About Our Team

Frank Amigo Complex Manager Senior Vice President, Investments

Frank began his career as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in Miami in 1987. Later in his career, he transitioned into management, He is currently the complex manager for Raymond James and Associates in South Florida and has been with the firm since 2001. Frank has received the coveted Complex Manager of the Year award in 2009 and was named top 100 branch managers by On Wall Street magazine for 2009 & 2010. Frank strives to foster a friendly, open work environment in which financial advisors are free to thrive. Frank is a Miami native and a graduate of Florida International University.

Joel Burstein Complex Administrative Manager

Joel joined Raymond James in 1999, starting as an intern for the firm’s 6th largest financial planning team, and consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibility. In 2004, he became the Miami Complex Administrative Manager. In this role, Joel manages day-to-day complex operations, working with both advisors and sales assistants. In 2007, Joel received the prestigious Raymond James & Associates Operations Manager of the Year award. In addition to Joel's management responsibilities, he also oversees investments for a select group of privately owned small businesses.

Joel is from Washington, D.C. and graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, majoring in Finance with a minor in Psychology.

Lisette Vargas Operations Specialist

Lisette started her career in the financial arena in 1988. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2008, Lisette was a Branch Administrator with the Coral Gables branch of Smith Barney from 1988 through 2000. Personable and open, she enjoys the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds.

Jackie Menendez Operations Specialist II

Jackie joined Raymond James in 2005 supporting the Miami Complex Management Team. She is currently studying to obtain her Bachelor's degree in Education from Miami-Dade College.

Lillian "Lilly" Paradas Client Service Associate

Originally from Dominican Republic, Lilly has over fifteen years experience in banking and investments. She joined Raymond James in 2004 as a client service associate. She has transitioned into the management team and supports both new and seasoned advisors. In addition, she plays an integral role in training new staff associates and coordinating special projects for the complex.

Pablo Heredia Branch Marketing Associate III

Pablo joined the Miami Complex in 2011. He received a degree in Sports Management from FIU and served as the Event Manager for FIU Athletics for 5 years before joining Raymond James. Pablo assists the management team with marketing as well as daily branch operations and special projects for the branch.