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The 2025 Florida Southern College CEO 100 Lecture Series

Peter Golotko ('90, '96 MBA) CEO and Majority Owner - CPS Investment Advisors

April 30, 2025 - 12:00 PM - Jenkins Field House

Peter Golotko

Peter Golotko is the majority owner and CEO of CPS Investment Advisors, with over 35 years of experience in investment management, financial planning, accounting, and taxation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting and MBA from Florida Southern College, where he remains an active alumnus. A licensed CPA in Florida, he also holds the Personal Financial Specialist credential from the AICPA.

Beyond leading CPS Investment Advisors, Pete founded CPS Cares, a 501(c) (3) organization, and was named Philanthropist of the Year for his community impact. Under his leadership, CPS Investment Advisors is currently celebrating 50 years and has been recognized among the best places to work by Accounting Today, Florida Trend, and CareerSource Polk. The firm has also been named a top firm by AUM and one of America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor.

Pete is dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial independence, guiding businesses to success, and maximizing charitable resources. He frequently speaks on financial planning, investment strategies, retirement planning, SEC compliance, and technology.

Committed to his profession and community, Pete has served as president of the Polk Chapter of the Florida Institute of CPAs, a founding member of the Tigertown Rotary Club, and chairman of the Peace River Center board. He has also contributed to the AICPA’s Ethics Committee and the Florida Institute of CPAs’ investment committee, reinforcing his dedication to ethical financial leadership.


Registration is live and there are two ways to secure your sponsorship or table:

  1. By Check: Please select Sponsorship Form to download the fillable PDF form. Please send this completed form, along with a check, to the address listed at the bottom of the Sponsorship Form.
  2. By Card: Please select Secure Your Table to view the two options to sponsor or purchase a table. If you have any difficulties, please contact Ryan Buckley at rbuckley@flsouthern.edu

The deadline to RSVP is April 15. To RSVP, purchase tickets or any additional questions, please email Ryan Buckley at rbuckley@flsouthern.edu

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