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Roger Lopez

Wealth Advisor
Education and Credentials
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Finance, with a concentration in Financial Analysis

As part of SteelPeak’s Wealth Advisor team, Roger is dedicated to helping clients build, protect, and optimize their wealth with clarity and confidence. His core areas of expertise include comprehensive financial planning, retirement income strategies, and institutional-style investment management.

Roger graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a concentration in Financial Analysis. He currently holds a Series 65 license.

Roger’s passion for the markets began early—he has been actively trading since age 16. Over the years, he has developed a strong understanding of market structure, macro drivers, and disciplined risk management, with hands-on experience trading equities, options, FX, digital assets, and selectively using leverage and derivatives. His analytical approach focuses on effective portfolio construction, precise position sizing, and identifying asymmetric risk-reward opportunities across both traditional and emerging markets.

His philosophy centers on creating tailored financial solutions for each client while prioritizing downside protection, tax-efficient planning, and long-term performance. Roger continues to expand his expertise across traditional markets, private markets, blockchain technology, and the growing digital-asset ecosystem.

Outside of work, Roger enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing tennis, training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling, and traveling to San Diego to spend time with his family. In his spare time, he’s often analyzing markets, researching tactical trading opportunities, and studying new developments in crypto, blockchain innovation, and global macro investing.

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Other Team Members

Zack Farooquee, AAMS®, AIF®
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Flavia Nunes
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Josh Lev
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Lucas McDonnell
Client Service Associate
Justin Iskander, CPA
Wealth Advisor
Airene Williamson
Chief Legal Officer
Nina Weiss
Client Service Associate
Raesa Martin
Client Service Associate
Nicolo Gori
Client Service Associate
Brendan Finneran
Senior Portfolio Manager
Christine Mueller Coley, CFP®, CDFA®
Wealth Advisor
Andrea Chandos
Senior Tax Administrator
Wyatt Gibson
Junior Tax Associate
Alejandra Guzman
Paralegal – Compliance Associate
Katherine Neto, AWMA®
Client Service Associate
James Cordle
Senior Trader
Andrew H. Jacobson
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Maddie Zakarian
Administrative Specialist
Aimie Lalas
Tax Administrator
Samantha Orellana
Client Service Associate
Derek Ruan
Associate Wealth Advisor
JP Tran
Client Service Associate
Charlotte Perkinson
HR & Talent Manager
Steven K. Ridgeway, CPA
Tax Services Lead
Kim Zajic
Chief Administration Officer
Ali Zamani AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CFO
Michael Rashtian
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Maz Esmailbeigi AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CIO
Kingsley Choi
Wealth Advisor
Joe Fusaro
Director of Operations
Robert Venezia
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Steven Dymant
Director of Alternative Solutions
Reza Zamani, AIF®, CPM®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CEO
Lioness Ebbay, Esq.
Director of Estate Consulting
Rich Winer
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Leonard Green
Compliance Manager
Pete Alliegro, CFA
Director of Business Development
Peter Amling, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Jennifer Prendergast
Tax Operations Lead
Ceasar Garvida, CFP®, CIMA®
Wealth Advisor
Annie Heller
Client Service Associate
Steve Racius
Associate Wealth Advisor
Lisa Tashtchian
Senior Client Service Associate
Cecilia Escobar
Senior Client Service Associate
Jordan Thatcher
Senior Tax Consultant
Bardia Maghami
Fund Operations Associate
Stephanie Valderrama
Administrative Assistant
Wayne T. Slappy
Wealth Advisor
Rina Pineda, CPA, MST
Director of Tax Consulting
Benjamin Kanter
Client Service Associate
Rachel Otto
Staff Accountant
Drew Clanton
Operations Associate
Joe Mezzetta, CPA
Senior Tax Associate
Heidi Wilson, WMCP®, CDFA®, SE-AWMA®
Wealth Advisor
Lexi Shaheri
Client Service Associate
Ryan Santiago
Operations Manager
Morten Roness, MBA
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Joseph Auday, CFP®, CRPC®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Michael Nader, EA
Tax Associate
Shelby Brennan, CPA, CFP®
Senior Tax Consultant & Family Office Manager
Joseph Brandolino
Associate Wealth Advisor
Brandon McAuslen
Portfolio Manager
Michelle Nanoff
Senior Client Service Associate
Sam Sosa, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Alexandra Miller
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Mark Koellner, CFP®, CRPC®
Wealth Advisor
Stacy Borek, CFP®
Senior Tax Associate
Anthony Kim
Portfolio Manager
Joshua Fein
Controller
Andy Rosas
Operations Manager
Tony Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Tyler Resh
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Dylan Drake
Marketing Associate
Mike Shotton
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Luke Everhart
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Richard Stucki
Senior Tax Reviewer
Luke Anderson, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
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