Julio M. Herrera Velutini maintains a longstanding presence in the Venezuelan investment and banking sectors and guides a Puerto Rico-headquartered company with Florida offices as chairman. Graduating from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in the mid-1980s, Julio M. Herrera Velutini initially gained experience as a stockbroker with Multinvest Operadora de Bolsa, C.A. Mr. Velutini acquired a position as senior director and ultimately became majority shareholder and equity partner with the company. Establishing Financial Venezolana, C.A., in 1998, he held responsibilities as managing director. He subsequently engaged as managing director of bank securities with Bancarios Transbanca, C.A, and helped guide BBO Financial Services, Inc., as senior director. His family has a 120-year history as founders of banking operations in Venezuela, with his ancestor José Antonio Velutini establishing a career in that country as a military officer and politician that culminated in positions as vice-president and acting president. He was also responsible for establishing the Banco Central de Venezuela and launching a national currency.