Eric is an Operations Manager and Financial Stewardship Lead. He collaborates with the firm's advisors to create financial plans for current and prospective clients. Along with leading the firm's client reporting processes, system integrations, and driving operational efficiency through the use of technology. With the goal to provide an award-winning client experience to the firm's clients.

Before joining Abundant Life Planning, Eric worked in various Client Services, Trading, and Operations roles for a Jacksonville-based wealth management firm. He also spent four years working at SS&C Advent as a Senior Client Advocate, consulting and training clients on the Black Diamond Wealth Platform. A portfolio management and trading software for financial advisors. His background also includes Analyst positions with Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Florida and is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor.

Eric and his family reside in St. Augustine, Florida. He is an active member of Christ Church East (PCA). In his spare time, he enjoys golf, cooking, and spending time with family.

Kayla serves as a Client Service Associate at Abundant Life Planning, where she provides exceptional support to our clients. She handles the essential administrative and service tasks that keep our firm running smoothly, ensuring that every client interaction is handled with the care and intentionality that defines our mission of stewardship.

Before joining the team, Kayla gained significant industry experience at Fidelity Investments. She is a licensed professional, holding both her Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, which allows her to bring a high level of expertise and precision to her work with our clients and advisors.

Driven by a passion for creative communication, Kayla is currently pursuing her degree in Digital Media and Multimedia. She enjoys finding ways to blend her technical financial background with her creative studies to better serve our community and enhance our firm's outreach.

A Florida native through and through, Kayla lives in St. Augustine with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Apphia. Her life is rooted in her faith in Jesus Christ, and she is an active member of her local church. You can often find her serving on the worship team, though she prefers to stay "way in the back" running the soundboard, where she can make sure the music is perfect while staying safely out of the spotlight. In her spare time, she and Ryan enjoy the community and challenge of CrossFit at Trinity Fitness. She is also a devoted LSU Tiger baseball fan. Geaux Tigers!

Travis has a passion for helping clients align their investment decisions for an eternal impact. He believes in a simple equals success philosophy. He assures that clients understand their financial plan, can implement that plan and that their plan will have a lasting impact.

After teaching for 12 years, Travis made a career change to the financial services industry. He became a financial advisor for Securian Financial Services in 2016, serving clients through SFS until 2023.

Travis has been married for over 15 years. He has three very busy children who play football, run track, dance and perform theater. He enjoys working out, coaching track and football, as well as vacationing with his family. Travis resides in Jacksonville, Florida.

Emmett Mankin came to Jacksonville, FL in 1989 as a US Navy service member stationed at NAS Jax assigned to Patrol Squadron VP-16. He was a P-3 Anti-Submarine Warfare operator and part of a flight crew that would deploy across the Atlantic and Caribbean tracking and intercepting submarines and enforcing drug interdiction.

After separating from the active Navy in 1992, he joined the reserve at VP-62 while working and pursuing his education. In 1996 he joined John Hancock as a registered representative and began his career in the financial industry, building a practice that helped clients reach their financial goals. In 2001 he earned his Certified Financial Planning designation and continued building his practice with Allegiance Financial Advisors, an RIA.

In 2009, Emmett became a partner with Della Porta Financial Advisors and became the sole owner of this RIA in 2021. He changed the name to Future Financial Partners in 2022 and continued servicing his clients’ financial needs.

In October of 2024, Emmett Mankin and Jimmy Williams created Abundant Life Planning for the purpose of helping clients reach their financial goals while aligning their values with their finances.

Emmett Mankin is a Christian and his faith encompasses every aspect of his life. His faith is an integral part of his business, and his mission is to help both Christians and non-Christians with their financial goals. Emmett is a member of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL. Emmett was married to Rita in 2002 and is the father of three amazing girls, Diana, Maria, and Gabriella. He currently lives in St. Johns County.

