The Zalayet, Adler & Suba Private Wealth Management Group believes in the power of teamwork— where each professional’s knowledge and experience, together, results in more creative and effective client solutions.
Eddie Zalayet has been in the securities industry since 1998. He began his career in investment management with a commitment to helping individual and institutional investors meet their financial goals. This commitment remains the focus of his practice through the many changes we’ve seen in the global financial landscape, from major market shifts, to economic booms and busts, and through profound technological advances.
Eddie is a member of a small, select group of financial advisors who have earned the discretion to trade on their clients’ behalf through the Private Investment Management (PIM)(1) program. He has been one of Wells Fargo Advisors’ Platinum Council Advisor (formerly known as Premier Advisor) since 2011, a distinction held by the firm’s top advisors who have demonstrated an ability to deliver outstanding client service as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients. Eddie also holds the industry’s prestigious Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification and has been named as a 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes(2), an achievement confirming his commitment to clients.
After graduating from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Eddie went on to earn a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance through an accelerated program at Brandeis. He speaks five languages, polished over years of travel and study abroad.
(1) The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts, and may not be suitable for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.
(2) The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
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With vast experience as a market technician and with a distinctive analytical approach, Howard focuses on the technical aspects of the financial markets. He currently manages a number of PIM (Private Investment Management)(1) portfolios for the majority of his clients. Much of his time is spent in assessing market trends and future growth potential and how individual securities fit within these analytics. He has developed his own charting techniques combined with certain sound methods used by some of the most respected technicians in the marketplace today. He takes a broad, technical approach to the movement of the market and individual securities to narrow down his focus to help successfully meet the financial goals of his clients.
Howard has also focused on the fixed-income and bond market as an investment tool for many of his clients and has a high-level of understanding and knowledge of this specialized market. His goal is to provide many of his clients with a reliable revenue stream that may allow them to meet their income and retirement goals with success.
Howard has been a financial advisor since 1983. He has been named a Wells Fargo Advisors’ Platinum Council Advisor (formerly known as Premier Advisor) since 2021, a distinction held by the firm’s top advisors who have demonstrated an ability to deliver outstanding client service as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients. He is an affiliate member of the Market Technicians Association and currently a candidate to receive a Chartered Market Technicians (CMT) designation. He is also a member of the American Association of Individual Investors and the San Francisco Bond Club.
(1) The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts, and may not be suitable for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.
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Berit has been in the financial services industry since 1995, starting her career in credit and investment research at Moody’s and JP Morgan in New York. She joined Wells Fargo in 2007. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional. To achieve this significant certification, she completed demanding educational programs, passed rigorous examinations and then met stringent experience requirements. Berit also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification, which has expanded her ability to provide her clients with enhanced retirement, Social Security, and Medicare planning. Moreover, Berit was part of the inaugural class to earn her CSRIC™ designation, the first major financial credential dedicated specifically to SRI increasing her capability to work with sustainable, responsible, and impact (SRI) investments.
As a PIM Portfolio Manager1, Berit acts on behalf of clients leveraging Wells Fargo Advisors’ fundamental research strength by implementing an investment discipline unique to individual clients. Berit earned the distinction of being a Platinum Council Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held be a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.
Berit was selected as a Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors for 2023. The Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
Berit earned her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College, studying at the University of Córdoba in Spain during her junior year. She received her MBA from Columbia University where she participated in study tours in India, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. She is a Retirement Planning Lecturer for Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies Master’s Degree in Wealth Management. Berit is committed to helping improve education and health and reducing poverty and inequality worldwide. She has taught English as a Second Language in New York City and volunteered helping women start micro businesses in Ghana, West Africa and San Francisco. Outside the office, Berit likes international travel, cooking, running in moderation, Berit enjoys spending time with her two sons and spectating their sporting events and volunteering with them.
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1 The PIM program is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000
Stephanie began working in the financial industry in the year 2000 at UBS Financial Services/PaineWebber in San Francisco. In 2016, she joined Wells Fargo Advisors, helping clients establish, manage and achieve their holistic wealth management goals. Clients also benefit from Stephanie’s positive energy, enthusiasm and creativity. She holds the Series 7, 66, 9 & 10 securities registration licenses and has her CA state insurance license. She earned a Master of Science, Personal Financial Planner degree, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Chartered SRI Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, and has earned a Bachelor of Science in Management. She has completed educational courses in Master Planner Advanced Studies™ and in the area of Behavioral Finance. Stephanie holds an associate degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Culinary Arts and is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Council on Strength & Fitness. Outside of the office, she can be found in the gym or in online classes inspiring people to get fit, in the kitchen putting her culinary training to work, and getting together with her large fifth generation California family in the East Bay.
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Cynthia has been with the San Francisco branch of Wells Fargo Advisors, and its predecessors, since 2001 when she began her financial services career as an intern. She has worked in various roles including more than 6 years as a Control Specialist with the branch’s management team focusing on monitoring and assisting in firm and regulatory compliance. She joined Zalayet, Adler & Suba Private Wealth Management Group in 2015 and finds fulfillment in providing administrative support to her team and a high level of attention to support client needs.
Cynthia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Finance Concentration from San Jose State University. She holds the Series 7, 9/10 and 66 securities registrations and has her CA state insurance license. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family and trying new fitness classes.
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Rosanna has over ten years of experience working at Wells Fargo. For the first eight years Rosanna worked in various management and operational roles and then transitioned into brokerage in the role she currently holds. Rosanna holds the Series 7 and 66 securities registration. With this experience she provides strong operational support to our team. She is detail oriented and her ability to manage the day-to-day operations of our client needs is exceptional. Rosanna attended San Francisco State University and is a San Francisco native. Outside of the office Rosanna spends her time traveling, attending local events, and supporting her community.
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Erekle first began his career with Wells Fargo Bank in 2012 and has joined Wells Fargo Advisors as a Senior Client Associate in early 2019. Erekle is passionate about understanding the complexities of the financial world and has a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset that allows him to identify trends and patterns in data. With his background in finance and business, he has developed a deep understanding of market dynamics and the factors that impact them. Erekle is constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills in this field and is excited to be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering insights and analysis to help clients make informed investment decisions.
Erekle holds Finance Degree from San Francisco State University and is currently pursuing his CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation. He also holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 66 securities registration and CA state insurance license.
Outside of the office, he can be found exploring the outdoors, taking culinary classes, and volunteering with San Francisco Recreation and Park where he teaches kids how to swim.
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Mia began her career at Prudential Securities in 2000 and worked in the operations department and as a Client Associate. In 2018, she joined RBC Wealth Management as a Senior Client Associate and today she has returned to Wells Fargo Advisors to join the Zalayet, Adler & Suba Private Wealth Management Group. With a strong work ethic, her main goal is to help our valued clients with their administrative needs and service requests in the most efficient manner possible.
Mia attended Skyline College in San Bruno where she studied Business Administration. She currently lives in the East Bay with her husband and their two fur babies. Mia enjoys crafting, archery, watching true crime documentaries, and loves to travel to explore new places and beautiful beaches.
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