Marcia Dessen, CFP

Brazil

Marcia Dessen, CFP, brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished 24-year career with Citibank, where she held leadership roles in the treasury and asset management divisions. Dessen founded her own company in 1994, becoming a recognized name in professional development, strategy, and leadership.

In 2014, she began a new path as an independent financial planner. She was also a founding board member of Planejar, FPSB’s affiliate in Brazil, serving from 2000 to 2024 on its Administration Board and as coordinator of the Certification Commission.

Between 2010 and 2022, Dessen published two books and wrote a weekly personal finance column for one of Brazil’s largest newspapers, contributing to greater financial awareness in society.

Dessen’s term on the FPSB Board of Directors ends on 31 March 2028.