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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

Steven K. Ridgeway, CPA
Tax Services Lead
Andy Rosas
AI Strategy & Operations Manager
Jonathan Sheen
Junior Portfolio Manager
Jennifer Prendergast
Director of Tax Operations
Kim Zajic
Chief Administrative Officer
Harley Guzman
Office Manager & Junior Paralegal
Andrea Chandos
Sr. Tax Administrator
Sam Sosa, J.D.
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Mary Berg, CPA/PFS
Technical Reviewer
Jack Martin
Associate Wealth Advisor
Flavia Nunes
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Ashley Payrits
Alternative Investments Analyst
Aimie Lalas
Tax Administrator
Derek Ruan
Wealth Advisor
Patrick Oliver, MST, EA
Senior Tax Consultant
Reza Zamani, AIF®, CPM®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CEO
Kiras Persky
Deputy General Counsel
Anthony Kim
Portfolio Manager
Tony Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Zack Farooquee, AAMS®, AIF®
Director of Advisory Services
Michael Gansfuss
Market Director, Alpha Summit
Robert Venezia
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Andrew H. Jacobson
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Myles Bozinovski
Sr. Market Director
Josh Lev
Vice President, Investment Research
Rich Winer
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Rachel Otto
Staff Accountant
Michael Rashtian
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Dalia Dardoon
Associate Wealth Advisor
Katherine Neto, AWMA®
Client Service Associate
Joseph Auday, CFP®, CRPC®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Jackie Stafford
Sr. Client Service Associate
Joe Fusaro
Director of Operations
Laila Bahman
Associate
Justin Iskander, CFP®, CPA, MBA
Wealth Advisor
Ryan Santiago
Operations Manager
Christine Mueller Coley, CFP®, CDFA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Ceasar Garvida, CFP®, CIMA®
Wealth Advisor
Joe Mezzetta, CPA
Tax Preparation Manager
Stacy Borek, CFP®
Wealth Advisor and Sr. Tax Associate
Natalie Arias
Office Manager & Administrative Assistant
Luke Anderson, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Mike Janis
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Kingsley Choi
Wealth Advisor
Charlotte Perkinson
HR & Talent Manager
Brendan Finneran
Senior Portfolio Manager
Heidi Wilson, WMCP®, CDFA®, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Annie Heller
Associate Wealth Advisor
Lesny Espinoza, EA
Tax Associate
Ali Zamani AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CFO
Bardia Maghami
Vice President, Fund Operations
James Cordle
Senior Trader
Tyler Resh
Chief Growth Officer
Jason Hart
Director of Operations
Maz Esmailbeigi AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CIO
Enrique Vargas
Market Director
Leonard Green
Compliance Manager
Jordan Peterson, CPFA®
Wealth Advisor
Lisa Tashtchian
Sr. Client Service Associate
Morten Roness, MBA
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Peter Amling, CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Ryan Saidi, AIF®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Jessica Donovan, CFP®, AIF®, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Jess Boone
Director of Client Development, SteelPeak Sports
Mike Shotton
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Brandon McAuslen
Portfolio Manager
Ethan Ashbrook, CFP®
Associate Wealth Advisor
Rina Pineda, CPA, MST
Director of Tax Consulting
Bradley Triana
Tax Consultant
Shelby Brennan, CPA, CFP®
Sr. Tax Consultant & Family Office Manager
Curtis Cooper
Associate Wealth Advisor
Joshua Fein
Controller
Luke Everhart
Business Development Associate
Teddy Weber, CPA
Tax Associate
Joseph Brandolino
Associate Wealth Advisor
Dylan Drake
Marketing Associate
Wyatt Gibson
Junior Tax Associate
Michelle Nanoff
Sr. Client Service Associate
Noah Barrionuevo
Associate
Alexandra Miller
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Steven Dymant
Deputy CIO, Chief Private & Public Markets Officer
Michael Nader, EA
Tax Associate
Stephen Fringer
Systems & Reporting Manager
Daniel Atchinson
Junior Tax Associate
Wayne T. Slappy
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Cecilia Umbel
Client Service Manager
Airene Williamson
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Lioness Ebbay, Esq.
Director of Estate Consulting
Andrew Moss
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