Aidan Flynn is a financial advisor at SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at SES LLC and Skechers USA. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting, with an investment process driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Arvette Reid is a financial advisor at SEIA with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SEIA LLC since 2017 and SES Inc. since 2023. Prior to her advisory career, she spent six years at Capital Caring Hospice & Palliative Care. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of investment management and consulting services.

Damon Varady is a financial advisor at SEIA with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Royal Alliance and Invest Financial Corp. He serves as a trustee on a family irrevocable trust. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments and employs a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

Michael Van Kleeck is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors Inc., and internal assignments within SEIA and its related entities. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments informed by quantitative and qualitative research, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Faye Lawrence is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at SEIA and has prior experience with firms including Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Bogart Wealth, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of roughly 140 advisors. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Theodore Saade is a senior partner at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments driven by in-house research, offering both discretionary and predominately non-discretionary management.

Joseph Dawkins is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at SEIA. His prior experience includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and JHFN SII. He is also an advisor for Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client preferences.

Theresa Ngo is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Electrameccanica and BT Western Corporation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of roughly 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management styles.

Robert Curtiss is a CFP® professional affiliated with SEIA, based in Los Angeles, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Royal Alliance Associates, and D.A. Davidson & Co., among others. Curtiss is also involved with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC in a financial advisor capacity. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas West is a financial advisor at SEIA with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Signator Investors, Royal Alliance Associates, and SEIA, where he has been since 2011. West is the founder of LifeCare Affordability Plan, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning for long-term care financing, and serves as CEO of Longevity Strategists LLC, a software-driven networking business in the financial services industry. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combined strategic and tactical investment approach guided by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Gabriella Cajina Schafer is an associate advisor at SEIA with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES LLC. Gabriella also holds a Virginia insurance license, though she is not a producer. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, and it manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyle Demshki is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with an investment process that combines strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research.

Alex Kim is a financial advisor with SEIA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Payden & Rygel and Royal Alliance. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, offering primarily non-discretionary investment management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning.

Michael Mahony is a financial advisor at SEIA with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including CEPRES GmbH, Third Bridge Ltd., and Evoke Advisors. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of roughly 140 advisors. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and features a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, which is uncommon for firms of its size.

Chad Bates is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at SEIA, where he has worked since 2003, and has previously been associated with Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. He holds a California insurance license, which he uses to communicate with clients about insurance products in their investment portfolios. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management models.

Calvin Tseng is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with SEIA in Los Angeles and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Tseng is also affiliated with the University of California - Santa Barbara. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Alyson Lapidus is a financial advisor at SEIA with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Burney Wealth Management and Ses LLC. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and features a predominance of non-discretionary asset management, alongside multiple advisory programs and planning services.

Jonathan Arntz is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with SEIA, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Arntz also holds an insurance license and is engaged in insurance sales and service consistent with financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Lisa Windsor is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with SEIA and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Windsor holds the Series 66 designation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments guided by both quantitative and qualitative research, and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Alexandra Payne is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at SEIA with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years at Creative Planning, LLC and two years at SBSB Financial Advisors. SEIA serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable entities, through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management, supported by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.