Our TEAM
TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)

Our TEAM is Your TEAM
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Meet The TEAM
Find a Financial Advisor
- Andrew Knox
- Bill Syan
- Brandon Rivera, CKA, PFP
- Brent Honea, Esq.
- Giao (Zao) Tran, MBA, PFP
- Joel Sheldon
- John D. Nguyen, EA, CFP
- John J. Oh, CPA
- Juan Mora
- Julius Bolden
- Kamron Nahavandi
- Kate Le
- Katherine Chan, MSFA
- Patrick Kim, CLU, ChFC, RICP, FSCP, LUTCF
- Steve Shloss, CFP
- Tony Robinson
Andrew Knox
VP, Retirement & Small Business Specialist
Andrew began his career in January 2007 as an independent agent with Life and Health licenses. In 2008, he became Securities licensed. For more than six years, Andrew consistently performed as a top recommended advisor for his clients...
Brandon Rivera, CKA, PFP
VP, Financial Planner
Brandon has been in the financial planning world for as long as he can remember. In the early '90s he recalls joining his step-father at the radio or television studios. At the studio, he would listen to his step-father educate...
Brent Honea, Esq.
Estate Planning & Asset Protection Specialist
Brent strongly believes that everyone must have an estate planning strategy. Often in the fast paced world we live in today, many people do not take the time to create an estate plan or keep the plan up to date....
Giao (Zao) Tran, MBA, PFP
VP, Financial Planner
He graduated from California State Long Beach University (BSEE), then obtained the MBA degree and professional certifications in Project Management and Personal Financial Planning at University of California, Irvine. With over 30 years...
Joel Sheldon
VP, Financial Planner & Retirement Specialist
John D. Nguyen, EA, CFP
Founder & CEO | Enrolled Agent & Certified Financial Planner
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with you and earn your trust. Trust is the foundation on which we have built our client-centric financial services practice that is primarily referral-based.
John J. Oh, CPA
CFO & Tax Planner
John J Oh is Certified Public Accountant and has more than 15 years in diverse tax, financial, and business experience. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve success by helping them establish practical and sound tax and financial...
Julius Bolden
VP, Financial Consultant & Retirement Specialist
Julius brings more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry to the TEAM. Whether you are new to investing or have been investing for years, you owe it to yourself to experience the difference of working with a...
Kamron Nahavandi
VP, Financial Advisor & Retirement Planner
Financial Planning has been in his family for over 25 years. He currently holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as Life & Health Insurance License, and Property & Casualty Insurance License. Kamron specializes in working...
Katherine Chan, MSFA
Financial Analyst & AOM
Katherine graduated from the University of Francisco with a Master in Financial Analysis and currently studying to obtain her Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential.
Patrick Kim, CLU, ChFC, RICP, FSCP, LUTCF
COO & VP of Financial Planning
He graduated from UCLA with Economics B.A. degree and started 1st full-time career in financial services industry as registered representative. With over 27 years of experience, Patrick has held the roles at various senior management...
Steve Shloss, CFP
Financial Planner & Real Estate Professional
Steve brings financial clarity to growing families, millennials, baby boomers, seniors. trusts and estates in all aspects of comprehensive financial planning. His focus on integrity, honesty, customer service and a unique holistic...
Tony Robinson
VP, Retirement Planning & Business Specialist
Rev. Tony Robinson specializes in the areas of medical, life, long term, and Medicare insurance, as well as retirement planning. He came to the U.S. in 1972 to pursue his studies in the accounting field, and in 1977 he graduated from...