Business Spotlight – Pagio’s & Associates: Sisters in Success

Pagio’s & Associates, LLC: Pioneers of Change

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the year, from September 15 to October 15, we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this business spotlight focuses on Pagio’s & Associates, a Hispanic-owned business.

Once upon a time, in the vibrant city of Lima, Peru, two sisters named Paola and Giovanna Guerra, dreamed of a future filled with opportunity and success. Despite facing obstacles and challenges along the way, their determination never wavered. With a shared passion for numbers and a deep sense of ambition, they decided to embark on a new adventure together. In 2008, Paola and Giovanna made a bold decision to leave their homeland and pursue their dreams in Miami Beach, Florida. With nothing but a suitcase with a few possessions and full of hopes and aspirations, they set out to establish their own accounting firm. The journey was not easy, as they encountered language barriers and cultural differences, but their strong bond and unwavering belief in each other propelled them forward. Founded in 2009, their business blossomed from a humble endeavor into a thriving hub for immigration, tax, and accounting services.

With over 15 years of experience and counting, together they have developed clientele who can trust them to provide exceptional service. “Opening a business as a Hispanic entrepreneur can be daunting, but our strong sense of community and family support helps us navigate through the toughest challenges with grace and perseverance,” states Paola. Their mission is to meet the current and future needs of their clients and help them to cultivate long-term success. They strive to provide incomparable services while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and professionalism, and to respect their staff and those they serve as professionals and individuals. Their ultimate goal is to maintain an environment that encourages giving back to their community. Through hard work and perseverance, Paola’s and Giovana’s accounting firm began to flourish.Their dedication to providing top-notch services and building lasting relationships with clients earned them a stellar reputation in the business community. As the years went by, their client base grew, and their business expanded beyond their wildest dreams. They specialize in divorces, marriages, pre-nuptial agreements, notarizations, power of attorney, wills, travel permits and translations.

Now, sixteen years later, Paola’s and Giovanna’s accounting firm stands as a testament to their tenacity and resilience. From humble beginnings in Peru to a thriving business in Miami Beach, they have proven that with sisterly love and steadfast resolve, anything is possible. With a dedicated team of 11, they expanded to a second office in Sunny Isles Beach in 2021, continuing to serve their community with integrity and expertise. Their story inspires others to reach for the stars and never give up on their dreams. As the sun sets over the sandy shores of Miami Beach, Paola and Giovanna look back on their journey with gratitude and pride. Together, they have built a legacy that will stand the test of time, showing the world that two Hispanic sisters from Peru can conquer any challenge, achieve greatness, and give back to the country that gave them this opportunity.