About Us
Pasadena Private is a boutique multi-family office handling the distinct financial needs of affluent families. Our suite of in-house services provides clients with access to experts and financial solutions that address most time sensitive needs. Pasadena Private is comprised of five primary lines of business that include portfolio management, commercial lending, retirement solutions, mergers & acquisitions, and property management. Additionally, our clients have access to direct investments sourced and managed by Pasadena Private in the categories of private loans, real estate, and early-stage companies.
The 3 Dimensions of Wealth
Our Logo represents our belief that investments should be allocated across three major categories that each help grow and protect your wealth in different and complementary ways:
- Producing Real Estate for steady tax-advantaged income and generational wealth transfer
- Diversified Securities Portfolio for long term growth and short-term liquidity needs.
- Privately Held Businesses for maximum growth potential but higher risk and restricted liquidity.
OUR TEAM
Our in-house team of professionals advises on and provides the financial services you need at each stage to grow and protect your wealth.

Andre Aharonian
Credit Analyst, Lending

Mandy Benedict
Director, Property Management

Alex Blaine
Junior Credit Analyst, Lending

Heidi Brendemihl
Managing Director, Real Estate

Rosalie Carerneia
Bookkeeper, Business Management

Mike Choi
Director of Operations
CFP®

Raymond Chu
Controller, Lending

Ann Chung
Private Client Manager

Craig Colbath
COO & CCO, Founding Partner

Charlie Coleman
Managing Director

Geert Criel
Managing Director, Strategic Advisor

Shawn Damiani
Director of Business Management

Brad Feldman
Managing Director, Strategic Advisory Services
CEPA®

Debbie Fukawa
Business Manager, Institutional Retirement Plans
AIF® CPFA® C(k)P®

Thomas Gareton
Analyst

Preston Hayes
Consultant

Jennifer Hendricks
Senior Analyst

Simon Holford
CEO & CIO, Founding Partner
CPWA® CRPC®

Anthony Hunt
Private Client Manager

George Kaluhiokalani
Managing Director
CFP®

Mike McAdams
President, Lending

Nicole Moreau
Client Relationship Manager

Bryan Muth
Director of Retirement, Founding Partner
C(k)P® CRPC® CRPS® CPFA®

Shasha Qi
Senior Credit Analyst, Lending

Hesam Rasoulzadeh
Digital Marketing and Public Relations

Simon Reeves
Managing Partner
CPWA® CEPA®

Arlene Sacco
Real Estate Accountant

Jason Shlecter
Director of Credit, Lending
CFA®

Laura Smith
Private Client Manager

Iain Whyte
Chairman, Founding Partner
AIF® CIMA® C(k)P®