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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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Daniel Atchinson
Junior Tax Associate
Maz Esmailbeigi AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CIO
Kim Zajic
Chief Administrative Officer
Teddy Weber, CPA
Tax Associate
Derek Ruan
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Jordan Peterson, CPFA®
Wealth Advisor
Leonard Green
Compliance Manager
Zack Farooquee, AAMS®, AIF®
Director of Advisory Services
Sam Sosa, J.D.
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Jack Martin
Associate Wealth Advisor
Rich Winer
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Natalie Arias
Office Manager & Administrative Assistant
Camille Reyes
Associate
Stephen Fringer
Systems & Reporting Manager
Tony Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Wyatt Gibson
Junior Tax Associate
Joe Fusaro
Director of Operations
Ashley Payrits
Alternative Investments Analyst
Jackie Stafford
Sr. Client Service Associate
Joe Mezzetta, CPA
Tax Preparation Manager
Laila Bahman
Associate
Adam Greenwald
Sr. Client Service Associate
Flavia Nunes
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Michael Nader, EA
Tax Associate
Stephanie Valderrama
Administrative Assistant
Heidi Wilson, WMCP®, CDFA®, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Jason Hart
Director of Operations
Jess Boone
Director of Client Development, SteelPeak Sports
Luke Anderson, SE-AWMA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Mary Berg, CPA/PFS
Technical Reviewer
Ceasar Garvida, CFP®, CIMA®
Wealth Advisor
Lesny Espinoza, EA
Tax Associate
Joshua Fein
Controller
Dalia Dardoon
Associate Wealth Advisor
Lioness Ebbay, Esq.
Director of Estate Consulting
Mike Shotton
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Andrew H. Jacobson
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Aimie Lalas
Tax Administrator
Wayne T. Slappy
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Ryan Saidi, AIF®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Andrew Moss
Wealth Advisor
Peter Amling, CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Shelby Brennan, CPA, CFP®
Sr. Tax Consultant & Family Office Manager
Josh Lev
Vice President, Investment Research
Anthony Kim
Portfolio Manager
Brandon McAuslen
Portfolio Manager
Christine Mueller Coley, CFP®, CDFA®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Kiras Persky
Deputy General Counsel
Jessica Donovan, CFP®, AIF®
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Joseph Auday, CFP®, CRPC®
Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Bardia Maghami
Vice President, Fund Operations
Myles Bozinovski
Business Development Manager
Harley Guzman
Office Manager & Junior Paralegal
Ryan Santiago
Operations Manager
Annie Heller
Associate Wealth Advisor & Investment Analyst
Lucas McDonnell
Client Service Associate
Reza Zamani, AIF®, CPM®, CFS®, CAS®
Founding Partner, CEO
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Chief Growth Officer
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Business Development
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Junior Portfolio Manager
Stacy Borek, CFP®
Wealth Advisor and Sr. Tax Associate
Joseph Brandolino
Associate Wealth Advisor
Steven K. Ridgeway, CPA
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Senior Trader
Bradley Triana
Tax Consultant
Justin Iskander, CFP®, CPA, MBA
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Luke Everhart
Business Development Associate
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Dylan Drake
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Lisa Tashtchian
Sr. Client Service Associate
Patrick Oliver, MST, EA
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JP Tran
Client Service Associate
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Associate Wealth Advisor
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Charlotte Perkinson
HR & Talent Manager
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Ethan Ashbrook, CFP®
Associate Wealth Advisor
Samantha Orellana
Client Service Associate
Airene Williamson
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Mark Koellner, CFP®, CRPC®
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Steven Dymant
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Katherine Neto, AWMA®
Client Service Associate
Andrea Chandos
Sr. Tax Administrator
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Noah Barrionuevo
Associate