Edward Vela

Edward E. Vela is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in various advisory roles. Currently serving as Vice President-M&A Advisor at Plethora Businesses since January 2024, Edward has previously held significant positions, including Private Client Advisor at Vela Financial and Director of Financial Planning at empiriKal partners LLC. Prior to these roles, Edward worked at J.P. Morgan as VP-Private Client Advisor and as a Financial Consultant at USbancorp Investment and Insurance Services, LLC. Edward's career began at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor and includes an internship at the Mexican Embassy's NAFTA office. Edward holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, with STEM certification in Tech Management, Media and Entertainment, Finance, and Strategy, along with further education in luxury branding from ESSEC Business School. Additionally, Edward achieved a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Economics from UCLA.