# Jack Callahan

> Jack Callahan is the founder and CEO of Advanta IRA, the self-directed retirement-account business he established in 2003. With a background in finance, law, and counseling real-estate investors and small-business owners, he has combined account administration with investor and professional education. He is also founder, director, and president of Advanta Trust Company.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Advanta IRA
- **Organizations:** Advanta IRA, Advanta Trust Company, Entrust of Tampa Bay, Guardian ad Litem, Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in finance and multinational business, Florida State University, Juris Doctor, University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- **Known for:** Established the business now known as Advanta IRA in 2003., Taught continuing education courses for Florida and Georgia bar associations and real-estate commissions and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants., Advanta IRA appeared in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Seminole 100 rankings.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2003** — Advised real-estate investors, small-business owners, and real-estate professionals on tax, legal, and financial matters.
- **2003** — Founded Entrust of Tampa Bay with Doug Davenport, the business later known as Advanta IRA.
- **2009** — Opened a second office in Atlanta with Davenport.
- **2009** — Began serving as a Guardian ad Litem child advocate, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2012** — Left the Entrust franchise and adopted the Advanta IRA name effective January 1.
- **2014** — Began volunteering with the Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay, according to LinkedIn.
- **2020** — Advanta IRA ranked 58th in the Seminole 100.
- **2021** — Advanta IRA ranked 71st in the Seminole 100.
- **2022** — Advanta IRA ranked 55th in the Seminole 100.
- **2024** — Advanta IRA relocated its corporate office from Largo to Clearwater in July.
- **2026** — Identified as founder, director, and president at the announced formal launch of Advanta Trust Company in February.

## Achievements

- Established the business now known as Advanta IRA in 2003.
- Taught continuing education courses for Florida and Georgia bar associations and real-estate commissions and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Advanta IRA appeared in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Seminole 100 rankings.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — The formal launch of Nevada-licensed Advanta Trust Company was announced on February 17; Callahan was named founder, director, and president.
- **2024-07** — Advanta IRA announced its move from Largo to Clearwater, into an office with more than twice the space.

## Links

- Website: https://www.advantaira.com/why-advanta-ira/meet-the-team/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-callahan-j-d-8752798

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Last updated: 2026-10-15