Keila Garcia

Keila joined the team in May 2026 when Flaharty Asset Management became Modern Wealth Management. Based in our Tampa, Florida office, Keila supports our client service associates by assisting them with overflow work and day-to-day operations. She also works closely with advisors to help clients toward their financial goals. 

She stepped into the role of junior client service associate upon arriving at Flaharty Asset Management in March 2025. Keila was previously a personal banker for two years, which helped her build a strong foundation in client relationships and financial services. She chose to transition into asset management to focus more deeply on the areas of finance that truly inspired her and aligned with her long-term career goals. 

Faith, family, and friends are everything to Keila. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and they have one son. Life with her boys is rough, rowdy, and full of energy, but Keila wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s never a dull moment in their household.  

Keila and her husband both come from big families. They have two dogs, Fang, a rescued Great Dane/lab mix with striking blue eyes, and Sage, a feisty and energetic Doberman who doubles as Keila’s second-best cuddle buddy (after her son, of course). The Garcia family also has a cat named Kitty.  

Keila also has quite a few hobbies, some more established than others. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, gardening, and going on adventures. Being active in her community is also important to Keila and her family. One charitable organization that holds a special place in Keila’s heart is the Ronald McDonald House Foundation. After her nieces were born at 22 weeks, the foundation provided a home for her family during that very difficult time, which meant a lot to the whole family.