My Story and Services

Yahaira Felix is a highly skilled and dedicated financial advisor with 17 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals. With a strong foundation in specific areas of focus such as investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, Estate planning strategy, Business succession planning, structured products, Insurance solutions, stock option plans; Yahaira takes pride in delivering personalized financial solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Professional Experience
Yahaira Felix focuses on:
• Comprehensive Financial Planning: Developing customized strategies to help build, grow, and preserve wealth.
• Investment Management: Crafting diversified portfolios to align with clients’ risk tolerance and long-term objectives.
• Retirement Planning: Helping clients secure their future with strategies for income sustainability and tax efficiency.
• Estate & Legacy Planning: Assisting clients in protecting their assets and leaving a lasting legacy.
• Small Business Financial Solutions: Supporting business owners with succession planning, employee benefits, and growth strategies.

Educational Background
Committed to staying at the forefront of the financial industry, she has obtained licenses, Series 7, 6, 63 & 66 Licenses.

Client-Centered Approach
At the core of Yahaira’s philosophy is a commitment to building long-lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. By actively listening to clients’ goals and concerns, Yahaira ensures that every financial strategy is aligned with their values and aspirations.

Personal Interests
When not working with clients, Yahaira enjoys hosting get togethers, boating, traveling, cooking, staying active in the community, and above all, spending time with her kids, Hector and Edni-Citlali. She is passionate about mental health, personal growth and giving back to charitable organizations or local initiatives. Furthermore, she is actively involved as a Board member at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Latino community.
Services Include
Securities Agent: VT, OR, GA, WI, WA, TN, SC, KY, NY, LA, DC, MO, MI, PA, NC, CA, TX, OH, IL, NV, MS, CO, OK, IN, HI, FL, AZ, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    Maintain Good Cybersecurity Habits
    Whether it’s strengthening your passwords or treating emails from unknown senders with more caution, you can take several steps to help reduce the threat of identity theft, online scams, malware, fraud and more.
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    Cybersecurity for Seniors: A Guide for Loved Ones
    Senior citizens are regularly targeted by cyber criminals. Learn how to help protect your elderly loved ones.
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    Cybersecurity 101: Staying Safe at College
    College students can be prime targets for cybercriminals due to their lack of knowledge about cyber threats, frequent use of social media and usage of multiple devices.
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    Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
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  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
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  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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