Latin Chamber Newsletter
Member Spotlight of the Month

Name: Maria E. Ferrer
Business: Comerica Wealth& Institutional Management
Position: Vice President
Location: 2800 Weston Road, Suite 100

Why did you join the Latin Chamber?
I was a member previously and I enjoyed the contacts and networking the Latin Chamber provided in a diverse, casual, and relaxed environment.

What do you wish to contribute?
My contacts and referrals.

What do you hope to gain?
Business contacts and referrals as well..

What is unique about your company?
We are one of banking’s best kept secrets. Although we have been around for almost 160 years few know of us in South Florida. We are a full service bank and trust company and we have the resources of a large financial institution with a community bank’s personal touch. I wish to spread the word about Comerica and our commitment to the community.

What have you learned most during work?
That the personal and business relationships that we nurture are Key to our success.

What is your best business advice?
Trust your instincts.

What was the worst business advice?
Ignore your instincts.

What was the worst business decision you made?
Going against what I knew was right because something looked great on paper.

What was the best?
Following my mentor’s advice when I was very young and pursuing a career in banking.