Maria is a former branch chief in the Investment Management Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Having worked as an examiner and branch chief, she gained experience in evaluating the operations and processes of registered investment advisers. Maria obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification in 2016. In 2015, she became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). Maria holds an MBA in Finance from Pace University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo.