Leaders at the Bell with Leonardo Camero, CEO at Camero CPA, Jul 23, 2026

Leonardo Camero, CEO of Camero CPA, joined FEMACRO at the NYSE floor to explore the complex intersection of tax planning, investment strategy, and ethical capital allocation. As a Venezuelan immigrant and prominent figure in South Florida's entrepreneurial community, Camero brought a unique perspective to the challenges facing individual and family investors navigating U.S. tax obligations. He emphasized the often-overlooked relationship between market performance and tax liability, noting that CPAs sharpen their pencils when markets rise and investors celebrate gains, while offering relief when downturns reduce tax burdens. Beyond routine tax preparation, Camero stressed the critical importance of estate planning and asset protection, warning that estate taxes, probate costs, and family disputes can erode wealth if proper structures aren't established in advance.

The conversation turned to international tax considerations, where Camero highlighted common mistakes made by foreign investors in U.S. capital markets, particularly regarding withholding taxes and structural inefficiencies. He discussed how post-2017 tax reform encouraged both Americans with offshore operations and foreign investors to redomicile entities to the United States, fundamentally changing cross-border investment patterns. Camero also introduced his Sunflower Investors movement, which encourages investors to ask not only whether an investment is legal and profitable, but also what their capital is helping to build in the world, advocating for alignment between personal values and portfolio holdings without sacrificing returns.

Camero concluded with practical advice for the Venezuelan community, recommending charitable contributions through 501(c)(3) organizations for tax deductibility and urging Venezuelans with U.S. corporate structures created for dollar transactions to regularize their status through available amnesty programs before increased information sharing between jurisdictions exposes compliance gaps.