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Sam Sosa, J.D.

Sr. Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Education and Credentials
University of California, Los Angeles
J.D., Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Economics

Sam Sosa is a highly accomplished financial advisor with a comprehensive background in wealth management. With extensive experience spanning prestigious firms such as Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities, Sam has consistently delivered exceptional results by cultivating deep client relationships. Armed with a Juris Doctor degree specializing in Estate Planning, as well as degrees from UCLA in Economics and Psychology, Sam possesses a unique blend of knowledge, education, and financial acumen, enabling him to offer strategic advice tailored to clients’ individual needs.

Throughout his career, Sam has demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive growth. He has successfully engaged his clients in a fiduciary based planning practice and has grown portfolios while safeguarding the downside. That is why he has received countless referrals from his clients and community members. As a result, Sam has earned recognition as a top performer nationally.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sam is deeply committed to giving back to his community. As a board member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, past President of the Santa Barbara Young Professionals, and several volunteer roles with a variety of local charities, he actively contributes to philanthropic endeavors and fosters meaningful connections within the community.

An Ironman triathlete, Sam can be seen on swims, rides, and runs with other members of the Santa Barbara endurance sports community. An avid golfer since the age of 11, he is always up for a friendly match. Sam thrives on physical challenges and enjoys mentoring young professionals in their careers and financial journeys. His passion for innovation extends to his interest in crypto currencies, where he actively engages in learning and investing in digital assets.

Sam Sosa’s unwavering dedication to excellence, combined with his strong leadership skills and commitment to community involvement, make him a valuable asset in the wealth management industry and a respected figure in the Santa Barbara community.

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Other Team Members

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