Bio
In 1999, Julio "Ricky" Gonzalez began his career as a Financial Advisor and Stock Broker, eventually founding Pinnacle Financial Group of Florida, Inc., a boutique firm specializing in retirement strategies, Medicare options, and advanced insurance solutions. Leveraging expertise as a Qualified Plan Specialist and connections in the steel manufacturing industry, he built a reputation for serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retirees. Pinnacle Financial Group is renowned for its innovative use of Indexed Universal Life Insurance to help clients create, preserve, and transfer generational wealth.
CEO of the Year 2026 
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| 2026 |
#1009 |
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<10 |
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
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| 2026 |
#85 |
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Title to be awarded: United States CEO of the Year 2026
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| 2026 |
#15 |
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Title to be awarded: Florida CEO of the Year 2026
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| 2026 |
#1 |
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Title to be awarded: Fort Lauderdale CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
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| 2025 |
#355 |
<10 |
| 2024 |
#789 |
<10 |
Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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| 2026 |
#1009 |
<10 |
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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| 2026 |
#1009 |
<10 |
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People’s Choice Award 2025 
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| 2025 |
#1009 |
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All-Time Rankings
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| #1009 |
#935 in 2024 |
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Pinnacle Financial Group
