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Gene Ka, CPWA®

Partner, Managing Director

Gene is a partner and the managing director of Beacon Pointe’s San Jose office. He  cares deeply about helping people and intentionally asks thought-provoking questions that allow him to truly listen to clients and their needs. A detailed strategist and a tireless implementer, Gene is a strong advocate for complete transparency when working with his clients. With over three decades experience in the financial industry, Gene has extensive knowledge of investments, financial planning, and asset management. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Gene was a Senior Financial Advisor with American Express before forming his own independent advisory firm Ka, Demmler & Associates, later renamed Wealth Design, LLC in 2000. Gene graduated from Purdue University and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification. Gene currently resides in Silver Creek, California with his wife, one of his three daughters and his mother.

 

Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor. Certain representatives of Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC are also Registered Representatives offering securities through APW Capital, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. 100 Enterprise Drive, Suite 504, Rockaway, NJ 07866 (800)637-3211.

Melissa Ochoa

Relationship Manager

Melissa is a relationship manager at Beacon Pointe and is responsible for partnering advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals and have a personalized service experience. Among her duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting, asset allocation modeling and client servicing. Melissa graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She currently resides in downtown San Jose with her boyfriend and Siberian Husky. Outside of the office, Melissa is an avid concert goer and loves to spend her weekends going on road trips to discover small towns, hiking spots, and swimming holes.

Thu Ka

Office Management

Thu is the office manager for the Beacon Pointe San Jose office. In addition to office management duties, Thu is responsible for administrative operations, client servicing and staff training and development. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Thu worked as the Chief Compliance Officer for Wealth Design LLC. In her free time, Thu enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with her family.

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