Barbora Hawkins
Barbora Hawkins is a Financial Planner with Prudential Advisors based in Sarasota, Florida. She is known for her relationship-driven approach to financial planning, helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed decisions with clarity and confidence. Committed to education, transparency, and personalized strategies, Barbora focuses on building long-term partnerships that support her clients’ evolving financial goals and overall well-being.
Barbora brings more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and client-experience leadership, including a successful career as a director of sales and marketing in the wine industry. Following a family relocation from California to Florida, she made a purposeful transition into financial services—a decision rooted in her own experience with financial uncertainty and the lack of accessible guidance around retirement planning and long-term stability. Recognizing that many professional women face similar challenges, Barbora became passionate about serving as a trusted, education-based resource in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her background in customer engagement and strategic growth continues to shape her ability to deliver a high-touch, client-centered experience.
Today, Barbora’s approach centers on meeting clients where they are and guiding them through important financial decisions with clarity and care. She is dedicated to building trust through meaningful relationships, clear communication of complex financial concepts, and thoughtful goal-setting strategies. Known for her proactive communication and genuine commitment to service, Barbora takes pride in creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. She believes that in a fast-paced world full of noise, showing up with a positive attitude, listening intently, and leaving every interaction better than she found it is what truly sets her apart.
• Series 7
• Series 66
• Life Insurance License
• Variable Life Insurance License
• California State University, Chico - BA, Graphic Communications
• Business Networking International (BNI) - Local Sarasota Chapter
• School Advisory Board Member
• Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church
• Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church - organizing fundraising events and activities
• Volunteering at children's school
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my work ethic and determination, which were shaped early in my childhood. I was raised by a single parent - my father raised my brother and me starting when I was young, and we all had to pitch in to make ends meet. I would help run his bed and breakfast on weekends when my friends were out playing. While I didn't see it at the time, it really taught me that family and working hard will help you persevere. Today my father is successful and living the American Dream as a first-generation immigrant - we immigrated to the United States when I was young from the former Czechoslovakia. That experience shaped a lot of who I am today. I also believe in following up and following through and being reliable, leading with a positive attitude and genuinely giving heart.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say that you can absolutely do it. Having the right attitude and surrounding yourself with people and a team that lift you up, you can accomplish anything.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, I value being approachable and developing trust and relationships with clients. I focus on following up and following through and being reliable, leading with a positive attitude and genuinely giving heart. I show up for people, listen, and try to make every interaction a little better than the way I found it. Personally, one of my greatest accomplishments is raising a strong, grounded family in a world full of noise and distractions. Balancing my professional and personal life is important to me, and I know my limits - I understand where I can stay well-balanced because self-care is important so that I can be my best self for everybody else. I've been married for 20 years and have two sons, Dominic and Max.