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Rafael L. Mendoza

BALANZ
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
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CRD#: 7977510
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Rafael Leonardo MendozaBALANZ

Professional summary

Rafael Leonardo Mendoza, who also goes by Rafael Mendoza, Rafael Leonardo Mendoza De La Torre, Rafael Mendoza De La Torre, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALANZ located in Coral Gables, Florida.

Rafael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Rafael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Rafael Mendoza | Rafael Leonardo Mendoza De La Torre | Rafael Mendoza De La Torre

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Balanz Advisors LLC, Investment related business, Coral Gables, Florida- Financial Advisor, start date July 20, 2026, Approximate 50 percent during market hours, Investment Advisor Representative. ZOOLO VENTURES LLC, No Investment-related, Miami, FL, Business consulting services, Consultant, Co-owner, Started July 2023, devote 10 hours per month, Provide business consulting services such as pitch decks, business plans and business valuations. The time devoted to the business is limited and performed outside of trading and working hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 23, 2026 - Present

BALANZ

Office #1: 2811 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 710, Coral Gables, FL 33134
RIA
CRD#: 322263
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

October 10, 2024 - July 30, 2026

BLACK TORO LLC

RIA
CRD#: 315289
MIAMI, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BA
BALANZ
BALANZ | BALANZ ADVISORS LLC | BALANZ ADVISORS

CRD#: 322263 / SEC#: 801-126818

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Florida
(7/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/13/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/27/2026
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

BA
BALANZ
BALANZ | BALANZ ADVISORS LLC | BALANZ ADVISORS

CRD#: 322263 / SEC#: 801-126818

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2811 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 710, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing Address
Phone number
(786) 687-4066
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BALANZ FORM ADV II 3-31-2023 (1/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts64
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 165,284,564

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Company Information

BALANZ

CRD#: 322263Coral Gables, FL 33134

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