Maria Filindras

Financial Advisor

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Expertise

Life insurance, health insurance, financial planning, sustainable investing

Education

University of Southern California (BA, Economics)

About

Maria Filindras is a financial advisor, a licensed Life & Health insurance agent in California, and a member of the Financial Review Council at Policygenius. She holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, as well as an economics degree from the University of Southern California. Previously, she served as a financial advisor for LA Wealth Management and AXA Advisors. In these roles, Maria built financial plans for individuals, families, and companies with managing personalized investment portfolios with an emphasis on socially responsible (SRI/ESG) investing.

Experience highlights

  • From 2018 to 2021, Maria was a financial advisor at LA Wealth Management in Long Beach, California, where she helped individuals, families, and companies create financial plans and sustainable investment portfolios.

  • Previously, Maria was a financial advisor at AXA Advisors, where she oversaw the hiring of new advisors along with their training.

  • Maria holds up-to-date FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and completed an economics degree at the University of Southern California in 2015.

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Want to interview a Policygenius expert?

Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.

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Selected stories from Maria

How much does a $100,000 whole life insurance policy cost?

Whole life insurance offers lifelong protection, guaranteed payouts, and cash value — but how much does a $100K policy actually cost? We break down premiums, total payments over time, and whether it’s worth it for your needs.

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Which whole life insurance companies are best in 2025?

We reviewed top-rated insurers to find the best whole life policies based on expert analysis and real-world performance.

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Life insurance for people with cancer & cancer survivors: What you need to know

Most people with cancer are not eligible for traditional life insurance. But people who have a history of cancer are usually able to get coverage.

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