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Avantax Welcomes Prestige Global Private Wealth

Cetera's tax-focused community, Avantax, proudly announces the addition of seasoned financial advisor Waheed Siddiqui and his firm, Prestige Global Private Wealth. This move underscores Avantax’s commitment to providing enhanced, tax-centric financial services tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients.

A Step Toward Independence

After a successful tenure at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor, managing approximately $216 million in assets, Siddiqui yearned for greater autonomy. His desire to establish an independent practice has now been realized as he joins Avantax, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that has long inspired his career.

Siddiqui’s extensive two-decade experience in the industry equips him with the insights and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of wealth management. He adopts a hands-on approach to financial planning, ensuring clients receive bespoke strategies that align with their unique aspirations and goals. His move to Avantax allows him not only to maintain control of his practice but to also significantly enhance the quality and integration of the tax-planning services he can provide.

Emphasis on Tax-Intelligent Solutions

The emphasis on tax-intelligent strategies is a hallmark of Avantax, making it an ideal home for Siddiqui's firm. He believes merging wealth management with tax planning is essential to provide clients with truly integrated financial solutions. With Avantax’s robust support infrastructure, cutting-edge tax technology, and community of like-minded professionals, Siddiqui looks forward to leveraging these resources to deliver exceptional services to his clients.

Community and Collaboration

Siddiqui’s transition was met with enthusiasm from Avantax Community Leader Clint Brookshire, who expressed admiration for Siddiqui's thorough decision-making process regarding his clients' needs. Brookshire stated, “Waheed's journey to independence was years in the making... We look forward to offering Waheed the resources, independence, and tax-focused expertise needed to provide fully integrated solutions.”

This collaboration signifies not just growth for Siddiqui but also a robust network of professionals dedicated to sharing insights and resources that benefit clients significantly.

The Importance of Personalized Financial Guidance

Siddiqui’s unwavering commitment to personalized service ensures that his clients receive continuous support, especially when dealing with complex financial issues. His approach is centered around understanding each client's individual circumstances, which is imperative in this highly individualized field of financial management. He affirms that forming meaningful relationships with clients is crucial to effectively addressing their financial challenges and aspirations.

The potential to better serve his clients through Avantax's comprehensive suite of services is a key motivator for Siddiqui. “Tax planning is integral to wealth management today,” he emphasizes. His firm, Prestige Global Private Wealth, is set to become a beacon of integrated financial and tax planning services in Maryland and beyond.

Looking to the Future

As Avantax continues to grow its community of tax-focused advisors, Siddiqui’s arrival is a testament to the network's robust infrastructure designed to support independent financial practices. The firm is looking towards the future with plans to enhance its outreach and deepen client engagement through innovative financial strategies and solutions.

In a financial landscape that is continuously evolving, the incorporation of tax planning into holistic wealth management positions Siddiqui's firm uniquely to meet both current and future client needs.

For those interested in learning about how to grow their financial practices with Avantax's flexible affiliation models, further details can be explored on the official websites of Avantax and Cetera.

Overall, the merger of Siddiqui’s firm into the Avantax community marks the beginning of a new chapter for both the advisor and the clients he serves, ensuring a comprehensive, tax-intelligent approach to wealth management that stands out in today’s market.