Greg Maravilla, MBA, CPA, CFP®

Greg Maravilla, MBA, CPA, CFP® has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Greg started their career at Guardsmark, where they worked as a Manager in Finance and Operations from 1993 to 1997. At Groundswell, Greg served as a Senior Business Consultant from 2000 to 2001, providing business and internet strategy for high-profile clients. Greg then joined Vivendi Universal - MP3.com as a Manager in Finance and Operations from 2001 to 2002, where they structured sales deals and migrated ad-serving infrastructure.

Greg's next role was at Vivendi Universal - High Moon Studios, where they served as Director of Finance and Accounting from 2002 to 2005. During this time, they raised equity funding and executed licensing contracts while producing GAAP-compliant financial statements. Greg then moved on to FICO, a developer of FICO credit scores, where they worked as a Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis from 2005 to 2007. At FICO, Greg generated budgets and forecasts for a software and consulting company while structuring contracts for global clients.

From 2007 to 2009, Greg worked as Vice President of Finance and Accounting at ACC Consumer Finance, an automobile lender. Here, they raised securitized debt and managed a team of accounting and finance professionals. Following this, Greg worked as a Finance and Accounting Consultant at QUALCOMM, INC. from 2010 to 2011, where they managed the FP&A function for a $200 million division.

Greg's next role was as Chief Financial Officer at Pelican Auto Finance, LLC from 2011 to 2016, where they led the finance function for a sub-prime automobile finance company. Finally, Greg joined PracticeCFO in 2016 as a CFO Advisor / Partner, assisting dental professionals in managing their accounting, tax, budgeting, and financial planning functions, as well as structuring retirement programs.

Throughout their career, Greg Maravilla has demonstrated their expertise in finance and accounting, strategic planning, financial analysis, and team leadership.

Greg Maravilla has an extensive education history. Greg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Harvard University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Greg furthered their education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, studying from 1997 to 1999.

In addition to their educational achievements, Greg has obtained several certifications. Greg obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation from the CFP Board in March 2018. In June 2016, they obtained the Series 65 - Investment Adviser Representative certification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Greg also holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license granted by the California Board of Accountancy, which they obtained in April 2010. Lastly, they obtained a Broker License from the Bureau Of Real Estate in March 2018.

Overall, Greg Maravilla's education history showcases their dedication to lifelong learning and professional development in the fields of finance, psychology, and accounting.