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Don Cornwell Dynasty Equity
Don Cornwell Stresses the Importance of Being There in Person

Don Cornwell has helped shepherd massive sports and entertainment deals. He believes in doing it in person.

Leandro Tyberg Primestor Development
Before Primestor Began Transforming Neighborhoods, It Had to Transform Leandro Tyberg

Leandro Tyberg speaks on the origin of an organization that proves that underserved neighborhoods are an opportunity for the right investors.

Memo Ochoa Mexican National Team
Beyond the Goal: Memo Ochoa on Building What Comes Next

After his sixth and final World Cup, Memo Ochoa talks about mistakes, community, and the legacy he hopes to build off the pitch

Fernando De Leon Leon Capital Group
Fernando De Leon Makes the Case for Latino Ownership

Leon Capital Group founder and CEO Fernando De Leon explains why the next step for Latinos is turning hard work into ownership

Codie Sanchez JONESWORKS
Codie Sanchez Invests in Small Business Owners

Codie Sanchez Seeks to Create More Ownership with her new book, Own Or Be Owned

The Future of Homeownership: How Buyers Are Getting Creative
The Future of Homeownership: How Buyers Are Getting Creative

As traditional homeownership becomes harder to reach, buyers are reconsidering one of its oldest assumptions: that a home needs to belong to one person or one household

The New Rules of Retirement: How Financial Planning Is Evolving
The New Rules of Retirement: How Financial Planning Is Evolving

Longer lives, inflation, and Social Security uncertainty are reshaping retirement planning—from withdrawal rates to when work becomes optional.

The Billion-Dollar Business of Sports Ownership: Who Is Buying Sports Teams and Why
The Billion-Dollar Business of Sports Ownership: Who Is Buying Sports Teams and Why

As private equity, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors pour into professional sports, team ownership is shifting from billionaire trophy asset to scarce, global business.

What Cities Really Compete for During Global Events
What Cities Really Compete for During Global Events

As global competition intensifies, host cities are learning that the real prize isn’t tourism revenue — it’s the talent, investment, and reputation that outlast the closing ceremony.

Moving On Up

Martin Lythgoe, deputy general counsel for I Squared Capital, has gone from a small firm in Argentina to helping lead a top US energy investor

Dan Nieto Neighborhood Loans
Dan Nieto Plays the Long Game of Recruiting

To Dan Nieto, recruiting talent in the mortgage industry is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a journey, not an event.

Bernardo Ainza PayPal Ventures
Bernardo Ainza Leapt from Finance to Law

Bernardo Ainza went to law school at thirty-six. His mid-career career pivot paid off and now he handles global investments at PayPal Ventures.

Hisplaining Latino Wealth—or Rather, Our Lack Thereof

Laura Martínez shares her family’s philosophy on financial savings, what puts Latinos on the wrong side of the wealth gap, and how it’s time for a change

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

Lylette Pizarro
Meet the Founder: Lylette Pizarro, Influence Media Partners

Lylette Pizarro and Influence Media Partners set new standards within the music investment space to protect artists’ legacies and future work

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

Arturo Sneider Primestor
Arturo Sneider’s Urban Renewal Revolution

Arturo Sneider and Primestor continue to invest in communities that want opportunity through Primestor Investment Management

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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

Juan Gonzalez Ares Management
From Cuba to Counsel: Juan Gonzalez

As counsel at Ares Management, Juan Gonzalez leverages his diverse background and immigrant roots to drive success in the alternative investment space

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Finance News Roundup, May 17

Mortgage updates, crypto outlooks, and Latin American market analysis—your window into this week’s finance news roundup