The Fort Announces Strategic Partnership with Global Wealth Management to Elevate Member Experience and Financial Wellness
Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 23, 2025 – The Fort, South Florida’s premier pickleball and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Global Wealth Management, a leading retirement planning and investment advisory firm based in Fort Lauderdale. This collaboration enhances the member experience by combining financial education, wellness, and community-building, ensuring individuals can enjoy both an active lifestyle and long-term financial security.
As part of the strategic partnership, Global Wealth Management will provide financial workshops, retirement planning sessions, and networking events in The Fort’s new dining space, offering members insights to help them plan for their financial futures. The firm is also committed to fostering a connected community and will host pickleball clinics and tournaments throughout the year.
“We are thrilled to partner with Global Wealth Management, an organization that understands the importance of long-term planning and quality of life,” said Brad Tuckman, Founder and CEO of The Fort. “At The Fort, we believe in playing the long game—whether it’s in pickleball, business, or life. This partnership ensures our members have access to the tools they need to stay financially fit, just as they do physically.”
"At Global Wealth Management, we believe in building strong, connected communities, and encouraging active lifestyles," said Grant Conness, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Wealth Management. "Our strategic partnership with The Fort reflects our commitment to helping individuals and families navigate retirement with confidence, focusing not only on their financial well-being, but also their personal well-being. We’re excited to support this initiative and the growing pickleball community in South Florida."
"Pickleball is more than just a sport,” added Andrew Costa, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Wealth Management. “It brings people together, encourages connection, and promotes wellness—all values that align with our team and the clients we serve. Our partnership with The Fort supports a vibrant community, which we’re proud to be a part of.”
By aligning with organizations that support both personal and financial well-being, The Fort and Global Wealth Management are committed to empowering members with the resources they need to thrive. This partnership sets the standard for an active, engaged, and financially confident community.
For more information on The Fort please visit https://playthefort.com or contact Nicole Hanaka, nicoleh@playthefort.com, 954.303.4927.
For more information on Global Wealth Management, please visit www.askglobalwealth.com or contact the Marketing Division at marketing@askglobalwealth.com, 954-533-7144.
About The Fort
Located at 891 SW 34 Street in Fort Lauderdale, The Fort is a premier pickleball and lifestyle destination offering the world's first dedicated pickleball stadium, 43 world-class courts, professional coaching, social events, and a vibrant community. Designed to bring people together through sport, fitness, and social engagement, The Fort has redefined the pickleball experience in South Florida.
About Global Wealth Management
Global Wealth Management is a leading retirement planning and investment advisory firm, focusing on income, investment, tax, healthcare and estate planning strategies. Serving as guides for their clients, they help individuals and families create confident and worry-free plans that simplify and protect their retirements. With over $1 billion in Assets Under Advisement (AUA), the firm is one of South Florida's "Fastest-Growing Companies," according to the South Florida Business Journal, and is also certified as a Great Place to Work®. Global Wealth Management has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Coral Springs and Boynton Beach.
Advisory services are offered through Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc. Insurance services are offered through Global Wealth Retirement Planning, LLC.
Assets Under Advisement (AUA) includes all client assets for which GWM provides strategic oversight, including Assets Under Management (AUM), brokerage accounts, insurance products and alternative investments as part of a comprehensive financial planning approach.
Securities offered only by duly registered individuals of Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of Global Wealth Management Advisory (GWM), a registered investment advisor. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply any level of skill or training. GWM and MAS are not affiliated entities.
The rating referenced was given on August 22, 2024, and is based on revenue data for the fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The rating was created and tabulated by Cohn Reznick, an independent accounting firm, and was presented by the South Florida Business Journal. This award recognizes companies based on revenue figures, not performance. Global Wealth Management (GWM) did not pay to participate in the rating process but did cover the cost for the award badging to market this recognition. For more details, please visit: https://bizj.us/1qlzys
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