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Insigneo Attracts Founding Member of $6 Billion Raymond James Team
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, welcomes The Americas Financial Group, a newly formed team led by José Cabrera Sr., alongside José Cabrera Jr. and Kristina Cabrera. The launch of their independent venture under Insigneo’s platform marks a key move in the international wealth management landscape, following their recent separation from The Americas Group of Raymond James.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · November 17, 2025
Insigneo to acquire VectorGlobal accounts, strengthening its footprint in Latin America
Strategic acquisition of over $4 billion in client assets and key advisor teams bolsters Insigneo's position as the leading independent wealth management platform for Latin America
By Insigneo · Via GlobeNewswire · October 21, 2025
Insigneo Unveils Alia 2.0: Powering Advisor-Centric Multi-Custody Connectivity
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm, has officially launched Alia 2.0, a next-generation technology platform designed to streamline and modernize the way investment professionals manage their practices. This proprietary solution brings together important elements of the advisor workflow into one cohesive digital environment, empowering users with greater clarity, control, and efficiency.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · September 4, 2025
Insigneo Strengthens Texas Presence With Appointment of Mayobanex Martinez as Senior Relationship Manager
Insigneo, a leading wealth management firm, announces the appointment of Mayobanex Martinez as Senior Relationship Manager. He will be based in Houston, joining the Client Experience team and reporting to Alberto Lopez, Head of Relationship Management. In this role, he will support Investment Professionals across Texas and other markets in the Northern Cone.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 12, 2025
Insigneo Appoints Paul Caulfield as Chief Compliance Officer
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Caulfield as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). In this strategic role, he will oversee the firm’s global compliance, AML, and risk management efforts, ensuring continued adherence to the highest standards of integrity and regulatory excellence. Paul will report directly to Javier Rivero, President & COO of Insigneo, and will be based at the company’s Miami headquarters.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · May 14, 2025
Hector E. Silen Join Insigneo to Strengthen Its Network in Miami
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, is thrilled to announce that Hector E. Silen has joined its expanding network. This strategic addition is part of the company’s effort to enhance its presence, spearheaded by Insigneo’s New York Market Head.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2024
René E. Faría Joins Insigneo to Strengthen Its Network in New York
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, is thrilled to announce that René E. Faría has joined its expanding network. This strategic addition is part of the company’s effort to enhance its presence, spearheaded by Insigneo’s New York Market Head.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · December 5, 2024
Insigneo Appoints Virginia Lopez as Platform Capabilities Manager in Montevideo, Uruguay
Insigneo, a leading financial services firm, has announced the addition of Virginia Lopez as Platform Capabilities Manager within its Investment Solutions Group. Lopez will be based in Montevideo, where she will oversee the enhancement and adoption of the firm's platform offerings and work closely with investment professionals across all regions to deliver tailored solutions for their clients. In her new role, she will report to Mirko Joldzic, Insigneo’s Head of Investment Solutions.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · December 3, 2024
Insigneo Recruits Former Merrill Lynch Advisor to Strengthen its Network
Insigneo, a prominent name in wealth management, announces the addition of Esteban Diaz as Senior Vice President to its expanding network. Diaz joins Insigneo under the guidance of Chile Market Head Jose Luis Carreño, further strengthening the firm’s commitment to serving high-net-worth clients in Latin America.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2024
Jeannie P. Adams Joins Insigneo’s Network, Bringing Decades of Expertise in Wealth Management
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm in the financial services industry, is excited to welcome Jeannie P. Adams to its distinguished network of financial advisors. This key addition comes through a joint effort by Insigneo’s Market Heads in New York and Miami.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · July 31, 2024
Insigneo Enhances Work Environment with Relocation of Uruguay Office
Insigneo, a dynamic global wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the relocation of its Uruguay office to Zonamerica, Ruta 8 km 17.500 Edificio Beta 4 Of. 001A. It officially opened its doors on April 18th, 2024. This expansion not only provides ample space but also consolidates the Insigneo team in one unified workspace.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · April 19, 2024
Insigneo Announces Inauguration of Flagship Houston Office
