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Rob Hudson, CExP, CLTC®
Rob Hudson, CExP, CLTC®
Westshore Financial Group Financial Advisor/Managing Associate/Certified Exit Planner
https://www.westshorefinancialgroup.com/rob-hudson (813) 289-3632

Dedicated to managing your risk by providing the protection that you need to have confidence in your financial future.

I am a trusted advisor to many, working with business owners and in advanced markets, specifically medical, legal, and with highly compensated sales professionals. My clients understand that a one-size fits all approach to planning and investing may not create favorable financial outcomes. I believe that my unique approach to goal planning, combined with past experience and expertise in the markets I serve, enable me to provide tailored solutions to my client’s financial problems that help lead them to their goals.

An alumnus of The University of South Florida with a BS in Economics, I am a fourth generation Tampa native with deep roots in the community. I am also a proud graduate of Tampa Jesuit high school. My grandfather, Frank Llaneza, was regarded as a pioneer in the premium cigar industry and a pillar of the Tampa community. My father is a disabled CPA, so I have a thorough understanding of the importance of protecting and managing cash flow.

I entered the financial services industry in 2008, and joined Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in 2012, where I was awarded the agency's first Centurion Award. I have been featured in a number of publications, am a member of the Coastal Conservation Association, The Westshore Business Alliance, and the Million Dollar Round Table. I am also proud to be a representative in The Tampa Jesuit Alumni Council, as well as a preferred financial wellness provider for physicians-in-training through HCA East and West Florida teaching hospitals.

I come from a family of outdoors enthusiasts, am an avid fisherman, and regularly compete in professional tournaments. I've even managed to win a few. Ask me about the fishing tournament when I won a brand new boat!

 

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Tax Read Time: 2 min

Taxes are one of the biggest budget items for most taxpayers, yet many have no idea what they’re getting for their money.

The average household spends more on taxes than on groceries, clothing, or healthcare. In fact, 11% of our income, on average, goes to personal income taxes, which doesn’t include sales tax, property tax, Social Security payments, or Medicare payments. So what do we get in return?1

The accompanying chart breaks down the $6.8 trillion in federal spending for 2024 into major categories. One of the biggest categories is Social Security, which consumes 22% of the budget. Defense takes 13% of the budget, and 13% goes to Medicare.2

Are taxes one of your biggest budget items? Take steps to make sure you’re managing your overall tax bill. Please consult a tax professional for specific information regarding your individual situation.

Pieces of the Federal Pie

Over half of 2024 federal spending was used for Social Security, Medicare, defense, and Medicaid.

Source: CBO.gov, March 20, 2025. Figures represent total outlays for the 2024 fiscal year, as reported by the Congressional Budget Office.

1. ValuePenguin.com, January 10, 2024
2. CBO.gov, March 20, 2025

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