Los Angeles, CA Center Drive West Office

Michael Kawase is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent over two decades with Ameriprise Financial Services in varying capacities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Claudine Rajah is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2006 to 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment options, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Eric Smutko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of A-1G Skyraider, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to choose how to implement those recommendations.

Audrey Schmedes is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. She previously worked at Ameriprise for six years and held roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. She serves on the board of The Village Enrichment Program, a nonprofit organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that are tailored to client needs and delivered through a network of financial advisors.

Chase Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Pacific Crest Consultants and has a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a personal driver business offering ride services and also works as an Uber driver. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Kristina Liuag is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities from 2013 to 2026. Outside the financial industry, she is employed as a visual associate at J. Crew Group, where she is responsible for store layout and maintaining retail standards. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Devin Marshall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years at Wells Fargo Advisors and a total of five years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Ameriprise and Express. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Aprile Poag is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2014 to 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with GoldenVoice as an ambassador at the Coachella music festival and serves as an accounting consultant for Desert Christian Community Church. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Anthony Perez is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. Prior to that, he spent 21 years with Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and co-owns Enlightened VOX, a retail business in Los Angeles. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized support for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and divorce planning, delivering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.