Creating Wealth
For The People.
Bankers and Auditors. Mathematicians and MBAs. Farmers and Chefs (yes!). The background of the Firstline Team is as diverse as the Firstline Client. The tie that binds? We want to be of service to our communities.
We want to improve your life. We want our years of study and work, our constant industry learnings, and our passion for – candidly – making money, to benefit you!
Keith M. King
Founder & Chairman
Keith is well-known in the Caribbean merchant banking community as a driver of industry growth and profit generation. He has over 35 years of international banking experience at C-suite, MD and board levels specialising in start-ups, acquisitions, policy, operations, financing restructuring, insolvency and advisory services to governments and corporations.
Dalia King
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia King is an attorney-at-law with over 15 years of experience in corporate governance and securities transactions. A founding member of Firstline Securities, she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction and its reputation as a trusted financial institution in Trinidad and Tobago.
A national scholarship recipient and honours graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Dalia combines intellectual rigour with a deep commitment to innovation and client-focused leadership.
Dalia also served as President of the Securities Dealers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SDATT) from 2021 to 2023, leading the Association’s first all-female Executive — a historic moment for the financial sector.
Her leadership continues to champion transparency, integrity, and progress within the Caribbean investment landscape.
Michael J. Cooper
Head, Portfolio Management and Trading
Michael J. Cooper is an experienced investment professional with a diverse background spanning private equity, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, product structuring, portfolio management, and trading. His career has taken him across global markets, where he has built deep expertise in sectors such as energy, natural resources, power, infrastructure, and financial institutions.
At Firstline Securities, Michael leads our portfolio management and trading division, bringing a strategic, research-driven approach to delivering consistent value for our clients. He is known for combining technical rigour with a strong understanding of both local and international investment landscapes.
Michael is fluent in Spanish, proficient in French, and conversant in Portuguese — a reflection of his global mindset and ability to connect with stakeholders across regions.
Ahamad Hosein
Head, Islamic Finance
Ahamad Hosein brings over 27 years of cross-functional international experience to his role as Head of Islamic Finance at Firstline Securities. With a professional background in systems, auditing, and strategic business planning, he offers a unique blend of financial expertise and disciplined oversight.
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago, Ahamad also holds CA, ACCA, and FMAAT qualifications. His expertise, combined with his deep understanding of financial governance, positions him to lead the development of Firstline’s Islamic Finance division with integrity and rigour.
A devout Muslim of Egyptian heritage, Ahamad is committed to ensuring that our Shari’ah-compliant solutions meet the highest standards of ethical and faith-based investing, empowering clients to align their financial goals with their personal values.
Alicia Hernandez
Executive Manager, Credit & Administration
Alicia is an experienced Finance and Marketing Professional with core competencies in Project Management, Enterprise Risk Management and Finance. She has 27 years’ experience in delivering client solutions in the banking, strategic management and project management sectors in T&T and the wider Caribbean and holds an International MBA. When not managing client portfolios, she tends to Firstline’s bellies as our resident chef-entrepreneur.
Maxine King
Head,
Wealth Management
Maxine has over 30 years’ experience in the field of accounting and finance, having worked in senior management and executive positions within the Banking, Aviation and Credit Union sectors. Maxine holds a BSc in Management Studies, an M.Sc in Accounting and an MBA. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago.
Cole Patrick
Head,
Distribution
Cole has over 30 years’ experience managing commercial and personal loan portfolios. His professional career has spanned senior executive positions, directorships and consultancy services in the banking and credit union sectors. He holds an MBA from the University of Manitoba and has served as the moderator for Commercial Lending with the Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Banking and Finance.
Nicholas Mohammed
Sales & Relationship Manager
Nicholas has been a member of the Firstline Team for over 6 years. He has a strong accounting background with experience in the health, oil & gas and financial services sectors. Over the years, Nick has acquired an in-depth knowledge of the local investment market through his time spent working firstly in the Finance Department, followed by the role of Supervisor at the Keith King Unit Trust Corporation Agency. Nicholas is now an integral part of Firstline’s Wealth Management team. When he is not busy creating wealth for our loyal clients, he focuses his attention on his family.
Michael Sims
Chief Financial Officer + Manager, Risk
Michael has over 25 years’ experience providing financial advisory services on mergers and acquisitions, systems and internal control development, investment planning, corporate restructuring and tax planning to public and private sector organisations in the United Kingdom and Trinidad & Tobago. He has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 1993.