Juan Manuel Gonzalez is the Founding Partner and President at Converge Wealth Planning Inc. He possesses extensive expertise in law and tax issues, specializing in implementing wealth planning strategies for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. With an LLM in Taxation from the University of Miami, FL, focusing on International Tax, a Master in Colombian Tax Law from Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, and a JD (equivalent) from Universidad de la Sabana, Bogotá, Colombia, Juan Manuel is well-equipped to provide sophisticated legal and tax advice. He serves as the Regional Director for the Miami Initiative of Instituto Colombiano de Derecho Tributario and is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2007. Juan Manuel’s extensive experience includes serving as a Board Member for STEP Miami from 2010 through 2019 and as President for 2018 and 2019. He is also a founding member of STEP Chile. With connections in the U.S. and Europe, Juan Manuel frequently lectures at top international academic and networking forums on planning discussions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families in Latin America.