Vanessa N. Martinez
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC | Managing Director, Partner
CHICAGO, IL 60631
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CRD#: 5494262
Professional summary
Vanessa N Martinez, who also goes by Vanessa N Dubon, Vanessa N Monterrosa, Vanessa Monterrosa, is a registered financial advisor currently at EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
Vanessa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Vanessa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
As a Partner and Managing Director, Vanessa’s primary focus is guiding families through all aspects of their wealth. Vanessa’s passion enables her to dive deep into family dynamics and find actionable solutions for complex problems. By partnering with families, Vanessa is able to build meaningful relationships and help them pass on their legacy.
Prior to joining at The Lerner Group, Vanessa spent seven years in Guatemala managing international lumber sales throughout Europe, Canada and Central America; all while earning her BBA from the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. Upon returning to Chicago, Vanessa completed her MBA from North Park University. Vanessa shifted her focus to financial services at JPMorgan in 2008 where she found her passion for helping clients navigate the financial landscape. Vanessa holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
Vanessa’s enthusiasm for family values extends to her leadership in community activities. She oversees the annual planning for the Hispanic congregation of the Northwest Church of Christ and is an active member of Step Up, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young girls reach their fullest potential in education.
While community involvement, leadership at The Lerner Group and working with families across the country fills her days, she is first and foremost a committed wife and mother of two.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Institutional consulting
Philanthropic services
Loans/credit services
Trust & estate planning
Financial planning
Insurance
Trading individual securities
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
2M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Vanessa N Dubon | Vanessa N Monterrosa | Vanessa Monterrosa
Other business activities
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SER Summits Inc.; 6650 N Northwest Hwy Ste 1W Chicago, IL 60631; not investment related; volunteer since 06/2023; community-building company that has one conference a year for Latino Financial Advisors; 4 hrs/mo
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 1, 2024 - Present
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC
Office #1: 6650 N Northwest Hwy Suite 1w, Chicago, IL 60631RIA
CRD#: 329974
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 22, 2019 - March 8, 2022
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145323
Deerfield, IL
Past
October 15, 2013 - March 8, 2022
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 116681
DEERFIELD, IL
Past
October 1, 2012 - October 15, 2013
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 12, 2008 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC
CRD#: 329974 / SEC#: 801-129561
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
Illinois(3/1/2024)
IAR
Texas(8/29/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC
CRD#: 329974 / SEC#: 801-129561
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Contact information
Main Address
6650 N Northwest Hwy Suite 1w, Chicago, IL 60631
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 595-8812
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 329 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 131,082,341 |
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Company Information
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Managing Director, PartnerCRD#: 329974Chicago, IL 60631TRUST BUT VERIFY
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