Reuben Fernandez-Frias Financial, LLC

Fernandez, born on October 30, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, embarked on a journey of diverse experiences and scholarly pursuits that shaped his multifaceted career. Following this, he pursued higher education at New Paltz State University from 1968 to 1970. Driven by a thirst for exploration and cultural immersion, Fernandez embarked on a transformative journey across Western Europe and North Afri

ca from 1971 to 1973, enriching his understanding of global perspectives. In 1978, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology/Sociology from West Virginia University, laying the foundation for his academic achievements. Subsequently, from 1978 to 1981, he pursued Applied Anthropology at the University of South Florida, Tampa, with all but his thesis completed, demonstrating his commitment to scholarly inquiry. Transitioning into the professional realm, Fernandez embarked on a distinguished career spanning over two decades as a residential and commercial Mortgage Broker. He founded and managed Hollywood Mortgage Services LLC, a Correspondent Mortgage Lender based in Hollywood, Florida, where he facilitated countless financial transactions with integrity and expertise. Throughout his career, Fernandez has been associated with Frias Financial, serving as a Senior Account Executive for six years, where he continued to excel in financial advisory roles. Beyond his professional pursuits, Fernandez is a certified and insured Chen Tai Chi Instructor, a passion he has cultivated for over two decades under the tutelage of Master Yan Gaofei. As the principal instructor of Tai Chi at the Longboat Key Paradise Center and Gran Bay Condominium Community in Longboat Key, Florida, he imparts his knowledge and expertise to enrich the lives of others through the practice of this ancient art form.