ShariaPortfolio Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary, Expands Advisory Team


Hamid Abdollahi joins boutique asset manager

LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShariaPortfolio, a boutique asset management firm specializing in Sharia-compliant investing, today announced that Hamid Abdollahi joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative, bringing the total number of advisors at the firm to seven. Among the first wealth managers to deliver Sharia-compliant investing, ShariaPortfolio celebrated its 15-year anniversary earlier this year and has clients in 26 states nationwide.  

“Hamid brings a wealth of knowledge to ShariaPortfolio, strengthening our bench of professional advisors and enhancing our collective knowledge and service,” said Naushad Virji, CEO of ShariaPortfolio. “Our clients will benefit from Hamid’s wide-ranging experience, and he’ll expand the high-touch, professional service our clients are accustomed to from ShariaPortfolio. We are excited to welcome Hamid to ShariaPortfolio and we look forward to his contributions.”

At ShariaPortfolio, Mr. Abdollahi will work directly with clients to determine suitable investment strategies and build customized portfolios while adhering to Islamic principles and personal values. Mr. Abdollahi reports to Aliredha Walji, Advisor Team Manager.

“I’m very excited to join ShariaPortfolio where I can pair my expertise in financial planning with my dedication to Sharia and the Muslim community,” said Hamid Abdollahi. “Throughout my career I’ve wanted to offer community members choices to invest in a socially responsible and faith-based manner. ShariaPortfolio is a leading investment management firm that functions as an institution with superior moral and ethical standards, and I look forward to being a part of this growing firm.”

Mr. Abdollahi joins ShariaPortfolio from Edward Jones, where he was a financial advisor. Previously, Mr. Abdollahi held various positions in the banking industry over the course of 20 years with stints at TD Bank, Santander Bank and Sovereign Bank, where he served as the Chair of Diversity and Inclusion. Mr. Abdollahi earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University and completed his graduate degree in Business Management from Cambridge College.

About ShariaPortfolio

ShariaPortfolio is a boutique asset manager specializing in Sharia-compliant investing and halal investments. We offer professional, comprehensive wealth management solutions that align with Muslim faith and achieve clients’ financial goals. Among the first wealth managers to deliver Sharia compliant and Islamic investments, ShariaPortfolio carefully maintains social responsibility and ethics in its investment choices. Our investment philosophy is rooted in value investing and fundamental analysis, taking a long-term perspective and a disciplined, professional approach when offering our clients a full suite of services, including “Access” level for comprehensive services, “Express” level for a robo-advisor service, 401(k) plans for business clients and Sharia-compliant investments, including Islamic mutual funds and Sharia-compliant stocks. ShariaPortfolio, comprised of wealth management professionals with deep expertise, is the halal way to invest. For more information, please visit https://shariaportfolio.com/

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