Chandler is a Financial Planner at Abundant Life Planning, where he is passionate about helping individuals and families pursue financial clarity, intentional living, and long-term stewardship. He works closely with clients to build meaningful relationships and provide thoughtful financial guidance centered around faith, family, and the values that matter most, with the goal of helping clients live generously and pursue lasting impact.

Chandler earned his MBA in Finance following a five-year collegiate baseball career and also holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Through athletics and his professional experiences, he developed a deep appreciation for discipline, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, which continue to shape the way he approaches both life and relationships today.

Outside of work, Chandler enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, coaching baseball, and mentoring younger athletes in his community. He attends North Jax Baptist Church and enjoys being involved in his local community and building strong relationships with those around him.

Connor is an Associate Investment and Financial Planner at Abundant Life Planning, where he is passionate about walking alongside clients to build comprehensive financial plans that align their resources and goals with their deepest values. He believes that true financial well-being goes beyond portfolio performance, it's about gaining clarity, living with intention, and stewarding what God has provided in a way that reflects what matters most.

Connor earned his Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning from Liberty University. Following graduation, he returned to serve his alma mater in the Investment Management office, where he contributed to the management of Liberty University's $3 billion endowment portfolio. That experience deepened his conviction that financial stewardship is ultimately about the Kingdom and responsibly managing the resources God has entrusted to His people and working together toward a greater purpose.

Connor and his wife Millie are the proud parents of an energetic little boy. As a family, they enjoy spending time together through working out, evening walks, and fun at the beach. Outside of work, Connor is a dedicated Arsenal supporter and an amateur coffee roaster.

Rebecca Van Gundy has been a Jacksonville resident since 2012. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she migrated south after college graduation. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from SUNY Oswego.

Rebecca began her career in the Financial Industry in 2012, starting at Merrill Lynch. While working in different departments at Merrill Lynch, Rebecca realized that she loved the client interaction and wanted to be in a client facing role.

She joined Emmett Mankin at Della Porta Financial Advisors in 2018 as a Client Relationship Manager. She has worked with Emmett through several firm changes and has built a strong connection with his clients.

Rebecca is currently the Office Manager at Abundant Life Planning and is responsible for the day-to-day client management and administrative tasks.

Rebecca is married to Ryan Van Gundy and together they have two small children, Wyatt and Lillian. They can usually be found all together enjoying the outdoors or watching football (Go Bills!). They currently reside in Jacksonville, FL.

Jamie is deeply committed to educating and inspiring investors to align their financial choices with their faith. His unique blend of ministry experience, a heart for service, and a long-standing career in the financial industry positions him well to support and guide others on their financial journeys.

Jamie's career in financial services spans over 30 years, beginning as a marketing representative and later advancing to an account executive role. In 2015, he became a registered representative with Securian Financial Services, where he served as a financial advisor until 2023. Throughout his career, Jamie has been honored to walk alongside clients as they worked toward achieving their financial goals.

Jamie has been married to his high school sweetheart for 31 years, and they make their home in Elkton, Florida. They are blessed with two married children, one grandchild, and a close-knit extended family. Jamie enjoys a variety of activities including CrossFit, spending time with family, hiking, singing, fishing, and teaching others about the Bible.

I’ve been in the financial advice business for over 37 years. Early in my career, I worked with large institutions—foundations, endowments, pension plans, and corporate portfolios—helping them develop asset allocations that balanced return and risk. That experience gave me a deep understanding of how to manage investments with both discipline and purpose.

For the past 23 years, I’ve taken what I learned in the institutional world and brought it into personal finance. Today, I work closely with individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations to build Financial Life Plans that reflect their values and goals. My passion is helping people steward their resources—time, talents, and treasures—in ways that bring clarity, peace, and lasting impact.

I hold a BA in Financial Management, an MBA in Business, and I’m a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Outside of work, I’m happily married with two wonderful daughters and a spoiled chocolate Lab. I’m active in my church, and I love spending time outdoors, soaking in the beauty of God’s creation.