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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."
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Zack
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Other Team Members

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