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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

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