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Reza Zamani, AIF®, CPM®, CFS®, CAS®

Founding Partner, CEO
Education and Credentials
University of California, Santa Barbara
AIF®, CPM®, CFS®, CAS®

Reza Zamani is a Founding Partner and CEO of SteelPeak Wealth.  Reza has specialized in investment advisory and financial planning to meet the specific needs of ultra-high net worth clients, with over 25 years of industry experience. SteelPeak Wealth represents the culmination of an approach combining responsible fiduciary services, excellent client service and innovative thinking.

Reza received his bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with a minor in Sports Management from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he played NCAA Division I soccer. He believes his history as a high-level athlete prepared him well for the process of building a team that is enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working.  He also graduated from UCLA’s Management Development Program at the Anderson School of Management. Reza is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary and holds the Certified Portfolio Manager, CPM®, designation from Columbia University and the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers. In addition, he is accredited as a Certified Fund Specialist, CFS®, and Certified Annuity Specialist, CAS®.

Reza spent the first 13 years of his career at two major Wall Street firms.  He served as a Senior Vice President at UBS and Senior Portfolio Director at Morgan Stanley before forming SteelPeak Wealth in 2012. During his early years with major Wall Street firms, he always envisioned an independent advisory firm dedicated to providing a higher level of value and exceptional service to clients. Today, Reza’s vision of a talented team of advisors and management providing distinguished fiduciary services to clients has come to fruition in SteelPeak Wealth. SteelPeak Wealth represents Reza’s ideals of innovation, tenacity and client empathy.

Reza believes that giving back to the community is vital. He has served as a board member for non-profit organizations such as Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and The Wellness Community of Los Angeles. He is currently involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.  He is a frequent wealth management expert and contributor to many media outlets such as Fox Business News, Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal.  His passions include spending time with his two children, and focusing on daily fitness to enrich his physical and mental health.

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Career Highlights
Why did you get into wealth management?
Growing up, Reza witnessed firsthand how the right financial guidance could transform someone’s future. This inspired him to enter the world of wealth management with a clear purpose: to use his expertise to help others navigate the complexities of finance and investment.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do for SteelPeak clients?
Reza most values the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of SteelPeak's clients. SteelPeak Wealth doesn't just manage money – it helps people navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives. Whether it’s securing a comfortable retirement, funding a child’s education, or creating a legacy for future generations, the firm's role is to provide guidance that empowers clients to achieve their financial dreams.
What do you love to do outside of work?
Reza loves spending time with his family, especially his two children. He is dedicated to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, often found in the gym to stay fit. Additionally, Reza enjoys playing soccer on an adult team during the weekends, which not only keeps him physically active but also allows him to unwind and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports.
What is your favorite book or quote?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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Other Team Members

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