with Freddie E. Spears, ChFC®, CLTC®, LUTCF® (CRD #2040145, holding both the Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified in Long-Term Care® designations) at 4431 Jackson Street in Marianna.

Does the firm assist Jackson County teachers and state employees with FRS pension maximization and DROP rollovers?

Yes. The practice specializes in comparing FRS Pension Option 1 vs. Option 3 spousal survivor elections, structuring DROP lump-sum rollovers, and integrating extended-care protection for Jackson County School Board, Chipola College, Sunland Center, and Florida DOC retirees.

Contact Information
Address
4431 Jackson St, Marianna, FL 32446
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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