Al Faber is the founder of DIWY Financial Planning, an advice-only Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) offering hourly financial planning to help clients make clear, confident decisions. With more than two decades of experience at firms including JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg, and HSBC, Al launched DIWYFP in 2025 so that clients can Plan for yourself—not by yourself™. This “do-it-with-you” approach emphasizes collaboration, education, empowerment, and transparency. A first-generation American, Al was born in Brooklyn, NY, to parents who immigrated from Central America and the Caribbean. He relocated to California in 1999 with his wife and two children and now splits his time between California, Florida, Nevada and New York. Al holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA in Finance from Long Island University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, astronomy, cycling, mentoring, and civic engagement. He is also drawn to wind-powered activities, including paragliding and sailing small boats.