Los Angeles, CA Office

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Rasic is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA. His prior experience includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Signator Investors Inc. He is also involved with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. 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 quantitative and qualitative research and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Liselotte Richards is a financial advisor at SEIA with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Sii, and Ses LLC. Richards also serves as an operations and compliance specialist at SEIA, a role she has held since 2014. 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 combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and employs both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management across multiple advisory programs.

Ilya Solovey is a financial advisor at SEIA with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, and Charles Schwab. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. In addition to advising, he works as a client service manager supporting operational functions within SEIA. 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 about 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, emphasizing mostly non-discretionary management and offering various financial planning and consulting services.

Jared Chase is a financial advisor at SEIA with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a majority of assets managed non-discretionarily.

Aaron Jett is a financial advisor at SEIA with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with firms including MassMutual, New York Life, and Eagle Strategies. 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, and consulting services, with a focus on combining strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments within both discretionary and non-discretionary investment models.

Eric Rosen is a financial advisor at SEIA with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., SIA LLC, and SII. Rosen also serves as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at SEIA and Signature Investment Advisors, LLC. 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, utilizing a combination of strategic macro asset-allocation and tactical adjustments overseen by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.