Welcome to Barone's Cars & Capital Markets
My name is Sophia and I am a Maserati. I’m a sleek, sophisticated, and very powerful GranTurismo Sport. I sport a naturally aspirated 4.7L 457 HP V8 engine and can go 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds. My driver's name is Barby Barone. Like me, she’s Italian. She’s President of Biltmore Advisors, an investment firm based in Phoenix Arizona. She’s been in the investment business for over 30 years and has a passion for her profession. So now that you know who we are, Barby will tell you why we’ve decided to create this blog. I bought my first Maserati in 2009. My Italian Beauty was my first performance vehicle. I acquired her on an informed whim and have never looked back. Initially my enthusiasm outstripped my driving skills and it was when I planned to run the Mohave Mile that legendary race car driver Lyn St. James arrived on scene with a pair of her driving gloves to help. My involvement with the Desert Region Ferrari Club in Arizona is a great opportunity to not only get