Banking

From Buying Power to Ownership: The Next Chapter of Latino Economic Influence

Latinos are helping drive the American economy. But a growing body of research points to a more consequential question: Who owns the assets, builds the wealth, and decides where the money goes?

Hector Amendola SimplyPMG
Hector Amendola Comes to AVANCE Global to Renew His Inspiration

Hector Amendola relishes the chance to be a connector and facilitator for others

Daniela Mounger Wells Fargo & Company
Daniela Mounger Led a Team to Make Sending Money Abroad Easier for Families and Friends at Wells Fargo

Daniela Mounger and Co. are excited to make life a little easier for immigrants and their families

Martin Cabrera Jr. Cabrera Capital Markets
Martin Cabrera Jr. Wants Latinos to Control the Capital

The Cabrera Capital Markets founder says building Latino wealth depends on who controls the capital and how deliberately it circulates within the community

Alvaro Silva The Coca-Cola Company
Alvaro Silva is Always Coca-Cola

Alvaro Silva made it to the company he’d always wanted to work for, but it took some time.

Gabriel Yorio Inter-American Development Bank Group
Gabriel Yorio Brings Unrivaled Experience to the Inter-American Development Bank

Gabriel Yorio, Vice President for Finance and Administration at the IDB, brings decades of experience across government, public policy, and finance.

Alexander B. Anaya Bank of America
Alexander Anaya Has Arrived in Houston to Be the Partner Physicians Can Grow With

Alexander Anaya is Bank of America’s enterprise business development officer, growing relationships with physicians, dentists, and veterinarians throughout Houston

Patty Juarez Wells Fargo
Patty Juarez Makes Financial Literacy Personal at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo’s Executive Vice President of External Engagement brings three decades of access, representation, and financial literacy to AVANCE Global

Patricia Pacheco de Baez Bank of America
Patricia Pacheco de Baez Is a Relentless Unicorn

Bank of America’s Patricia Pacheco de Baez is uniquely positioned to serve ultra high-networth clients amidst the greatest wealth transfer in history

Julian Parra Parra Strategic Advisory
Julian Parra and His Commitment to Supporting Others

Julian Parra has enjoyed a long, successful career in commercial banking. Across more than three-and-a-half…

Nilo Barredo Citi
Nilo Barredo is Willing to Step Back to Leap Forward

Nilo Barredo is many things, but the most important attribute may be his adaptability

Latinos in Finance to Watch
Latinos in Finance to Watch: June 2025

In our second Latinos in Finance to Watch list, meet nine impressive Hispanic and Latino executives making waves

Lydia Ramirez Five Star Bank
Lydia Ramirez Creates Opportunities

Five Star’s Lydia Ramirez reveals how she built the organization’s very first DEI program and shares how it will help the bank execute an aggressive growth plan

Juan C. Andrade
Juan C. Andrade Named USAA President and CEO

A member of USAA’s Board of Directors since 2019, Juan C. Andrade steps into the role with a passion for serving the military community and commitment to USAA’s 102-year legacy

Catherine Blaesing, Edward Suarez, Michael Miranda BMO Financial
The Culture of BMO Financial Sets It Apart

Whether it’s attracting top talent with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills or expanding the business footprint, three tenured leaders at BMO Financial reflect on what sets their organization apart

José Cabada Miguel Matos USAA
Miguel Matos and José Cabada Rose from Humble Beginnings

Miguel Matos and José Cabada of USAA are proof of what is possible when you feel like you belong

Jose Guerra JPMorganChase International Private Bank
Jose Guerra Steers JPMorganChase’s Private Bank Global Growth

Jose Guerra was brought aboard to strategically align JPMorganChase’s International Private Bank, a fast-growing business with immense potential

Joselyn Matamoros
NextGen to Watch: Joselyn Matamoros

Joselyn Matamoros shares her passion for finance and financial literacy and knows that you cannot build your career on your own

James Cotto Morgan Stanley
James Cotto Leads Authentically at Morgan Stanley

James Cotto shares his career journey, passion for his profession, and the power of authenticity

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The Top 10 Largest Latino-Owned Financial Companies

Discover the top ten largest Latino-owned financial companies and their crucial role in promoting financial equity for underserved communities and minorities

Jerry Plush
Jerry Plush and Amerant Bank Expand Commitment to Latino Community

Jerry Plush, chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank, shares his company’s vision and rationale for recent partnership with LiS: Latinos in Sports