In closing out 2025, we want to thank you for your trust and partnership. This past year has been full of growth, celebrations, and meaningful milestones for our team—and we’re excited to share some highlights with you. In this group photo, we gathered together for our annual retreat to celebrate success and strategize how we can continue delivering exceptional service to our clients and their families. We look forward to an amazing 2026!
Ginny celebrated her daughter Ansley’s graduation from Lakeland Christian School. Ansley is attending Auburn University and is in the business school. She loves all aspects of college and is a new member of Kappa Delta sorority.
Lyle and his wife, Linda, enjoyed a scenic adventure in Alaska, including a visit to Ketchikan pictured here on their nature trail.
Matthew and his wife, Gracie, marked their first wedding anniversary with a trip to Asheville, NC—a favorite destination for its fall beauty.
Troy and Kristen welcomed their third baby girl in 2025. Congratulations to the Garcia family!
Keith and Payton celebrated the arrival of their first grandchild in July and are having no problem settling in as Grandparents! They also enjoyed having their entire family together in the North Carolina mountains for Thanksgiving.
Karen marked her 17th year with Allen & Company and our team—an incredible milestone! She enjoyed traveling home to Louisiana for family time and Cajun cuisine.
Chris and his wife, Emily, moved into their new home in October after an exciting building journey. They also were able to host the Allen & Company firm-wide annual Christmas party at their new house in December. Cheers to many happy years ahead in the new home!
We Welcomed Two New Members To Our Team!
Donna Williams joined The Legacy Group of Allen & Company in April of 2025. She studied Business and Financial Studies at Solihull Technical College in England. She has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services field. Outside of work, Donna and her husband, Garold, enjoy attending college football games at UCF and The University of Alabama. They also enjoy exploring the country in their RV with their dog Jax and cherish family time with their six children and five grandchildren.
Nick Brinkman joined our team in October of 2025 after graduating from Florida Southern College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He and his wife, Aiden, live in Lakeland where they enjoy serving our community together!
January 2026
