SEASIDE
FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
MEET THE TEAM
Shawn Orser
President and CEO
As the Chief Executive Officer of Seaside Shawn is intricately involved in all aspects of running the day to day operations of the firm. He serves as the Chief Investment Officer and oversees investments across client accounts.
Shawn believes making good financial decisions throughout life is just as important as making good investment decisions. He works with clients on an individual level helping them address what is most important in their lives.
Prior to joining Seaside, Shawn graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Finance. He spent ten years working on Wall Street for firms including Merrill Lynch and the hedge fund Titan Capital, primarily concentrating on derivative strategies.
When not following the markets and chasing his three boys around, Shawn enjoys meeting up with friends to watch his beloved NY Sports Teams. (Rangers, Jets, Yanks, Knicks, and the Orange)
Shawn Orser has passed the following FINRA exams.
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Series 7 - General Securities Representative
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Series 66 - Uniform Securities Agents Law
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Series 55 - Equity Trader Examination
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Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Shawn also holds Life & Health Insurance licenses in California and Connecticut.
Shawn is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative with Seaside Financial & Insurance Services and offers investment advisory services through fee based or commission based programs. Shawn is also registered as Registered Representative with Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and offers securities products through commission based transactions.
Fortune Financial Services, Inc. is not affiliated with Seaside Financial & Insurance Services.
Darlene Maza
Chief Compliance Officer &
Operations Manager
Darlene began her career in Finance for UBS PaineWebber in 2000 as a Sales Assistant working under the Assistant Branch Manager and a few other senior advisors. After working in the large investment firm setting, she went to work for small independent firms. At Jim Lee Financial she was the Director of Operations and Todd Lenhoff she was the Director of Marketing.
Darlene joined Seaside Financial & Insurance Service in January 2016. With her exceptional relationship building skills and attention to detail, she is integral to the seamless process clients experience when working with the firm. Darlene brings a strong sense of passion, compliance and dedication to each individual and family she serves. She has a young daughter that she invest most of her time to, if not with her family she can be found scuba diving or helping to train horses.
Darlene holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Management with a concentration in Business Administration and Human Resources.
Darlene has passed the following FINRA exams.
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Series 65 - NASAA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
She also holds Life and Health Insurance license in California.
Anne-Marie Maxe
Founder
Anne-Marie started Seaside Financial Services in 1994. Her background in business operations, accounting and management gives her a unique perspective in building business strategies for clients. She has been working as an asset manager for over 20 years, creating customized portfolios for individuals and businesses. Anne-Marie develops financial plans to assist clients in achieving their goals through investment, business, and insurance strategies. She is a former Commissioner of the City of Oceanside Economic Development Commission and a Founding Member and former Board Member of MainStreet Oceanside.
Anne-Marie has passed the following FINRA exams.
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Series 7 - General Securities Representative
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Series 26 - Investment Company/Variable Contracts Limited Principal
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Series 51 - Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal
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Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Alison Farin
Certified Pension Consultant
Alison is a Certified Pensions Consultant and joins Seaside Financial & Insurance Services in a primarily advisory role for the integration of complex retirement plan design solutions into the essential financial planning role orchestrated b y Seaside Financial. Alison’s career in Financial Services began on the Bond Administration desk for Bateman Eichler in 1979 and proceeded through several firms where she acquired experience in Corporate Finance, Private Placement Structuring, Business Planning, and for the last 22 years, Qualified Plan Design and Administration.
Alison holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and has passed the following FINRA Exams:
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Series 7 - General Securities Representative
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Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
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Series 65 - NASAA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Alison also holds a Life & Health Insurance licenses in California.
Alison is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative with Seaside Financial & Insurance Services and offers investment advisory services through fee based or commission based programs.
