Juan Carlos Avila

Juan Carlos Avila, AIF®, serves as Co-Head and Managing Director at FARO Advisory, part of Centric Wealth Management, LLC since February 2018, providing investment advisory and retirement plan services to a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals and public entities. Additionally, Avila is the CEO and Founder of HappiLyfe, a wellness app designed to enhance users' happiness and balance. As President and Founder of FARO Associates LLC, a certified Minority Owned Business in Illinois, Avila navigates complex financial challenges for businesses and nonprofits. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Partner at Toroso Investments and Senior Vice President at Mesirow Financial, where Avila focused on investment management and advisory services. Educational credentials include an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.