Laura Steckler, CFP®

Associate Vice President, Investments

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Direct: 305-461-6628

laura.steckler@raymondjames.com

Laura Steckler is an Associate Vice President of Investments and an Investment Management Consultant.  She earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ certification and heads her wealth management practice where she focuses on providing comprehensive financial planning, including  investment and retirement planning,  education funding, risk management through insurance planning, and tax and estate reduction strategies.

Laura’s clients include successful business owners, corporate executives, and retirees.  For corporate clients, she assists with employee stock options, deferred compensation, and restricted securities. Laura also has a specialization in the area of pension planning.  As such, she helps Florida State, County, and Federal employees evaluate their options and assists in developing and executing a retirement strategy.  She also has a specialization in working with diverse and non traditional family systems who may have unique planning needs.  She works with individuals and families within south Florida, as well as in numerous other states throughout the U.S.  She also works with international clients.

Laura states that her mission is to help her clients achieve financial independence and a comfortable retirement through professional advice, individualized planning, and personal, attentive service.  She cites trust, communication, and integrity as three key elements that she lives by, both personally and professional.

Laura graduated from Brooklyn College in New York with a Bachelor’s degree.  She continued her education and earned her Master’s degree from New York University.

Since joining Raymond James in 2006, she has attained Achievers Club status in each year and has attained Leaders Club for the past two years.  She was also honored and humbled to be one of the recipients of the Raymond James’s Women of Distinction Award in 2010.

Laura enjoys spending time playing tennis, traveling, boating, doing yoga, and marathon training.  She is married and has a son.  She feels passionately about volunteering and is active in several charitable organizations.   Two areas that are a focus of her attention are working with indigent seniors and women’s organizations.  One of her long term goals is to spend more time doing not for profit work to help those less fortunate in her community. 

Matt Perrelli

Financial Advisor

Direct: 305-461-6632

matt.perrelli@raymondjames.com

As a Financial Advisor at Raymond James, Matt is committed to providing  clients with a high level of service and support.  Working collaboratively with the team, he strives to assist clients with their investment, insurance, and overall planning needs.

Matt graduated from the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida with two Bachelor’s degrees in Management and Marketing.  After completing his undergraduate studies, he obtained his Masters Degree in Education with a focus in Sports Administration.  Matt was a proud member of the University of Miami football team, where he played quarterback and was a three year letterman.

Matt joined Raymond James in 2011.  In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, boating, and spending time with friends and family. He is very active in the community and volunteers at charitable organizations.  He is also a member of the University of Miami Alumni Association.