SEIA

Eric Hirsch is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA. He has previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 10 years and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for one year. In addition to his advisory role, Hirsch provides occasional consulting on financial advisor-related topics. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, offering services to 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 predominantly non-discretionary management across multiple advisory programs.

Megan Montes is a financial advisor at SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at SES LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc., and TD Ameritrade. 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 combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments in its investment process and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services.

Jami Merrell is a financial advisor at SEIA with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 offers a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, along with comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting services.

Cole Brownell is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior advisor at SEIA. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance, MassMutual, and World Financial Group. He also has experience in the food service industry, having worked at Farfalla Trattoria and Agoura's Famous Deli. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments in its investment process, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Pierce is a financial advisor at SEIA with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for over two decades. He is also a Business Development Officer at SEIA, involved in RIA sales and service. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary models with an investment process supported by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Claire Hauck is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at SEIA and previously spent 11 years at Lazard Asset Management LLC and Lazard Asset Management Securities LLC. SEIA serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable entities through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset-allocation and tactical adjustments, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Hannah Adams is a financial advisor at SEIA with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at New York Life Investments for four years, with additional roles at Bank of America, Star Mountain Capital, and The Rohatyn Group. Outside of advising, she has experience in the modeling industry with LA Models/STATE Model Management. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, supported by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Parker Hendershot is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an investment strategist at SEIA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Cambridge Associates 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 employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Azim Nakhooda is a financial advisor at SEIA with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Nakhooda serves as a board member and volunteer for the Northeast Ohio Arthritis Foundation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. Its investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Arntz is an associate advisor with SEIA and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of experience in the financial industry, previously working at Cedar Brook Group for four years and in construction from 2011 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in property management. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable entities through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments using quantitative and qualitative research, offering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

John Williams is a financial advisor at SEIA with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. Williams also serves as a notary public. 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, utilizing a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments within both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management models.

Anthony Pizzo is a financial advisor at SEIA with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Select Money Management, Inc. and Select Portfolio Management, Inc. since 2012. 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 employs a combination of strategic macro asset-allocation and tactical adjustments in its investment process, managing a large majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Vannara Murphy is a financial advisor at SEIA with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES Inc. He is also involved with SEIA as a Client Service Manager. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative research aligned with modern portfolio theory.

Jeffrey Zuanich is a financial advisor at SEIA with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. He also holds a California insurance license in a non-producer capacity. 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. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, with an investment process that combines strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jennifer Kim is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. She is affiliated with SEIA and has held various roles at firms including Signator Investors, Royal Alliance Associates, and SES LLC. Kim is involved in several community organizations, serving on the finance committee of AVIVA, the Korean American Museum auxiliary board, and as president of the Harvard Westlake Korean American Parent Association. SEIA serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment process combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, and while it operates discretionary platforms, most assets are managed on a non-discretionary basis.