
Ziad has 23+ years of experience in the financial industry, ranging from banking to security investments. Ziad is a graduate of the University Of South Florida with a B.A. in Business Administration and economics.
Ziad began his career at Barnett Bank, Inc. As a financial credit analyst, then joined PaineWebber / UBS as a vice president of investments, and most recently served as senior vice president and portfolio manager at Citigroup Smith Barney. Ziad and his team of five members compromise “The Habayeb Group”.
Additionally, with every recommendation and strategy, Ziad focuses on limiting risk while helping to educate clients about how his investment choices work to support their long-term goals. From retirement planning and insurance strategies to banking and lending resources, Ziad is dedicated to reinforcing clients’ complete financial lives.
Named to Barron’s Top 1000 Financial Advisors in 2009.
Ziad enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and history. His passion for the culinary arts and cooking stems from his Mediterranean upbringing. Additionally, Ziad is an avid humanitarian, with involvement in numerous charitable organizations in the local community and abroad.