Meet Mariana Llamas, an associate financial planner at Brio Financial Group. Mariana's finance fascination began at the tender age of eight, shortly after she moved to the U.S. and tackled the double challenge of mastering English while adapting to a new culture. These early experiences in America ignited her passion for financial advocacy, particularly for independent women and minorities.

While pursuing a degree in International Business at West Chester University, Mariana dipped her toes in the financial world, working with an independent financial advisory firm that catered to high-net-worth individuals. Here, she discovered the joys of financial planning and the significance of building generational wealth. However, she noticed a gap—these services were for the few, not the many. Her co-workers, many early in their careers and from diverse background, couldn’t avail themselves of her firm’s same services.

Driven by a vision of financial inclusivity and accessibility, Mariana is now living her dream at Brio Financial Group, working alongside a diverse group of professionals and clients. As part of a team-based practice, she thrives on collaboration and enjoys empowering clients with tools for all stages of their financial journeys. Recently awarded the Certified Financial Planner designation, Mariana is now part of an committed group of pros dedicated to making financial planning a reality for everyone.