
The Leon-Eguizabal Group at Morgan Stanley

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The Leon-Eguizabal Group - Where your successs is our priority
The Leon-Eguizabal Group brings together over 39 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses across the U.S. and Latin America. Our team is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of wealth management, financial planning, and generational wealth strategies.
As International Client Advisors, we offer extensive expertise in both domestic and international markets, with a particular experience in offshore jurisdictions. Our team listens to you and your family unique needs for both short and long-term planning. With a deep understanding of alternative investments, risk management and generational wealth planning, our team develops tailored strategies designed to meet your financial objectives.
At The Leon-Eguizabal Group, we pride ourselves on proactive management, advanced market analysis, and building lasting relationships. Our mission is to provide clients with the clarity and confidence, helping clients achieve their financial aspirations while staying prepared for future opportunities and challenges. We are fluent in both English and Spanish, and we understand the regulatory environment, as well as the ambitions of our diverse clientele.
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In a world of constant political, social and economic change, demonstrated strength and stability are invaluable assets. As one of the largest world's largest and strongest financial institutions, Morgan Stanley has successfully navigated over 85 years of market cycles, continually gaining new expertise, perspective and confidence.
Our international wealth management team helps clients manage complexity, project wealth and pursue new opportunities across global markets. Whether your goals span generational or continents, we are committed to guiding you through every financial challenge and opportunity.
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About Walter Alfredo Leon Diaz
Walter specializes in alternative investment products, providing clients with diverse opportunities to enhance their portfolios and achieve long-term financial stability. His comprehensive approach includes thorough risk assessment and proactive management, ensuring clients are well-prepared to withstand market volatility. In-depth detailed analysis on managing the next generational wealth for clients and their family.
Throughout his career, Walter has been dedicated to creating robust financial plans that adapt to changing market conditions. Walter's commitment to client success have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the financial community. An accomplishment for his work with clients was noted by Morgan Stanley and was awarded the 2024 Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley.
Whether working with high-net-worth individuals, families, or businesses, Walter remains focused on delivering exceptional value and fostering lasting relationships. His goal is to empower clients with confidence and clarity needed to achieve their financial aspiration, no matter how complex or challenging the journey may be.
About Paola Buendia
With a robust background in wealth management and investment strategies, Paola's role as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley harnesses these competencies, honed over years of dedicated service including her previous tenure as AVP Wealth Advisor at Citi. An accomplishment for her work with clients was noted by Morgan Stanley and was awarded the 2024 Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley. Fluent in English and Spanish, Paola aims to bring a diverse perspective to client interactions, fostering inclusive relationships that seek to help clients on their journey towards achieving their financial goals.
Combined with the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, our team helps navigate the complexities of wealth management, seeking to help ensure clients' financial goals are aligned with their needs. Fluent in English and Spanish, Paola brings a diverse perspective to our client interactions, fostering inclusive relationships that seek to help you on your journey towards your financial goals. My mission is to help empower clients through tailored financial strategies including a thorough risk assessment and proactive management. Ensuring clients are well-prepared to withstand market volatility for clients and the next generational wealth.
Throughout her career, Paola has been dedicated to creating robust financial plans that adapt to changing market conditions. Whether working with high-net-worth individuals, families, or businesses, Paola remains focused on delivering exceptional value and fostering lasting relationships. Her goal is to empower clients with confidence and clarity needed to achieve their financial aspiration, no matter how complex or challenging the journey may be.
About Alvaro Alvarez
He holds an International MBA from the FIU Chapman Graduate School of Business, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida International University, where he was recognized on the Dean’s List. Álvaro’s career is marked by a strong academic foundation and practical experience, including roles as a Business Development Trainee with Inter Miami CF and a Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley.
Álvaro is licensed in life, health, and variable contracts insurance and holds the Series 7, Series 66, and SIE certifications, making him fully registered to assist clients in navigating complex financial planning and investment strategies. Known for his client-first mindset and proactive approach, he is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals with professionalism and care.
Florida Department of Financial Services announced that Álvaro Alvarez has fulfilled the requirements of Florida Law regarding the below license certification.
0215 - Life, Health & Variable Contracts Insurance Agent
License # G194142 Issued December 7, 2024

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