Insigneo, a dynamic global wealth management firm, is delighted to unveil the opening of its flagship office in Houston, Texas. This occasion marks a significant milestone for Insigneo as it materializes its presence in Texas.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2024
Insigneo Relocates New York City Office to Prestigious Park Avenue Address
Insigneo, a dynamic global wealth management firm, is thrilled to share the exciting news of its New York City office's relocation to the vibrant 410 Park Avenue, Suite 420, nestled in the heart of the Plaza district. This move symbolizes Insigneo's dedication to growth and underscores its commitment to fostering a cutting-edge work environment that energizes and inspires its valued team.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · March 25, 2024
Patricia Holder and Nicole Spirgatis join Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, a global leader in wealth management services, proudly welcomes financial advisors Patricia Holder and Nicole Spirgatis, along with Renato Izaguirre as a Client Associate, to its network. Together, they form Phoenix Private Client Group, a testament to unwavering client service and dedication.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · February 21, 2024
Insigneo appoints Michael Averett as Chief Revenue Officer
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Averett as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This newly created role, based in Miami, will be reporting to Javier Rivero, President & COO of Insigneo. As CRO, Mr. Averett will be overseeing the firm's revenue-generating facets and actively driving the company’s organic growth strategy.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2024
Insigneo Welcomes Aventura Private Wealth, and its Founder Shmuel Maya
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Aventura Private Wealth LLC, and its founder Shmuel Maya, to their platform of global financial advisors.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · January 22, 2024
Insigneo has successfully completed the acquisition of PNC's Latin American Brokerage and Advisory Business
Insigneo, a prominent global wealth management firm, has successfully completed the acquisition of the Latin American consumer brokerage and advisory accounts of PNC Investments, PNC Managed Account Solutions, and PNC Bank. This strategic move, initially announced on August 22, 2023, represents an important milestone for Insigneo, as it expands its Mexican client base as well as its geographic footprint by establishing new offices in Texas.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · December 1, 2023
Insigneo Welcomes Verónica López-López as Managing Director
Insigneo, the Miami-based wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Verónica López-López as Managing Director. Before joining Insigneo, Ms. López-López served as Executive Director at Morgan Stanley for 14 years, where she cultivated her expertise in wealth management and client relationship building.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · October 23, 2023
Insigneo Hires Morgan Stanley Advisor to Drive Growth in New York and Northeast Markets
Insigneo, a leading wealth management firm, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its team, Evelyn Benbrahim, who brings over a decade of experience from Morgan Stanley. Benbrahim's appointment comes as part of Insigneo's strategic efforts to expand its presence in the New York and Northeast markets, building on the recent appointment of Alfredo J. Maldonado to lead its expansion in New York City.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · September 18, 2023
Insigneo Welcomes Carlos Mejia as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Insigneo, a leading player in the financial services industry, is thrilled to announce the addition of Carlos Mejia to its executive team as the new Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Carlos will report directly to Raul Henriquez, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise that will be instrumental in shaping Insigneo's inorganic growth strategy.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · September 14, 2023
Insigneo to Acquire PNC’s Latin American Brokerage and Investment Operations
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm, is pleased to announce that Insigneo Securities, LLC and Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Latin American consumer brokerage and investment accounts of PNC Investments, PNC Managed Account Solutions, and PNC Bank. PNC will retain the deposit and loan accounts of customers with brokerage assets and assets under management moving to Insigneo and will continue to support the U.S. banking needs of their international clients. This strategic move represents a significant milestone for Insigneo as it further solidifies its position as a leader in the independent wealth management industry.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2023
Insigneo Welcomes Eric Serfaty as Senior Vice President to the New York Office
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, is thrilled to announce the addition of Eric Serfaty as Senior Vice President to its New York office. With a diverse background and an impressive track record, Eric's expertise further bolsters Insigneo's commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions to its global clientele.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2023
Insigneo Opens New Coral Gables Office to Expand its Presence in South Florida
