Dictor | Martin began with the simple premise that people who trust their life savings to us deserve the best. Honesty, Experience, Work Ethic, Caring, Wisdom – Wayne Dictor ventured into this industry with those traits more than 25 years ago. Today, Dictor | Martin is guided by those same important principles.

In 1997, Wayne Dictor and Steve Martin began working together at a major Wall Street-based firm. But the two men increasingly sensed conflicts of interest within the large firms – conflicts between individual investor needs and large firm goals -- as well as the pressures of proprietary investment management. By early 2002, Wayne and Steve knew that in order to offer customized financial planning, including many value-added services not often found in larger firms, they needed to start their own firm, with the overriding goal of serving the client first.

After thorough research, Wayne and Steve were introduced to the outstanding services of LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC, the largest independent broker/dealer in the country*. LPL offers all the services that the firm desires, and LPL specifically does not have any proprietary investments, investment banking relationships, or pressures to do any type of business. The business relationship between Dictor | Martin and LPL is a perfect fit.

Increasingly, Dictor | Martin is the name most often quoted when someone inquires about full service financial management in Sarasota and surrounding areas. We hope you will join our vision.

* As reported in Financial Planning magazine 1996–2007 based on total revenues.