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Waldo Zayas has been working in the securities industry since 2000. He began his career out of college with John Hancock Financial Services in Miami, Florida.

He has his FINRA Series 6 & 7 held through LPL Financial, and Series 65 held through IHT Wealth Management, as well as the state of Florida life, health and variable annuity licenses.

Waldo is a graduate of the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. While attending UF he majored in Finance and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

In addition, Waldo is a member of the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Program™ where he has helped countless families put together a plan to eliminate debt, save, and invest for the future. The SmartVestor program was created by Dave to help his listeners identify financial advisors with similar values to his and have “the heart of a teacher.” Waldo also adheres to a strict code of conduct to keep his own financial affairs in order. He enjoys educating families regarding financial planning and investment principles so they can make informed decisions about their financial futures. He is honored to be part of the team as a SmartVestor Pro.

Whether you want to protect your family from life’s risks through life and long term care insurance or provide your employees with retirement benefits, he will analyze your current situation and guide you on a clear path.

Waldo lives in Wesley Chapel, Florida and in his free time, he loves traveling with his family and watching his two sons, Luke and Jake play competitive soccer.

IHT Wealth Management is supported by the resources of LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer as reported by Financial Planning Magazine, June 1996-2018, based on total revenue. This relationship provides him access to objective research and a comprehensive array of tools, resources and technology. As an independent firm with no proprietary products to sell or sales quotas to meet, Waldo is able to offer you objective financial guidance and independent investment recommendations.

The SmartVestor program is directory of investment professionals. Neither Dave Ramsey nor SmartVestor are affiliates of IHT Wealth Management or LPL Financial.

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Matt Zivick started working with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in 2007 and had over 20 years of overall customer service management experience before joining IHT Wealth Management. As the first point of contact for the team, he creates a seamless onboarding experience for new clients; and is also primarily responsible for portfolio construction and execution, cash management, trading, and all levels of compliance and document processing. Matt has a BA from Michigan State University and advanced his education by obtaining a finance MBA from Loyola University in Chicago.

Paul is a born and raised Kansan. When not at the office crunching numbers, he enjoys time at home with his wife Ashley, his son, Ty (4) and daughter Lorelei (1). Beyond work and family time, he can be found serving his church, coaching his son’s tee-ball team, sitting around a fire-pit with trusted friends, crouched in a duck blind, or at just about any sporting event. Paul finds great fulfillment volunteering with God’s Army in Kansas City to revitalize the homes of people in need throughout the metro area.

After earning a Business degree from Kansas State University in 2006, Paul entered the Financial services industry and has been serving clients by providing financial planning advice and investment management. He attained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠(CRPC®) designation in 2007 and utilizes his financial acumen to ensure families are making sound financial decisions. Paul’s areas of expertise include comprehensive financial planning, asset accumulation, retirement distributions, tax strategies, estate planning, investment management, and insurance planning. As an LPL Registered Principal, Paul is a Managing Partner and Financial Advisor with nVision Wealth.

Andrew learned the value of hometown service growing up in El Dorado and embodies that understanding through the service he provides clients. After realizing the confidence that can be achieved through proper planning, he decided that a career in the financial planning industry would be the best way he could give back to those around him. Andrew made this realization at the age of seventeen and subsequently spent the next summer as an intern for our firm. His resilience, devotion, and fine attention to detail has made him an excellent fit on our team. Andrew earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Wichita State University and continues to expand the quality of our practice through education and experience.

While most of Andrew’s time is devoted to work, he does his best to spend his time outside of the office in meaningful and enjoyable ways. Andrew is a volunteer board member for Tri-County CASA Inc., a nonprofit devoted to advocating for abused and neglected children within the judicial system. When Andrew is finished working and volunteering, he enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether it be hiking, camping, fishing, or simply sitting in a backyard, Andrew enjoys the fresh air and beauty provided by the outdoors.

Derick grew up in Paola, Kansas and graduated from Pittsburg State University where he double majored in Finance and Economics. Derick earned the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) in 2013 along with the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselorâ„ (CRPC®). He has been working closely with clients since 2004 to help them build a blueprint that will guide them toward their financial goals. He is passionate about forging a relationship with every client and transparently counseling them through the myriad of life’s financial changes.

When Derick is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Christina and coaching his kids’ baseball, football, and basketball teams. During football and baseball seasons, Derick, Christina, and their children Cameron (16), Colten (8), and Brooklyn (5) can be found cheering on the Chiefs and the Royals. Derick also enjoys serving with Hope Builders as they repair, maintain, or adapt homes for low income, elderly, or disabled people in the Kansas City community.