Insigneo, a leading financial services firm, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office in Coral Gables, reaffirming its commitment to serving the needs of its growing community of Investment Professionals in South Florida.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2023
International Wealth Management Firm Insigneo Incorporates Alfredo Maldonado to Lead Its Expansion in New York City
Insigneo, a leading global wealth management firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alfredo Maldonado as Managing Director and Market Head for New York and the US Northeast Region. Mr. Maldonado will be based at Insigneo’s expanding office located on Madison Avenue and 41st Street reporting to Rodolfo Castilla, Insigneo’s Head of Sales.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · May 15, 2023
Noted Financial Advisors Ximena Guevara and Carolina Thompson Join Insigneo From Morgan Stanley
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, today announced the affiliation of Ximena Guevara and Carolina Thompson, along with their Client Associate, Fernando Perez Castillo. The 20-year industry veterans, who both join Insigneo as Senior Vice President, together have over $120M in assets under management, producing close to $1M in annual revenues. The team will be based at the firm’s Miami headquarters.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · March 6, 2023
Insigneo Appoints Homar Mauras to Market Head for the Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean
Insigneo, a leading international wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Homar Mauras as Market Head for the Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean. He will be based at the firm’s Puerto Rico office.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2023
Peter Isern Joins the Insigneo Network to Form IM Wealth Management
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced today that it is welcoming Peter Isern as a Senior Vice President in Miami.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2022
Insigneo Welcomes New Head of Investment Products
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has appointed a new Head of Investment Products, Mirko Joldzic, who joined the firm today, based in the firm’s Miami Headquarter reporting to Javier Rivero, Insigneo’s president & COO.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · March 21, 2022
Mariano Scandizzo Joins Insigneo’s Investment Committee
Insigneo, the rapidly growing Miami-based Independent broker-dealer and Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm, has officially incorporated Mariano Scandizzo, the Head of Insigneo Advisory Services, into its Investment Committee.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · November 24, 2021
Insigneo Hosts Office Launch Event in NYC
Insigneo, the rapidly growing Miami-based Independent broker-dealer and Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm, has opened its doors at their new office location in Madison Ave, NYC. Following their strong advisors recruitment effort in 2021, this milestone comes as part of their strategic support strategy for financial advisors leaving the traditional setting of large wirehouses and starting their own practice with an independent firm.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2021
Insigneo Welcomes Ignacio Barcena From Wells Fargo
Insigneo, the fast-growing Miami-based Independent broker-dealer and Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm, welcomes Ignacio Barcena and his assistant Liliana Borrero, from Wells Fargo Advisors in Miami. Together, this powerful team has over four decades of working experience in the financial services industry.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · October 20, 2021
Insigneo Welcomes Advisors from Amerant Bank
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent as three Advisors from Amerant Bank join the firm’s independent network based in Miami. The Advisors are Vicent Costa, Ciro Vasquez, and Juan Zenck, who came together to form a team at Insigneo.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2021
Debra Tyler Joins DM Wealth Management and the Insigneo Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent as Debra Tyler joins DM Wealth Management, already a part of the firm’s independent network based in Miami. Debra joins Financial Advisors Zoraida Diaz and Cristina Mendez, founders of DM Wealth Management. Each of the three women holds the position of Managing Director with DM Wealth Management.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · September 30, 2021
Insigneo Appoints Miguel Reyes as its New Head of Marketing and Branding
Insigneo, the Miami-based Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has officially appointed Miguel Reyes as its new Head of Marketing and Branding. Miguel, who has until now served as the Head of Investment Products, will now be responsible for leading the global firm’s marketing and branding strategy, communications, and innovation initiatives. He will also be joining the firm’s Executive Management Committee.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · September 9, 2021
Roberto R. Pena Joins Tenet Global Advisors Group and Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent as a leading financial advisor has joined the firm's independent network based in Miami. Roberto R. Pena will join the well-established team Tenet Global Advisors and its many financial advisors who are already part of Insigneo's network.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 31, 2021
