Elizabeth Van Walleghem has been Principal, CEO, Managing Member of Maximai Investment Partners since September 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.
Maximai Investment Partners, LLC is a Coral Gables, FL firm with $696M under management, 171 clients and 5 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Elizabeth (Lisa) van Walleghem is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of MAXIMAI Investment Partners. She advises clients on generational planning and global portfolio allocation, with emphasis on core alternative investment strategies. In 1992 she joined Merrill Lynch, where she spearheaded the founding of the MaximAI Wealth Management Group.
Elizabeth Van Walleghem’s longest registration was 12 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2004–2016). Before joining Maximai Investment Partners in 2016, Elizabeth Van Walleghem was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- – present · 9 yearsCoral Gables, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 284919
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 12 yearsMiami, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Investment adviser representative registrations
Elizabeth Van Walleghem is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since October 2016.
- FloridaSince 25 October 2016
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 1 December 2005 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 6 January 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 April 1996 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 May 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 2346704
- Firm
- Maximai Investment Partners · CRD 284919
- Role
- Principal, CEO, Managing Member
- Office
- 500 S. DIXIE HWY, SUITE 301, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 1993
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- maximaipartners.com
Where does Elizabeth Van Walleghem work?
Elizabeth Van Walleghem has been Principal, CEO, Managing Member of Maximai Investment Partners, LLC since September 2016, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Elizabeth Van Walleghem a financial advisor?
Yes. Elizabeth Van Walleghem has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Maximai Investment Partners since October 2016.
How many years of experience does Elizabeth Van Walleghem have?
Elizabeth Van Walleghem has 33 years in the financial industry, since May 1993, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Elizabeth Van Walleghem passed?
Elizabeth Van Walleghem has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 1993. FINRA credited Elizabeth Van Walleghem with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Elizabeth Van Walleghem work before Maximai Investment Partners?
Before Maximai Investment Partners, Elizabeth Van Walleghem was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, August 2004 to September 2016.
Where is Elizabeth Van Walleghem based?
Elizabeth Van Walleghem’s registered office is in Coral Gables, FL.
Is Elizabeth Van Walleghem registered with FINRA?
No. Elizabeth Van Walleghem has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Elizabeth Van Walleghem’s record?
Search CRD 2346704 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Elizabeth Van Walleghem’s full registration record.

