FINDING THE BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN MIAMI FOR YOU
Partnering with the right financial planner can split the difference between a healthy financial future and an uncertain one. A number of factors ought to be considered when choosing which wealth management firm is the best fit for you. Click here to read about how MAXIMAI Investment Partners compares against other wealth management firms in the greater Miami area.
By Michelle Abrego 18 Apr, 2018 at 13:21
New York-based Dynasty Financial Partners has appointed Jason Pinkham, director of relationship management and transition services, to oversee its international business within its network of advisory firms.
Pinkham, one of the founding members of Dynasty, took on the responsibilities on April 1. He steps in after Javier Rivero, formerly a senior vice president for its international division, left to join growing independent broker-dealer Insigneo in December 2017.
A spokesperson from Dynasty said: ‘After working across all facets of the business, he is well-positioned to work directly with our international firms on strategy, day to day operations, and client cases.’
He will also work closely with Dynasty’s resource partners that service its international advisor network. The firm has an ongoing partnership to give its clients access to Insigneo‘s brokerage services which was first announced in 2016 when Dynasty expanded its non-resident client unit.
Dynasty’s network includes two Coral Gables-based RIAs, MAXIMAI Investment Partners and Premia Global Advisors, as well as a team with Canadian clients and another that focuses on Indian clients with connections to Silicon Valley’s tech scene.
Pinkham hopes to capture more international opportunities as the landscape for US offshore continues to evolve and more advisors see value in the independent model.
‘The independent model allows for the type of flexibility international clients need allowing for multi custodians, product providers, and technologies that cater to their specific needs,’ said Pinkman.
Adding: ‘We are still in the early stages of a very large and interesting opportunity in the international space as clients and advisors continue to be educated on benefits of the RIA space. We now have firms covering clients in countries in Latin America, Asia, North America, and Europe.’
Later in the year, the firm is looking to launch a seminar in Miami to educate independent advisors as well as those interested in the independent space.
Dynasty has also been working with large institutions to create committees and working groups to help them tailor how they direct their investments of funds and resources to better match international clients’ demands.
Registered Investment Advisor Based in Coral Gables, Florida, Focuses on Ultra-High-Net Worth Global Clients
Multi-Lingual and Multi-Generational Global Advisory Team; Broker Dealer Services through Global Investor Services (GIS)
September 13, 2016 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Two leading global financial advisors — Elizabeth (Lisa) van Walleghem and Thomas J. (Jim) Butler III — with previous responsibility for managing $550 million in client assets, announced today that they have left Merrill Lynch and are partnering with Dynasty Financial Partners to launch a new firm, MAXIMAI Investment Partners.
Based in Coral Gables, Florida, MAXIMAI Investment Partners is an independent boutique investment advisory firm focused on working with ultra-high-net worth entrepreneurs and families from around the world.
In addition to Mr. Butler and Ms. van Walleghem, Alejandro Behrens, Daniella Viete, and Ana Bueso are joining MAXIMAI – all from the Merrill Lynch Miami Latam Complex.
The MAXIMAI team is multigenerational, multilingual and global — as are their clients. MAXIMAI provides concierge services to those entrepreneurs and families with international financial interests, and also provides a keen understanding of the entrepreneurial perspective and the Latin American experience.
“One of the main reasons that we have decided to launch MAXIMAI is our desire to build stronger relationships with our clients, their families and communities by offering objective and transparent advice unconstrained by the structure of a one-firm model,” said Ms. van Walleghem.
According to Mr. Butler, “Given the pace of change within global markets, we must maintain the agility to identify new developments, tap attractive opportunities around the world and deliver advanced solutions while safeguarding client assets. Independence equips us to do all this and more.”
“Lisa, Jim and their team have a strong track record working with institutions and families in Latin America, Europe and around the world on a broad array of complex financial issues. Now, as an independent financial advisory firm, they are well positioned for success in the future as they build out their business. At Dynasty, we are delighted to be partnering with MAXIMAI in expanding our Latin American and international business,” said Shirl Penney, President and CEO of Dynasty.
“One feature that distinguishes the independent wealth management segment is the ability to choose platforms and providers that uniquely meet the client’s needs, which is especially relevant for global clients,” said Javier Rivero, Senior Vice President, International Division at Dynasty. “MAXIMAI recognizes that the independent model is the future for advisors working with global clients that require a truly open platform and we congratulate them on their decision.”
MAXIMAI offers clients and their families comprehensive wealth management services designed to help clients ensure they achieve their most important goals. Their capabilities include international planning, Family Office Services, investment management and, through an extensive network, access to domestic and international estate and trust services, investment bankers, attorneys, tax and other professionals who can ably guide clients through the intricacies of working globally.
MAXIMAI develops customized portfolios that address each client’s specific preferences using a well-developed set of investment models and carefully vetted outside managers. Their strategy team executes market analysis, manager selection and performance monitoring, and employs tactical investment models dependent on clients’ specific objectives as well as market outlook. For more information, please visit https://maximaipartners.com/.
By selecting Dynasty Financial Partners’ integrated platform and Core Value Pillars, MAXIMAI will utilize portions of Dynasty’s investment platform and integrated marketing solutions as well as Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services to custody their advisory assets, Addepar for their client performance reporting and Dynasty’s customized version of Salesforce as their CRM.
Dynasty has entered into an agreement with Global Investor Services, L.C. (“GIS”) in Miami, Florida to provide broker-dealer services for its partner firms, which include custody (through its clearing agreement with Pershing, LLC, a Bank of New York subsidiary), back office and trading solutions.
Ms. van Walleghem, Mr. Butler, Mr. Behrens and Ms. Viete are all registered representatives of GIS.
Dynasty Financial Partners has an existing international business: the firm announced that Florida-based Premia Global Advisors joined the Dynasty Network in early 2016 and, since 2013, Dynasty has also had a very successful partnership with Richardson GMP, one of Canada’s largest independent advisory firms.
MAXIMAI Investment Partners, LLC (“MAXIMAI”) is an investment advisor in Coral Gables, Florida. MAXIMAI is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration of an investment advisor with the SEC does not constitute an endorsement of the firm or indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. A copy of MAXIMAI’s current written disclosure brochure filed with the SEC which discusses among other things, MAXIMAI’s business practices, our services and fees is available through the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, or by contacting us. MAXIMAI’s services are not available in all states or jurisdictions. MAXIMAI only conducts business in states or jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or excluded or exempted from registration requirements. MAXIMAI’s advisors are also registered representatives of Global Investment Services (GIS), a registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member located at 777 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida.When acting as registered representatives, securities products and services are offered through GIS. Investment advisory and brokerage services involve different types of services, fees, compensation arrangements, rights and responsibilities. Please contact us for additional information. MAXIMAI, GIS, Dynasty Financial Partners, Fidelity Investments, Pershing-Bank of New York Mellon Addepar and Salesforce are not affiliated companies.