Bay Wealth Group Joins Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent as a team of leading financial advisors has joined the firm’s independent network after time at various financial firms. Father and son team, Jeffrey B. Kline Sr. and Jeffrey B. Kline II, from Wells Fargo—along with the addition of Juan A. González from Kovack International—have joined to create The Bay Wealth Group at Insigneo.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · August 12, 2021
Jorge Sonville Joins Insigneo’s Network From Merrill Lynch
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm has incorporated new top talent from Merrill Lynch as Financial Advisor Jorge Sonville has joined the firm’s independent network based in Miami as Managing Director.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2021
Insigneo’s Ahmed Riesgo Promoted to Chief Investment Officer
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has promoted former Chief Investment Strategist, Ahmed Riesgo, to become the firm’s newest Chief Investment Officer in recognition of his significant contributions to the firm.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · July 20, 2021
Female-Led Team Managing $800MM Joins Insigneo From Wells Fargo
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated a new team of leading financial advisors who formed Green Grove Wealth Management. This unique, four-woman group represents decades of dynamic international financial experience serving high net worth clients and is comprised of financial advisors Isadora Del Llano, Yzana Oestreicher, Maria Elena Garcia, and Nilia Gasson.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · July 14, 2021
Husband and Wife Duo Sebastian Colaroff and Veronika Stipanic Join Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent from Lafise Securities, as two leading financial advisors have joined the firm’s independent network based in Miami. Financial advisor husband and wife duo Sebastian Colaroff and Veronika Stipanic have joined Insigneo as Vice Presidents, adding to the growing list of financial advisors that have joined the company in the past few months. Together, they manage a total of $120M in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · June 29, 2021
Husband and Wife Duo Sebastian Colaroff and Veronika Stipanik Join Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent from Lafise Securities, as two leading financial advisors have joined the firm’s independent network based in Miami. Financial advisor husband and wife duo Sebastian Colaroff and Veronika Stipanik have joined Insigneo as Vice Presidents, adding to the growing list of financial advisors that have joined the company in the past few months. Together, they manage a total of $120M in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · June 29, 2021
Nelson Vallin Joins Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent from HSBC, as a leading financial advisor has joined the firm’s independent network based in Miami. Nelson O. Vallin has joined Insigneo as Senior Vice President and Investment Consultant, adding to the growing list of financial advisors that have joined the company in the past few months. He manages $212M in all Latin America but mostly in Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Brazil.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2021
Carlos Carreño Joins Insigneo’s Network
Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, has incorporated new top talent from HSBC. Carlos Carreño has joined as Global AML Officer, a newly designed role in the organization, focused on enhancing Insigneo’s AML procedures. In that capacity, he will be leading the existing AML team and will be reporting directly to George “Tres” Arnett, General Counsel.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · June 8, 2021
Insigneo Continues US Expansion with Office in New York City; Welcomes Industry Veterans Alden Baxter and Adelina Rodriguez to the Team
Insigneo, the leading Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory Firm specializing in serving investment professionals with an international clientele, announced the opening of a new office located in midtown Manhattan. Insigneo’s New York office, which will cater to the extensive international Private Banker, RIA and Financial Advisor community in NYC, immediately becomes a top alternative for professionals from traditional and domestically focused wealth management firms, considering an independent model.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · May 6, 2021
Insigneo Appoints New Head of Technology and Innovation
Industry veteran Vikas Saxena, will be joining Insigneo, the Miami-based Independent Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory firm, as the company’s new Head of Technology and Innovation. In this role, he will report to Javier Rivero, Insigneo’s Chief Operating Officer. This key position has overall responsibility for Insigneo’s existing and future technology ecosystem, at a time when the company is growing rapidly and continues to execute on its vision of being the first tech-enabled US wealth management platform designed to service the needs of independent advisors and their clients globally. In his new role Vikas will also lead the firm’s innovation committee.
By Insigneo · Via Business Wire · April 29, 2021