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