Meet The Team

Dr. Marcelo Vazquez, Financial Services Representative

Dr. Marcelo Vazquez brings over 20 years of a unique blend of college financial preparation, with lifetime financial education and planning experience.  Having worked at colleges such as UCLA, University of Nevada Reno, and California State University Northridge, Marcelo has personally helped families strategically use financial tools to pay for their college tuition while also funding their tax-free retirements.  A college education does not come with intentional financial education.  From companies to young professionals and all levels of families; Marcelo serves and empowers others to reach their financial goals.


Marcelo is married to his beautiful wife for over 21 years.  Marcelo and his wife share in mentoring bright and ambitious children in their high school daughter and elementary school son.

Matt Khao, Financial Services Representative

Matt brings 11 years of professional financial services experience, serving clientele spanning the entire net-worth spectrum. Mr. Khao specializes in tax strategy, strategic retirement solutions, and college financing. He is happily married with his beautiful wife and they have a 5-year old son. Matt is bilingual in Thai and English.

Amy Canchola, MHA

Amy is passionate about collaborating, developing, strategizing, educating, and cultivating with health care organizations, teams, and leaders. She helps others plan, prepare, and gain control of their finances. Her family, friends, and surrounding community inspire her vision and purpose. She enjoys learning, educating, exercising, nutrition, cooking, gardening, humanitarian efforts, fitness, and travel. Her greatest accomplishments are her son and her career.

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