Stephen Mauriello
Mortgage & Liability Advisor | Certified Liability Advisor (CLA)
Stephen Mauriello is a Certified Mortgage and Liability Advisor (CMLA) with over 20 years of experience helping high-earning professionals turn homeownership into a long-term wealth strategy.
A U.S. Navy veteran and solo mortgage broker with Next Wave Mortgage, Stephen is based in Palm Beach County, Florida, and currently manages over $25 million in active mortgage liabilities for clients across South Florida and the Treasure Coast.
He specializes in guiding first-time buyers, HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet), and mass affluent households through smart mortgage planning—integrating tax efficiency, retirement goals, and liability management into every loan solution.
Stephen applies advanced strategies from Borrow Smart University, the CORE 7 networking model, and the FAST system to foster seamless collaboration among real estate agents, financial advisors, and title attorneys through his Core 4 Diamond structure.
Known for his strategic thinking, financial discipline, and dry sense of humor, Stephen helps clients and partners make smarter decisions and build lasting wealth through real estate.