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Marie Villard

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Chief Operating Officer at Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Marie Villard is a Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer at Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, recently elevated to partner in a major succession plan. With over a decade at the firm, she leads operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, responsive, and dependable.

Outside of her core responsibilities, Marie is a dedicated networker who actively helps friends, colleagues, and fellow alumni advance their careers in the financial industry. She is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and supporting talent, particularly those from her alma mater, Stetson University.

She has been described by colleagues as “the heart,” “the soul,” and “the glue” of her team.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Operational Leadership
As Partner and COO, she has driven the firm's operational strategy for over a decade and was recently part of a major succession plan.
Regulatory Compliance
Serves as the firm's Chief Compliance Officer, responsible for ensuring all regulatory standards are met.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors
3-2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors
3-2013 - 4-2025
Director of Operations
Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors
11-2010 - 3-2013
Relationship Specialist, Advisor Services
Charles Schwab
5-2010 - 11-2010
QA Project Manager, Wealth Platform
SEI
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Marie Villard - Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors. Featured in Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors (Team Page)
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Education
2004 - 2008
BBA
Stetson University
1-2011 - 10-2013
Master of Arts - MA
Full Sail University
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