Ali Farooq, specializes in finding lending, cash management and investment solutions without compromising the values that his clients hold. Mr Farooq has private and institutional level experience investing and managing money. He started his career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch, worked as a wholesaler representing the largest Islamic Mutual Fund Family, [the Amana Mutual Funds], learned the mortgage industry and eventually became one of the highest producers in home finance origination. With his wide knowledge of finance, and passion to help people with each milestone in their life, (from planning for their children's education and their first home purchase to helping them with a comfortable retirement) Ali and his partner deliver tailored solutions to families based on their needs. Nama Private Wealth offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement services.Mr. Farooq earned a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois in Chicago in 2004. He started as an intern with Merrill Lynch then worked his way up to help manage $250 million as a Financial Advisor with one of the top teams in the Illinois complex. Mr. Farooq takes pleasure in serving as an active member of various social, community based, and investment organizations across the U.S. He lives in Southern California with his family and is avid Chicago sports fan. He also enjoys traveling, and experiencing the cultures across the globe.