Maria Fraile

Strategic financial advisor and business leader with a diverse background spanning wealth management, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, and consumer marketing. Currently serves as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James, helping clients navigate investment planning, wealth management, and long-term financial strategies through personalized advisory services.

Brings entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Tapas Box, where they conceptualized and launched a fast-casual Spanish food concept, achieving profitability within months and expanding into retail distribution through innovative product development and strategic market testing.

Earlier career experience includes brand and marketing leadership roles with major global consumer companies, including RB, where responsibilities included leading integrated marketing campaigns for major food brands, optimizing marketing investment strategies, driving revenue growth, and supporting brand repositioning initiatives. Also served in global digital strategy and analytics at Avon, leading digital transformation and mobile strategy initiatives across international markets.

Previously worked as a Private Client Advisor at UBS, managing high-net-worth client relationships, expanding investment portfolios, and delivering tailored financial guidance through a relationship-driven advisory approach.

Recognized for combining analytical thinking, strategic marketing expertise, entrepreneurial innovation, and client-focused financial advisory skills to drive business growth, strengthen brand positioning, and deliver long-term value for clients and organizations.