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Our Team

How We Work

How We Work

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 Our Team

Alisa Sakowitz

MBA

Investment Specialist & Financial Advisor, Pacific Advisors

Alisa Chatham Sakowitz joined Pacific Advisors, Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life in 2014. She has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry. Alisa is third generation in financial services, following in the...

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Anne Ding

CFP®, CPA, RICP®, CLTC®, MBA

Financial Advisor, Pacific Advisors

For over a decade, Anne has dedicated her career to providing education and coaching to help clients make sound financial decisions, enabling them to secure a confident financial future. Anne was recognized two years in a row by Forbes...

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Christopher Real

Director of Business Development, Pacific Advisors & 401(k), Cash Balance Specialist

Christopher Real is the Director of Business Development for Pacific Advisors (PA), a West Coast-based financial services firm that specializes in advanced estate, business, charitable, and philanthropic planning. In his leadership...
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David M. Culler

ChFC®, CExP®, CLU®

Financial Advisor, Founder

I’ve spent the last 40 years helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complexities of financial planning. Early in my career, one of my first roles was working with retired Teamsters in Northern California to...
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Hannah Disisto

Client Service & Business Operations Associate

If there’s one thing that has shaped my career, it’s the belief that great relationships drive great results. My focus is always on the people - understanding what they need, anticipating challenges before they arise, and making sure...
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Marybeth Torpey

Client Experience Associate

Some people go through life wanting to be seen. I’ve always been drawn to making sure others are. At SummitOne, I focus on making every client feel valued, supported, and heard. As the first point of contact, I set the tone for our...

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Ryan Brody

CFP®, RICP®, AIF®, CLTC®, TPCP®

Financial Advisor, Founder

I’ve spent most of my career helping people make smarter financial decisions, but I didn’t start out in this industry. Early on, I worked at hardware and software tech companies in Silicon Valley. The work was interesting, but...
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