Our Team

The people behind your plan.

A small, dedicated team of advisors and client-service professionals who know your name, your plan, and where it stands.

Advisors
Ryan Marayag, CPFA®, Founder & Lead Wealth Advisor at Lucent Elm

Ryan Marayag, CPFA®

Founder & Lead Wealth Advisor

Founded Lucent Elm in 2016 to bring big-firm expertise to a personal, relationship-first practice, helping busy professionals and business owners make sense of retirement and build lasting wealth.

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Alex Taylor, Wealth Advisor at Lucent Elm

Alex Taylor

Wealth Advisor

Came from the media & advertising world and now specializes in helping fellow professionals organize and grow their portfolios, making investing accessible, not intimidating.

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Steve Fox, Wealth Advisor at Lucent Elm

Steve Fox

Wealth Advisor

Brings 36+ years of experience guiding investors through every kind of market, with a steady belief that each client deserves a plan built uniquely for them.

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Client Service & Operations
Tim Yong, Registered Sales Assistant at Lucent Elm

Tim Yong

Registered Sales Assistant

Passionate about helping clients turn financial goals into reality, and keeping every step of the journey smooth.

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Chris Cobb, Registered Sales Assistant at Lucent Elm

Chris Cobb

Registered Sales Assistant

A 23-year U.S. Navy veteran who brings firsthand knowledge of military life to help fellow service members and veterans build and protect their financial futures.

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Al Amaya, Operations at Lucent Elm

Al Amaya

Operations

Helps steer clients through the process of taking control of their finances, with the same care he brought from years in patient care.

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Becky Willyard, Operations at Lucent Elm

Becky Willyard

Operations

Over 25 years of administration and corporate operations experience keeping the firm running seamlessly behind the scenes.

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Brandi Torres, Operations at Lucent Elm

Brandi Torres

Operations

15+ years in client service, dedicated to making sure no detail slips through the cracks.

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Let’s Talk

Get to know us.

The best way to meet the team is a relaxed, 20-minute conversation, in our Los Angeles office or over Zoom. No pressure, no jargon, just a real conversation about your goals.

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Weekends by appointment