Who We Are

Our Founders: Ernesto & Emmelis Keaney
Ernesto began his career in the Financial Services in 1999, after serving in the U.S. Navy. Being client centered, he always put a strong focus on Individual, Business Wealth Management, and Asset Protection. Ernesto is a Lynn University Alumni with an MBA in Financial Valuation and Investment Management.
In 2003 he founded Keaney Financial Services Corp. and grew a team that has over 74 years of combined experience that helps clients in 25 states. In 2011 his now wife, Emmelis Keaney, joined the firm.
Emmelis is currently the Executive Vice President and an Investment Advisor Representative with Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. She has a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University, and a Bachelor's in Communications with a focus in Investigative Journalism from the University of Puerto Rico.
As Investment Advisor Representatives with Ameritas Investment Company, LLC., they currently lead a team that services over 800+ Individuals, Families, Corporations, and Non-Profit Organizations. They are dedicated to the community, and the clients served.



Philanthropy, Service, & Leadership
Safe Space Board Member & Volunteer: Emmelis Keaney

SafeSpace offers safety, support, education & outreach services to victims of domestic violence on the Treasure Coast. 24-7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
Economic Council of Martin County Members: Ernesto Keaney Emmelis Keaney

The Economic Council of Martin County is an organization of community and business leaders dedicated to building a quality community, which provides a healthy economy and improves our quality of life.
Leadership Advisory Council Treasure Coast: Ernesto Keaney Emmelis Keaney

Place of Hope is the largest faith-based family-style, state-licensed children’s organization in the region. Children and families can find dignity, guidance and hope through various programs and efforts at Place of Hope – Placing Hope in a Child’s Future.
Volunteer: Emmelis Keaney Ernesto Keaney

Molly's House is a Hospital Hospitality House that provides temporary, affordable accommodations for adult and children patients and their families who are receiving medical care on the Treasure Coast.
Alumni, Societies, and Associations

Lynn University Alumni: Ernesto Keaney
MBA in Financial Valuation and Investment Management

College for Financial Planning Alumni: Ernesto Keaney, Joseph R. Winter, John A. Guntkowski
Ernesto Keaney CRPS®, Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM
Joseph R. Winter III CRPC®, Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM
John A. Guntkowski CRPC®, Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM

University of Puerto Rico Alumni: Emmelis Keaney
Bachelor’s in Communications

Florida International University Alumni:
Emmelis Keaney
Master of Science in Finance
Current Members
*Our representatives service the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
**Insurance Only States
Delaware, Massachusetts, South Carolina, West Virginia