Hi!  I am Ivan Suleiman, New Orleans native and founder of massari CAPITAL, a woman-owned financial planning firm dedicated to empowering both women and men to manage their finances, grow their personal wealth, and live a full and rich life through financial independence and freedom.  

I have been obsessed with personal finance since seeing my first compound interest graph in high school.  Fascinated by the power of incremental saving and investing over time, I began a life-long journey of reading, learning, earning, saving, and investing. My penchant for numbers and formulas led me, first, to a career as a chemist and second, to Wall Street where I worked as an equity research analyst uncovering the finances of publicly traded companies. I have now come full circle by embracing and leaning into my very first passion - personal finance.  Over the last decade, I have seen and experienced, first-hand, the power of financial literacy and have made it my life’s work to pass this knowledge on to friends, family, peers, and everyone in between.  Additionally, I am currently pursuing my CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) certification which ensures that I have met the highest standards of excellence for education, training, and ethics in the field of financial planning.

Through massari CAPITAL,  I hope to share my knowledge with a much bigger audience and spread both wisdom and power through financial literacy.  Because knowledge is power and that shouldn’t be limited to a select few. Can’t wait to work with you!

Outside of the office, I love reading, running, hiking, long walks on the beach, and sunsets.  But mostly, I love spending time with my family and friends, especially my adorable nephew Jaad. 

TESTIMONIALS

  • Ivan has a vast depth of finance knowledge, and her passion to always be learning more and help more people is inspiring. She's particularly skilled at simplifying complicated concepts – her insight and expertise have been invaluable to my personal financial planning process.

    - Lauren F

  • I cannot recommend Ivan highly enough for her incredible guidance in financial planning. Her expertise, patience, and personalized approach have truly transformed how I view and manage my finances. Ivan takes the time to understand your unique goals and priorities, crafting a tailored plan that sets you on the path to financial security and success. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and relatable way makes financial planning accessible and empowering. Thanks to her guidance, I now feel more confident and prepared for the future. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about helping you achieve your financial goals, Ivan is the person to trust!

    - Muhammed A, PhD

  • Ivan has been incredibly helpful with my personal financial planning process. She listens well and truly invests time to understand your goals. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge. She is able to break things down and explain them in ways that make sense. Her guidance has made me feel much more confident in the financial decisions I make. In addition, she is friendly and easy to talk with, which also make her an excellent planner. I couldn't recommend her more!

    - Erika P