
Timeline
About me
Director of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Steer-Co for UNIDOS- United for Hispanics & Latinos ERG
Education

Hialeah high school
1981 - 1984
Florida international university
1989 - 1991Bachelor of science (b.s.)
Experience

Tgi fridays
Feb 1992 - Oct 1993Resteruant managerI managed the front of the house in a 300 seat restaurant that produced over $4 million in combined food and beverage revenues. I also responsible for inventory and food cost controls. I was responsible for managing a staff of 50. When I was needed I also doubled as a Kitchen manager on shift.

Farnell financial services
May 1995 - Oct 2000Vp business developmentI was the primary VP of business development for a boutique Venture Capital & Private Placement Services firm. I helped in the evaluation of business ideas and I created and wrote business plans for the purpose of raising seed or first stage venture capital through Regulation D 506 private offerings. We successfully raised capital for internet based business in eCommerce, Local Business Search Engine, Internet Service Provider, Broadband Telecommunications provider, Cancer Radiation Treatment Centers, Homeopathic health products, and Trans-dermal delivery devices. Show less

American express financial advisors
Nov 2000 - Aug 2002Registered representativeI provided financial and needs based analysis for individuals and families.

Peachtree settlement funding
Sept 2002 - Sept 2008As a Premium Finance professional I helped High Net Worth clients use life insurance to offset projected estate tax responsibilities through Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts. I created the preliminary underwriting file to be presented to credit facilities through UBS, Barclays Bank and others for financing of the premiums to pay for permanent life insurance with a face value of over $1,000,000.00 minimum inside of trust. This allowed clients not to use any out of pocket money to pay for insurance premiums. I created a network of independent Insurance brokers through IMO's & FMO's to facilitate transaction flow. Show less
Regional Sales Manager Premium Finance
May 2007 - Sept 2008Structured Settelment Financing Representative
Sept 2002 - Oct 2007

Metlife
Mar 2007 - Apr 2009Financial advisor representativeI provided Financial and Insurance services through the Cypress Group located in West Palm Beach.

Symetra
Apr 2009 - Mar 2011Independent investment advisor representativeAs an Independent Financial Adviser & Wealth Manager with Jordan Financial. I worked in a team of advisers providing portfolio & case design. I shared income creation strategies, wealth preservation, & wealth creation strategies using insurance products. We focused on 403b & 401k rollover opportunities for retirement income planning.

Planmember securities corporation
Mar 2011 - Aug 2015Investment advisor representativeI assist successful individuals and families with building, protecting and transferring their wealth from group plan accumulation accounts to Retirement income and wealth management strategies. I work with those who value advice and are willing to receive direction. By overseeing my client’s wealth I try to enhance the quality of their lives through outstanding guidance and service; I build strong relationships with my clients, allowing them to focus time on areas that give their life meaning and purpose. Show less

Cfis - cano financial & insurance services
Sept 2013 - Aug 2015Financial advisor & retirement income plannerDedicated to providing retirement income strategies that may maintain and improve lifestyle in retirement. I am focused on a hybrid approach that incorporates using insurance products with **guaranteed income benefit riders along side traditional portfolio investment strategies. The goal is to create a level of sustainable and reliable income stream, while gaining tax efficiency through the years. No need to guess how much you can afford to spend when you can create a strategy that can tell you how much you can without fear of income running out.**"Guarantees and Benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the underlying Insurance Company." Show less

The mutual fund store
Sept 2015 - nowVice president - investmentsInvestment Portfolio Services, Retirement Income Planning Services & Wealth Protection

Financial engines
Sept 2015 - nowSenior vice president - financial planningYou can’t get anywhere in life without a plan. That is why we make it our mission to deliver comprehensive retirement and financial planning to millions of mainstream Americans. Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped millions of everyday Americans prepare for a more secure retirement, and now we’re bringing high-quality help to millions more people just like you. It takes a unique perspective to combine all of your assets into one view – not just to see them all, but to make sense of them all. We provide a view not just into your retirement savings, but also Social Security, insurance, estate planning, college, health care - the full picture - all while putting your best interests first as we act in good faith, loyalty and care as fiduciaries. As an advisor at Financial Engines, I work hard every day on behalf of my clients and would welcome the opportunity to work on your behalf, too. Please reach out any time for more information. Show less

Edelman financial engines
Sept 2015 - nowDirector, Financial Planning
Jan 2015 - nowSR VP Finanical Planning
Sept 2015 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified erg leader
Erg leadership alliance (ela)Jul 2024 - View certificate

Chartered retirement planning counselor™ or crpc™ professional designation
College for financial planningOct 2016 - View certificate

Dacfp certificate in blockchain and digital assets
Digital assets council of financial professionalsMay 2021 
Smartvestor pro
Ramsey solutions, a dave ramsey companyMay 2017.webp)
Series 65 - uniform investment adviser law examination
Financial industry regulatory authority (finra)Apr 2009
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