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Alejandro Mendieta
Michelle Febres
President Coastal wealth Private Client Group, a MassMutual Firm
Vice President National Marketing Group Services, Inc.
Alejandro Mendieta is the CEO and Founder of ELITE Family Office, in partnership with Coastal Wealth, a MassMutual firm. Overseeing one of Florida's largest financial services firms since 2015, Alejandro guides ELITE Family Office in providing comprehensive generational holistic financial planning, bespoke insurance solutions, disciplined investment strategies, and proactive personal service. With a focus on ultra-high net worth clientele, the firm is dedicated to managing, growing, and preserving wealth for current and future generations. Boasting a distinguished career, Alejandro has consistently been recognized as one of the top-ranked registered representatives, previously by LPL Financial and Metlife Premier Client Group, and currently by MassMutual. His achievements include prestigious awards such as the 2017 Coastal Wealth Managing Director of the Year Award. Widely acknowledged for his financial acumen, Alejandro has been featured in various media outlets, including MSN Noticias, El Nuevo Herald, Hispanic Network Magazine, Miami Diario, and Negocios en Florida. His reputation as a celebrated leader, speaker, and financial planner is well- established. Beyond his professional success, Alejandro is deeply committed to community service. Holding positions on the Executive Board of Directors for Boy Scouts of America, South Florida Council, and the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive Board of Directors, he actively contributes to the betterment of society. Appointed as a commissioner for the inaugural Millennial Debt Commission, Alejandro's philanthropic efforts extend to receiving awards such as the 2017 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Philanthropist of the Year and the 2018 Pacific Life Foundation Recipient. Locally, Alejandro has garnered numerous recognitions, including being named a South Florida Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree. His community impact is underscored by awards such as the 2021 South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Banking and Finance Award and the 2021 Hispanic Leadership Award. Honored with the key to Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami, Alejandro's exemplary leadership has been acknowledged by a certificate of appreciation from the City of Miami, solidifying his standing as an influential and respected community leader.
Michelle Febres earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Nova Southeastern University. Michelle joined NMGS in 1998 when she first obtained her2-15 insurance license (Life, Health and Variable Annuities). She started in the Medicare market negotiating contracts for physicians and managing their patient database. Her years in sales allowed her to build a client database of over 300 Medicare members. After five years she expanded into the employee benefits field where she acquired and currently managed over 500 clients. Her experience includes providing analysis of benefit plans and claims utilization, oversight of the evaluation process, and the management of various funding arrangements. With her years of experience and growth in the sales arena, Michelle brings a passion for engaging and educating hundreds of employees in the public and private sector. She currently is Vice-President for NMGS whom she has worked with for 26 years. She oversees a workforce of over 75 independent agents along with over $4 million in client premium. Michelle ’ s true passion lies in that of community involvement. Michelle is one of the 12 “Damas de Lincoln”, for Lincoln Ford Company. Michelle sits on the Board of Directors for the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; an organization with over 1600 Hispanic members supporting leaders and the business community in South Florida. In 2013, Michelle was awarded Hispanic Executive of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Lastly, Michelle sits on the Board of Directors for the Overtown Youth Center, and is currently Chairwoman of the Board, an organization whose mission is to uplift South Florida communities by offering equitable, high-quality programs and assistance to youth and families. Her mission is to ensure the sustainability of the center by building a strong board that creates a climate of respect, trust and candor.
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