Rafael is a technology entrepreneur and executive with a passion for product innovation. He has 20+ years of experience in technical leadership, including start-up, growth-stage, and Fortune 500 companies.
Prior to founding Wealth, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Emailage, a global fraud prevention SaaS startup which was acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions in March 2020. He is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and an avid community leader in the Phoenix start-up community.
Rafael’s leadership has been recognized across the industry:
2023: Hispanic Wealthtech Leader of the Year, Wealth Solutions Report
2024: Advisor Choice Award, Technology Provider CEO of the Year, Wealth Management Industry Awards
2025:
Finalist, CEO of the Year, Wealth Management Industry Awards
Finalist, CEO of the Year, ThinkAdvisor Luminary Awards
InvestmentNews Hot List honoree
Forbes Top AI Founders to Watch
Originally from France but raised in Brazil, Rafael is a committed Phoenix Suns fan. In his free time, he loves spending time with his family, playing Pickleball, video games, reading, and hiking in the Arizona desert.