The United Way of Miami-Dade created the Center to expand its work in the area of financial prosperity, particularly in response to the challenging economy. The Center provides the tools and resources necessary to help individuals increase and maximize their income including free tax help.

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Andre N. Chammas Appointed To Development Committee of The United Way Center for Financial Stability
MIAMI – Andre N. Chammas, CPA, principal in the Tax and Accounting Department at nationally recognized public
accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF), was recently appointed to the Development
Committee of the United Way of Miami‐Dade Center for Financial Stability. The Center for Financial Stability helps
working individuals and families achieve economic success and independence.
The United Way of Miami‐Dade created the Center to expand its work in the area of financial prosperity,
particularly in response to the challenging economy. The Center provides the tools and resources necessary to help
individuals increase and maximize their income including free tax help. Clients are paired with one of the Center’s
financial coaches, who customize the services to meet their clients’ specific financial needs and goals. The Center is
housed and operated by South Florida Urban Ministries.
“Andre has committed himself to serving with the same zealous he serves the clients at MBAF,” said Tony Argiz,
chairman and CEO of MBAF. “At MBAF we are proud of his achievements and his dedication to the United Way and
the community.”
Chammas has a long history as a civic leader including being a member of Florida International University
President’s Council, Florida International University HealthCare Network Board of Directors Finance and Audit
Committee, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – South Florida Chapter Board of Trustees Member and Treasurer,
and the United Way of Miami‐Dade Past Young Leaders Member.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from St. Thomas University. He is a CPA in the states
of Florida and Georgia as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
The United Way of Miami‐Dade is a non‐profit organization committed to advancing the common good by
providing education and assistance to children, empowering families and individuals to become financially stable
and economically independent and allocating health resources for the community.
To learn more, please visit www.unitedwaymiami.org or www.mbafcpa.com.
About MBAF
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF) is one of the nation’s Top 40 certified public accounting and advisory
firms and the largest Florida‐based accounting firm in the state. Ranked for the last 15 years as one of the top 25
performing firms in the country on INSIDE Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best” list, MBAF provides value‐added
assurance, domestic and international tax services and management advisory services such as litigation support,
business consulting and technology solutions to entrepreneurs, privately‐held businesses, wealthy individuals,
family groups, private and public corporations, exempt organizations and legal practitioners across a broad range
of industries. More than 400 highly‐qualified principals and employees serve domestic and international clients in
more than 45 states and 44 countries from offices in Miami, New York, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort
Lauderdale, Orlando, Valhalla and India.