Financial Professionals Serving Florida
We're Advisors Who Put Your Goals First
We built Strategic Planning Partners for people who know they need a financial plan but aren't sure where to start, what to prioritize, or whether the decisions they've already made are the right ones. Our job is to help you make sense of it all.
Our Philosophy
Planning That Starts With You
Financial Planning approaches can var and strategies that may be appropriate for one individual may not be suitable for another. A thoughtful planning process must begins with understanding a clients financial goals.
At Strategic Planning Partners, every engagement begins with a complete picture of your financial life: your goals, your family, your gaps, and your timeline. Recommendations are developed based on this information to help align strategies with individual circumstances.
For individuals navigating complex financial decisions, taking a personalized approach may help support more appropriate financial planning outcomes.
Steven A. Newman, CFP®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Orlando Office
Born and raised near Boston, Massachusetts, Steve graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics before entering the financial services industry. Prior to Strategic Planning Partners, Steve spent almost 20 years with Charles Schwab. He passed the CFP Board's National Comprehensive Exam in March 2000 and holds his Series 7, 8, and 63 licenses along with his 2-15 insurance license for the State of Florida, with additional securities and insurance licenses in states across the country. After relocating to the Orlando area more than 30 years ago, he has spent over four decades working with clients and firms across the industry.
A longtime contributor to financial education, Steve has taught the CFP® curriculum at the University of Central Florida and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University, teaching undergraduates and MBA students in courses covering Insurance and Estate Planning, Advance Retirement Planning, and Introduction to Financial Planning. His passion is helping his clients and preparing the next generation of financial professionals with the knowledge their clients depend on. The greatest compliment Steve has received is that he “has the heart of a teacher”.
Timothy J. Hummel, CFP®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Panhandle & Orlando Office
A native of Central Florida, Tim earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Central Florida before building a career devoted entirely to financial planning. He passed the CFP Board's National Comprehensive Exam in November 2005 and holds his Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses along with his 2-15 insurance license for the State of Florida, with additional securities and insurance licenses in states across the country. Prior to Strategic Planning Partners, Tim owned and operated a financial planning firm in Maitland, Florida for over ten years, with divisions covering financial planning, group benefits, individual insurance, and investments.
Tim is one of a select group of professionals who teaches the CFP® certification curriculum nationwide. He currently delivers a comprehensive live review course for Ken Zahn, Inc. at locations across the country. He also taught the CFP® educational courses at UCF from 2008 through 2016, and regularly presents continuing education programs to groups including Ameriprise Financial, Charles Schwab, and local Financial Planning Association chapters. He currently guest lectures at various universities across the county, such as; the University of Florida, Virginia Tech, Michigan State University, Coastal Carolina, University of North Florida, and many others.
John J. Langford
Registered Representative, Panhandle Office
Born and raised in the Florida Panhandle, John grew up in a close-knit community where faith, discipline, and perseverance were simply part of daily life. He attended Chipola College before beginning a career in the construction industry, where he advanced to the role of Superintendent and developed a strong foundation in leadership, organization, and problem-solving under pressure.
In 2014, John transitioned into the insurance industry with a focus on helping families protect and plan for their futures. He earned his Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) designation in 2019 and later added his Series 6 and Series 7 licenses, expanding his ability to serve clients in an investment capacity. In August 2024, he joined Strategic Planning Partners, where he now provides a broader range of planning solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Faith and family are at the center of John's life. A dedicated church member for nearly two decades, he and his wife, a registered nurse for over 26 years, are proud parents of three accomplished adult children. Outside of work, John enjoys hunting, fishing, and woodworking, living out the same values of resilience, faith, and hard work that guide his professional life.
Jason T. Johnson
Registered Representative, Panhandle Office
Born and raised along Florida's Gulf Coast and the central panhandle, Jason has spent his entire life in the region he now serves. He holds his Series 7 license and 2-15 insurance license for the State of Florida and built a 25-year career owning and operating an IT consulting and managed services firm in Jackson County, working with clients in the medical, legal, and engineering industries as well as small businesses across the area. In 2013, he expanded into digital marketing, helping business owners grow their market share and developing applications for both Android and iOS.
After more than two decades building and running his own business, Jason understood firsthand what it takes to protect what you have built and plan carefully for what comes next. That experience brought him to Strategic Planning Partners, where he focuses on retirement planning and helping clients make sound investment decisions for their future.
Our Team
Meet the Team Behind Your Financial Future
Our Credentials
Planners You Can Depend On
The CFP® certification requires completing a multi-year education program, passing a comprehensive board exam, and meeting ongoing ethics and continuing education requirements.
As CFP® professionals, Timothy J. Hummel and Steven A. Newman are held to a fiduciary standard when providing financial planning or giving financial advice with care and diligence, disclosing and managing conflicts of interest, and putting your goals and interest ahead of the thier personal or their firms interest.
Implementation & Monitoring
A plan only works if it gets put into action. We work side by side with you and other professionals where needed to determine responsibilities, implement the plan, and monitor it over time, making adjustments as your life and goals evolve.
Build Your Financial Plan
We identify your goals, analyze your options, and develop a financial plan intended to support your long-term financial objectives based on your individual circumstances.
Understand Your Full Picture
Before anything else, we take the time to understand your complete personal and financial situation: your goals, your priorities, and where you are today.
Our Approach
How We
Work Together
When you work with Strategic Planning Partners, you can expect a clear, collaborative process from start to finish. Here's what that looks like.
