Top 20 firms rake in $3.75M-plus each in 2025

The latest round of lobbying compensation reports show firms in the Top 20 reported upward of $3.75 million in earnings last year.

Here’s Florida Politics’ rundown of the No. 11 through No. 20 firms in 2025. Check out the full lobby firm rankings here.

Florida Politics estimates how much firms earn based on the middle number of the per-client ranges they list on their compensation reports. Firms report contracts in $10,000 increments. Compensation reports also include firm-level ranges, giving outsiders a rough idea of a firm’s minimum and maximum earnings.

Florida lobbyists and lobbying firms faced a mid-February deadline to file compensation reports for the fourth quarter. The annual figures are based on the sum of each firm’s four quarterly reports.

11) Metz Husband & Daughton

Metz Husband & Daughton ranked No. 11 in this year’s rankings with $7.10 million in total earnings for 2025.

That total included $4.97 million earned lobbying the Legislature and another $2.13 million from executive branch work. On the legislative side, quarterly receipts ranged from about $1.2 million to $1.29 million, with Q1 leading the way and Q4 finishing at roughly $1.24 million. Executive earnings were equally steady across the year, running from $510,000 in Q1 to $550,000 in Q4.

The firm is led by Warren Husband and James Daughton, and its lobbyist roster includes Aimee Lyon, Allison Liby-Schoonover, Andrew Palmer, Anna DePaolo, Doug Bell, Karl Rasmussen and Leslie Dughi.

Top legislative accounts were led by Amscot Financial at $204,000, with Centene Corporation, The Florida Bar, Enterprise Mobility and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association each at $100,000 for the year.

On the executive side, The Everglades Trust topped the list at $100,000, followed by Ecosystem Investment Partners, Curaleaf Florida, Barron Collier Partnership and Alteryx at $60,000 apiece.

With nearly $5 million generated from legislative advocacy alone and steady executive work throughout the year, MHD once again claimed the No. 11 spot.

12) Arrow Group Consulting

Arrow Group Consulting finished No. 12 in this year’s rankings with $6.6 million in total earnings for 2025, including $4.04 million in legislative compensation and $2.57 million from executive branch work.

Legislative revenues consistently outpaced executive receipts throughout the year, and the firm closed strong. In its fourth-quarter filing, Arrow reported firm-level compensation in the $500,000 to $1 million range for both legislative and executive lobbying.

The legislative client roster in Q4 featured several higher-tier contracts. The Polk County Commission reported $45,000 for the quarter, while Home Run Financing and WSP each landed at $35,000. A cluster of clients — including Broward County, city of Flagler Beach, Curriculum Associates and Resource Environmental Solutions — chipped in $25,000 apiece.

Executive branch filings showed similar breadth. American Water Works Association (Florida Section), Kissimmee Place Development Group and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts each accounted for $25,000 in revenue. Numerous clients were at the $15,000 level, including Florida Electric Power Coordinating Group and Republic Services of Florida.

The firm’s team includes Albert Balido, Ron Brisé, Rosanna Manuela Catalano, Edgar Fernandez, Julie Fess, Glen Gilzean, Sha’Ron James, Alexandria Kernan, Corrine Maro, Mary Kim McDougal, Harold “Trey” Price, Kimberly Shugar, Timothy Stapleton and Larry Williams.

With more than $6.6 million in annual earnings and a wide-ranging client portfolio that spans counties, School Districts, utilities and the private sector, Arrow Group Consulting continues to operate at scale within Florida’s top tier of lobbying shops.

13) Floridian Partners

Floridian Partners claimed the No. 13 spot in this year’s rankings with $6.41 million in total earnings for 2025, marking another solid performance for the firm.

The total includes $3.72 million in legislative compensation and $2.69 million from executive branch work. Legislative receipts were consistent throughout the year, ranging from roughly $880,000 to $990,000 per quarter, with Q4 closing as the strongest. Executive earnings were similarly steady, hovering between $640,000 and $716,000 per quarter. In its fourth-quarter filings, the firm’s reports both landed in the $500,000 to $1 million range.

The firm’s team includes Charles Dudley, Daniela Herrera, Gary Guzzo, George Feijoo, Hunter Flack, Jorge Chamizo, Melissa Ramba, Meredith Snowden, Robert Hawken and Timothy Philpot, a 10-person roster with a broad footprint across policy areas.

On the legislative side, Elevance Health and Florida Internet & Television each reached $180,000 for the year. The Seminole Tribe of Florida followed at $140,000, while CNA and Florida Gulf Coast University came in at $110,000 and $100,000, respectively. Several of those accounts were active in the fourth quarter, helping push legislative totals to their yearly high.

