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Mahmoud ElAwadi (Mood)
- Managing Director - Investments
- PIM Portfolio Manager
Mahmoud ElAwadi (Mood)
- Managing Director - Investments
- PIM Portfolio Manager
"Committed to collaboration, I have worked to build a strong team that provides a comprehensive approach to managing my client’s wealth and family finances."
Background and experience
- I have attained dual bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance at Mansoura University and The American University in Cairo.
- I hold my Series 6, 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations.
- I began my financial career in banking with Regions Bank. Since then, I have worked hard to gain extensive experience in the financial services industry including portfolio management and investment planning, as well as banking and lending experience.
- Now, as a Wells Fargo Advisor, I can provide access to Wells Fargo affiliate products and services such as wealth planning, private banking, trust services, and insurance as well as various customized and more traditional lending products.
- Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, I had the opportunity to grow my business at Morgan Stanley, Morgan Keegan, (a subsidiary of Regions bank), and Merrill Lynch.
Away from the office
- I am a firm believer in giving back to the community and I am deeply involved with several nonprofit organizations in Florida.
- I am a proud resident of the beautiful city of Orlando raising my three children, Mohamed, who is a student at UCF; my daughter, Habiba; and our youngest son, Mohy, alongside my wonderful wife, Volha.
- With a child who survived Leukemia, I am a strong advocate and supporter of St. Jude and the Egypt Cancer Center.
- I am the past Board Chair of the Arab-American Community Center, but still remain heavily involved as a volunteer with the organization.
- I enjoy traveling, deep sea fishing, hunting, and reading in my free time. Lastly, I am a passionate soccer fan and player. I play indoor soccer twice a week and have been doing so for many years.
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Paula Ibanez-Pinto
- Senior Client Associate
Paula Ibanez-Pinto
- Senior Client Associate
"My goal is to make the onboarding and transition process as smooth as possible. I pride myself on timely communication to handle all of our clients’ day-to-day needs."
Background and experience
- I started my career in the financial services industry in 2009 at Bank of America. During that time, I also worked hard to pursue bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Central Florida.
- Throughout my career, I’ve held various positions within the financial services industry, including bank teller, teller operations specialist, and branch operations manager.
- In 2017, I was presented with the tremendous opportunity to join the ElAwadi Financial Group as a Senior Client Associate.
- I have continued to grow within my career and have successfully passed my Securities Industry Essentials Exam.
Away from the office
- I currently reside in the City of Kissimmee with my husband, Alan, our son, Lucas, and our German Sheppard dog, Sasha.
- During our free time, we enjoy traveling (especially cruising), and spending time with our families.
- With my husband being a native of Brazil and myself from Argentina, watching soccer games at our home is quite intense!
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