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Universal Financial Services

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Guaynabo, PRCRD 131558Updated

Universal Financial Services is an investment adviser based in Guaynabo, PR, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides investment management. Its clients include investment companies. Its regulatory assets under management total $325 million, as filed on 11 February 2026.

1
Clients
Not reported
AUM per individual client
1
Advisory staff
1
Offices

From Form ADV filed 11 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Universal Financial Services provides portfolio management for investment companies.

Universal Financial Services reports 1 investment company. These counts refer to investment vehicles, rather than the individual investors in them. Of its assets, 100.0% ($325M across 1 account) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1 client
Assets$325M
Client typeClientsAssets
Investment companies100%100%
Client breakdown and activity details
Investment companies
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$325M
AUM share
100.0%
Avg. per client
$325M

Total

Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$325M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$325M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Universal Financial Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Ownership and people

Universal Group, Inc owns 75% or more of Universal Financial Services and is in turn owned by Monique Miranda (75% or more). The leadership team of Universal Financial Services includes Chief Compliance Officer Nancy Ivette Martinez-Rivera. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 3 employees
  • 1 in advisory functions
  • 1 state-registered rep
  • 2 broker-dealer reps
  • 1 insurance agent
Who owns the firm
Universal Financial Services Inc.· the adviser
  • Universal Group, Inc

    Control person · since March 2004

    Owns 75% or more of Universal Financial Services Inc.
    • Monique Miranda

      Control person · since January 2019

      Owns 75% or more of Universal Group, Inc

Growth and acquisitions

Universal Financial Services’ regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (April 2021) to $325M (February 2026); employees fell from 8 to 3.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Feb 2026February 2026$325M131
Mar 2025March 2025$339M131
Feb 2024February 2024$374M131
Feb 2023February 2023$396M131
Jul 2022July 2022$517M191
Apr 2021April 2021$0081

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Universal Financial Services has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Puerto Rico · 1 listed address

  • Metro Office Park, Calle 1 Lote 10, GuaynaboHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Universal Financial Services Inc.
Headquarters
Metro Office Park, Calle 1 Lote 10, Guaynabo, PR 00968
SEC file
801-121280
Structure
Puerto Rico corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Universal Financial Services does not have custody of client assets.

Common questions

How many clients does Universal Financial Services have?

Universal Financial Services has 1 client and manages $325 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 1 investment company.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 February 2026

What services does Universal Financial Services offer?

Universal Financial Services provides portfolio management for investment companies.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How many financial advisors does Universal Financial Services have?

Universal Financial Services has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Universal Financial Services?

Universal Financial Services is owned through a holding company by Monique Miranda. Its direct owner is Universal Group, Inc (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 February 2026

How does Universal Financial Services get paid?

Universal Financial Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Universal Financial Services?

Universal Financial Services’ main office is at Metro Office Park, Calle 1 Lote 10, Guaynabo, PR 00968. Its phone number is 787-706-7095. Its website is universallifepr.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 11 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 11 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 131558.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 21 April 2021 to 11 February 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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