He is best known for being a Reality Star. “There are always individuals willing to help a candidate,” he said, “especially one who is going to win. Derek Schwartz was born on the 26th of June, 1981. While he hopes to build up a base of support from there, he’s ready to spend more.Īs for outside support, Schwartz notes he has clients and supporters around the state of Florida, including from Rooney’s district. He feels confident he can build the resources for a run and promised to use $250,000 of his own money to launch a campaign. Schwartz stresses he’s still in the exploratory phase and hopes to reach a decision in a matter of weeks. Hosted by Derek Schwartz of CION Investments, the Advisor Lab is meant to help Financial Advisors gain insight and inspiration from successful thought leaders across fields and industries. Heather Fitzenhagen, Bob Rommel and Byron Donalds are all openly considering a run, as is South Florida Water Management District chair Chauncey Goss.Īnd observers have an eye on such contenders as radio host Drew Steele, Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Minnesota House Minority Whip Dan Severson, former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, and former state Rep. The biggest fear in life for Schwartz, 35, is failure despite commitment, but he may find an example to follow in the parents of new wife Seidel, 32, who are.

William Figlesthaler, a Naples urologist, also opened an account with the Federal Elections Commission.Īdditionally, state Reps. DEREK SCHWARTZ Raised by a single mom, Schwartz spent time in the Navy before settling into his marketing career. Dane Eagle announced last week he will pursue the seat and raised $100,000 in the first 24 hours of his campaign.ĭr.

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