Maria L. Ellis BBA, MBA
Author · Entrepreneur · Visionary Leader
Founder, Ellis Publishing House
“Every story, every choice, every moment has the power to transform — if we live it with purpose.”
— Maria L. Ellis
Maria L. Ellis, BBA, MBA is a keynote speaker, transformational author, and creative voice exploring love, consciousness, and what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world.
She is the bestselling author of Achieve Financial Freedom: A Roadmap to Financial Success, Family Business Legacy Plan: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Legacy for Your Family Without Paying Too Much in Taxes, Redefining Entrepreneurial Success, and Longevity: Reinvent Yourself at Any Age. Her more recent work expands beyond finance into the deeper questions of human purpose, identity, and the future of humanity, including her latest project, Still Human: Love, Power, and Consciousness in the Age of AI.
With more than 25 years of experience advising domestic and international clients, Maria has built a distinguished career in real estate, insurance, investments, and estate planning. She is known for her ability to understand complex financial needs and translate them into strategies that support long-term wealth, legacy creation, and meaningful living.
Maria has held positions at leading financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citicorp Investments, The MONY Group, Northwestern Mutual, and Keller Williams, bringing a depth of expertise in financial and estate planning.
She is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Owner-President Management Program and earned both her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and her MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Maria holds FINRA Series 7, 6, 63, and 65 licenses, as well as real estate licenses in New York and Florida.
Today, Maria’s work bridges financial intelligence and human wisdom. Through her books, music, and speaking, she invites audiences to consider a deeper question:
How do we create not only wealth—but a life of meaning, purpose, and lasting impact?
She continues to offer consultative advisory services in financial and estate planning, helping clients grow their wealth while building a legacy aligned with their values.
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