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Zack Farooquee, AAMS®, AIF®

Director of Advisory Services
Education and Credentials
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.A. in Economics
Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation, Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)

Zack Farooquee serves as Director of Advisory Services at SteelPeak Wealth, where he leads a dynamic team of advisors with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes. With over 16 years of industry experience, Zack brings a unique blend of strategic insight and firsthand advisory expertise to his role. Having built a successful advisory practice himself, Zack understands the challenges and opportunities advisors face on their journey from advisor to leader. His leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, mentorship, and empowerment—providing advisors with the tools, insights, and support they need to thrive.

As an advisor himself, Zack is uniquely positioned to mentor and support advisors by remaining closely connected to the client experience. He is passionate about helping clients develop customized portfolio strategies to build and preserve wealth across generations. He leads by example, blending institutional-grade investment acumen with a deeply personalized, goal-driven planning approach. His expertise spans multi-asset portfolio management, structured investments, and holistic financial planning. With cross-border experience advising clients in both U.S. and international markets, Zack brings a global perspective to wealth management.

Zack holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He currently holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation from the College for Financial Planning and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), committed to delivering fiduciary-driven advice that adapts to evolving market conditions and life stages.

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Career Highlights
Why did you get into wealth management?
I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of investments, economics, and human connection. Wealth management allows me to combine analytical thinking with building meaningful relationships.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do for SteelPeak clients?
Helping advisors grow into their potential and watching them succeed—because I’ve walked the same path. I also love working directly with clients to help them navigate complex markets and achieve long-term financial security.
What do you love to do outside of work?
Spending time with family, traveling, golfing, and being outdoors. I’m also a lifelong learner—always exploring new ideas in finance and personal development.
What is your favorite book or quote?
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." "Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it."
Schedule a Meeting with
Zack
In this 30-minute session you will gain an understanding of ways to maximize your investment portfolio to meet your goals.

Other Team Members

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