Email address: garyg@northstarplanners.com

Office phone: 954-693-0030

Gary Gonzalez

Investment Advisor Representative

Gary Gonzalez has worked with firefighters since he started with Northstar Financial Planners in 2008. Before that, he served as a Miami-Dade firefighter himself, then fire lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief.

His experience with the Florida Retirement System has given him a unique position to serve Special Risk FRS employees. He helps them make smart decisions about their benefits so they can retire well.

Gary translated that information into A Firefighter’s Guide to Retiring from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, a free book that our firm is happy to send to anyone who requests a copy.

Fun Facts

  • Gary is a study coordinator and facilitator for the benefits of mindfulness meditation on firefighters.

  • He lives in Davie with his wife and has two children and a grandchild.

  • Gary was in an episode of Miami Vice.

  • His favorite food is double dark chocolate gelato.

  • He enjoys meditation, aikido, songwriting, and grandparenting.

Education, Certifications, and Memberships

  • Associate of Science, EMS Technology, Miami-Dade College

  • Pre-Engineering Degree, Electrical Engineering, University of Florida