Executive filings show the National Council on Compensation Insurance as the firm’s top client at $224,000 for the year. Elevance Health and Venable each reached $180,000, followed by MorseLife at $140,000 and Milliman at $100,000.

14) Continental Strategy

Continental Strategy climbed to No. 14 in this year’s rankings with $5.83 million in total earnings for 2025, an impressive showing for a relatively young firm.

Of that total, $2.83 million came from legislative work and $3 million came from executive branch lobbying. Executive receipts were particularly strong midyear, with Q2 and Q3 both landing just under $800,000. Legislative quarters hovered around the $700,000 mark throughout the year.

In its fourth-quarter filings, the firm reported compensation in the $500,000 to $1 million range for both legislative and executive work, reflecting sustained activity across both branches.

The firm founded by Carlos Trujillo, a former state Representative and U.S. Ambassador, has a lobbyist roster including James Card, Tom DiGiacomo, Gangul Gabadage, Courtney Larkin, Tyler Russell and Ashley Spicola.

On the legislative side, multiple organizations fell in the $25,000 range in Q4, including Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida and OUTFRONT Media. Others such as Florida Optometric Association and Elevance Health reported compensation in the $20,000 range. Numerous additional clients were reported in the $15,000 band.

Executive branch filings tell a similar story. Carahsoft on behalf of Cohesity, Charles Perry Partners and CohnReznick each appeared at $25,000 for the quarter, alongside a similarly long list of $15,000 clients.

With balanced strength on both sides of the fence, Continental Strategy continues to punch above its weight class as it cements its place among Florida’s top lobbying operations.

15) Johnson & Blanton

Johnson & Blanton secured the No. 15 spot in this year’s rankings with $4.84 million in total earnings for 2025, holding its place among the Top 20 firms.

The firm reported $2.98 million in legislative compensation and $1.86 million from executive branch work. Quarterly legislative receipts ranged from about $720,000 to $795,000, with the fourth quarter closing as its strongest at roughly $795,000. Executive totals were similarly steady, topping out at about $520,000 in Q4.

Throughout the year, Team J&B reported legislative earnings compensation in the $500,000 to $1 million range and executive compensation in the $250,000 to $500,000 range, indicating minimum earnings of $3 million in 2025.

The firm is led by Jon Johnson and Travis Blanton, and the team also includes Darrick McGhee Sr., Eric Prutsman, Marnie George and Stefan Grow.

Legislative filings show AdventHealth as the top account at $140,000 for the year, followed by BayCare, the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists and the Florida Engineering Society, each at $100,000. The Florida Chamber of Commerce rounded out their top five legislative clients last year with $60,000 in pay.

On the executive side, AdventHealth again led at $100,000, while BayCare, Dexcom, Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association each reported $60,000 in payments over the course of the year.

With its strongest quarter landing at year’s end and a roster centered on major health and trade groups, Johnson & Blanton closed 2025 with consistent production across both branches.

16) Johnston & Stewart Government Strategies

Johnston & Stewart Government Strategies placed No. 16 in this year’s rankings with $4.68 million in total earnings for 2025, holding steady among the state’s mid-tier firms.

The firm generated $3.23 million lobbying the Legislature and $1.45 million from executive branch work. Legislative revenues were strongest in the second and fourth quarters, each landing at about $867,000. Executive earnings ranged between roughly $325,000 and $395,000 per quarter. In its fourth-quarter filing, the firm reported legislative compensation in the $500,000 to $1 million range and executive compensation in the $250,000 to $500,000 range.

The firm is led by Jeff Johnston and Amanda Stewart, and the team also includes Anita Berry and Lauren Lange.

Legislative filings show Gulfstream Park Racing Association as the firm’s top client at $252,000 for the year. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Charter Communications Operating, Humana Medical Plan and Nicklaus Children’s Health System each reached the $100,000 mark.

On the executive side, Gulfstream Park again led at $100,000 for the year. Nicklaus Children’s Health System, TECO Energy and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital each reported $60,000 in payments, while Florida State University Foundation reached $30,000.

With its peak legislative performance coming in the closing quarter and consistent executive work throughout the year, Johnston & Stewart Government Strategies wrapped 2025 as one of the state’s top mid-majors.

17) The Griffin Group

The Griffin Group checked in at No. 17 in this year’s rankings with $4.25 million in total earnings for 2025, maintaining its foothold among the state’s mid-sized lobbying shops.

The firm brought in $3.16 million lobbying the Legislature and $1.09 million from executive branch work. Legislative receipts steadily increased throughout the year, rising from roughly $725,000 in Q1 to about $835,000 in Q4. Executive earnings were more modest but stable, ranging between approximately $260,000 and $280,000 per quarter. In its fourth-quarter filing, the firm reported legislative compensation in the $500,000 to $1 million range and executive compensation in the $250,000 to $500,000 range.

