With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry as a private banker, Antonio can tell you a story or two. When he decided to move into the Financial Planning arena, he knew he had his work cut out for him, but 5 years down the line and he is, not only loving his vocation as a Certified Financial Planner but also gaining momentum with leaps and bounds.An area that appeals greatly to Antonio, when it comes to Financial Planning, is the forecasting and education that he can assist his clients with. He believes himself to be more of a Financial Coach than a Planner, in fact, and loves helping others understand the reason they need to have goals, both financial and lifestyle orientated.With his holistic approach to a very sensitive and sometimes emotional sector of an individual's life or even business, he takes great pains to make the process smooth and real. Antonio's knowledge extends across the full spectrum of Financial Planning on both personal and business levels. He has a strong knowledge base when it comes to the latest laws, acts and tax implications surrounding this complicated field.Antonio has strived to complete his MBA and CFP, accolades to which he feels great pride in, and which have assisted him in achieving many of his own goals.When he isn't holding his client's hands down the path of financial freedom, and fulfilling his role as Regional Committee Member of the FPI (Financial Planning Institute), he enjoys traveling, rescuing and rehabilitating animals, as well as spending time with is family.