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So proud of my brother Eddie who today was named the head of SBS Puerto Rico. Congratulations Eddy 👏👏👏 Love You very much!
So proud of my brother Eddie who today was named the head of SBS Puerto Rico. Congratulations Eddy 👏👏👏 Love You very much!
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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National CFP Board Member
CFP Board
- Present 2 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is a 501(c)3 certifying and standards-setting organization that administers the Certified Financial Planner certification program and oversees more than 93,000 professionals using the CFP® certification in the United States.
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Center for Financial Planning - Diversity Advisory Group
CFP Board
- 4 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
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National FPA Board Member
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- 3 years
Economic Empowerment
First minority member on the National Board of the Financial Planning Association.
The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) is the leading membership organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals and those engaged in the financial planning process. -
Diversity Committee Member
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- 3 years
My efforts were focused on bringing attention to the changing demographics in America and the need for creating diversity in the financial planning profession - with an emphasis on Hispanics and African-Americans.
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National Advisory Board - Journal of Financial Planning
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- 2 years
Economic Empowerment
Publications
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Small Business, Big Life for Women - 7 Secrets For Designing A Business to Help You Live Your Best Life
Financial Greatness, Inc.
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My Street Money - A Street Level View of Managing Your Money From the Heart to the Bank
Financial Greatness, Inc.
Honors & Awards
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24 People Who Will Shape Wealth Planning in 2024
Financial Planning Magazine
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InvestmentNews: Top Financial Professionals in the US - Hot List 2023
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Billboard Magazine Top Business Managers List (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Billboard Magazine
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Investopedia's Top 100 Advisors (2019 and 2023)
Investopedia
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Latino Leaders Magazine: Top Latinos in Wealth & Investment Management
Latino Leaders Magazine
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Variety Business Managers Elite List 2018
Variety Magazine
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First Annual InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards: See It, Be It, Role Model
InvestmentNews
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Heart of Financial Planning Award
Financial Planning Association
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Person Making a Difference in the Lives of Americans
People en Espanol
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Inaugural Latin Business 100
Latin Business Magazine
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Small Business Journalist of the Year
U.S. Small Business Administration : Los Angeles District Office
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Best Self-Help Book: The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness
International Latino Book Awards
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Inspirational and Leadership Award
Boyle Heights College Institute
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Top 100 Advisors
Mutual Funds Magazine
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Financial Planner of the Month
Mutual Funds Magazine
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California Resolution
California Senator Art Torres
Languages
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Global Financial Planning Institute
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National Association of Enrolled Agents
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The CIGA Network
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Exit Planning Institute
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CalCPA
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National Association of Tax Practioners (NATP)
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Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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- Present
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