The team includes Keaton Griffin, Tom Griffin, Alexander Anderson, Brian Jogerst and Robyn Blank, a five-person roster that continues to focus heavily on legislative advocacy.

On the legislative side, Concert Renaissance led the books at $130,000 for the year, followed by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America at $110,000. Alachua County, Florida Southern College and Nicklaus Children’s Health System each reached the $100,000 mark. Several of those accounts were active late in the year, contributing to the firm’s strongest quarterly performance in Q4.

Executive filings reflected a similar client mix, though at lower totals. Concert Renaissance and PhRMA each reached $60,000 for the year, while Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Baptist Health and Brooks Rehabilitation each reported $20,000 in payments.

With legislative revenues climbing quarter over quarter and a steady executive portfolio, The Griffin Group closed 2025 on an upward trajectory.

18) The Mayernick Group

The Mayernick Group landed at No. 18 in this year’s rankings with $4.17 million in total earnings for 2025, continuing its steady run as a reliable mid-tier presence in the lobbying corps.

Of that total, $3.07 million came from legislative work, while $1.10 million was earned lobbying the executive branch. Legislative receipts were strongest in the back half of the year, climbing to roughly $790,000 in Q3 and $785,000 in Q4 after opening the year at about $725,000. Executive income was consistent throughout, hovering between $270,000 and $280,000 per quarter.

The firm is led by Tracy Mayernick and Frank Mayernick, and the team also includes Brooke Steele, Jared Willis and Rob Johnson. Their compact roster has long leaned heavily into legislative advocacy, a trend that continued through 2025.

Legislative reports show The Home Depot as the firm’s top client at $120,000 for the year. Notably, $45,000 of that total came in the fourth quarter alone, signaling a strong finish to the year. ALDI, Citrus Health Network, Alkermes and HCA Healthcare each reached the $100,000 mark, rounding out a client list concentrated in retail, health care and pharmaceuticals.

On the executive side, the firm’s clients mostly landed at $20,000 for the year, reflecting a portfolio more heavily weighted toward legislative lobbying than executive branch work.

19) RSA Consulting Group

RSA Consulting Group placed No. 19 in this year’s rankings, posting $3.96 million in total compensation across all four quarters of 2025.

The firm generated $3.26 million from legislative work and $700,000 from executive branch lobbying. Its strongest legislative quarter came at the start of the year, with first-quarter receipts of about $775,000, and quarterly totals remained steady through the Fall. Executive earnings were more modest but consistent, hovering between roughly $170,000 and $180,000 per quarter.

The firm is led by Ron Pierce, whose team includes Josiah Johnson, Matthew Herndon, Melody Arnold, Natalie Brown, Natalie King and Will George. Together, they maintained a broad book of business in both chambers and across the executive branch in Q4.

Legislative filings show IDEA Florida at $100,000 for the year, followed by the Florida Association of Community Health Centers at $80,000. Allegis Redwood Maxim Public Affairs, Vinik Sports Group and Visit Tampa Bay each reported approximately $70,000 in payments, reflecting a mix of education, health care and regional development interests.

On the executive side, several clients clustered at the $20,000 mark, including A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, AdventHealth, Allegis Redwood Maxim Public Affairs, the American Fire Sprinkler Association-Florida Chapter and American Medical Response.

20) Shumaker Advisors Florida

Shumaker Advisors Florida closed out the Top 20 with $3.86 million in total earnings for 2025, carving out a steady presence in a competitive field of mid-tier firms.

That total included $2.76 million in legislative work and another $1.10 million lobbying the executive branch. Their strongest quarter came late in the year, with Q4 legislative receipts at $510,000, matching a consistent upward trend across the back half of the calendar.

The firm is led by Alan Suskey, and the seven-person team also includes Amy Bisceglia, Jim Taylor, JD White, Michael Johnston, Nickolas Lowe and Sandy Murman. In the fourth quarter alone, they reported representing 99 legislative clients and 98 executive clients — a sizable portfolio for a firm in this revenue tier.

On the legislative side, Aquarian Holdings stood out at $119,998 for the year. Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates, DailyPay, Scholar Education and the Florida Public Defender Association each showed six-figure totals, reflecting a client sheet anchored in finance, legal services and education-related interests.

Executive branch filings mirrored much of that roster. Aquarian Holdings again topped the list at $120,000, while Conduent, DailyPay, the Florida Public Defender Association and Lakefront Estates each reported $60,000 in payments over the course of the year.

Across 2025, Shumaker Advisors Florida’s quarterly reports proved consistent, placing them firmly among Florida’s top mid-majors.