Moeez Ansari is the President, Chief Investment Officer, and Founder of Compak Asset Management. With over 40 years of investment experience, he applies technical and fundamental analysis to evaluate the markets. His extensive tenure in the financial industry has equipped him with the expertise and intuition necessary to navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.

Recognized as a leading expert, Moeez is sought after nationwide by individuals and corporations for his financial insights. His professional experience spans options trading, portfolio optimization, futures trading, mutual fund selection modeling, and financial risk management. A highly seasoned speaker, he has conducted numerous financial seminars since the 1980s.

Moeez began his broadcasting career in 1988 and has since become a consummate radio personality, offering expert financial analysis and market interpretation. His show, Market Wrap with Moe, provides in-depth discussions on the latest developments from Wall Street and global markets.

In his free time, Moe enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, and fine dining. However, his greatest passion remains his radio show, where he finds fulfillment in sharing his financial and economic expertise while engaging with listeners across the country.

Amanda is an Operations Executive with Compak Asset Management, where she supports operations and client services. Her responsibilities include assisting with account administration and client requests while helping ensure a smooth and responsive client experience.

Before joining Compak, Amanda worked as an Assistant Property Manager, managing Class A high-rise office properties.

Amanda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Sacramento.

Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, practicing Pilates, and traveling.

Arash Kouhi is a Relationship Manager at Compak Asset Management with more than 27 years of experience in insurance and financial services. Prior to joining Compak, Arash spent over two decades working with businesses and institutions on a variety of financial and strategic matters. His experience across multiple areas of finance has provided him with a broad perspective on financial planning, risk assessment, and capital markets. He works with clients to help them evaluate financial decisions and develop strategies aligned with their individual goals and circumstances.

Arash lives in the Scottsdale area with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and golf. He also enjoys supporting youth development through the game of golf.

Avi Gorasia joined Compak Asset Management in 2025 as a Financial Planning Analyst. She supports the financial planning team through detailed analysis and the development of personalized financial strategies designed to help clients work toward their long-term goals.

Avi holds a Master of Finance from the University of California, Irvine, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Economics. 

Avi enjoys spending time with her family and friends and maintaining an active lifestyle. A lifelong sports enthusiast, she has practiced Taekwondo since the age of eight and competed at the national level through her undergraduate years, including participation in international medal bouts. She also enjoys traveling and listening to music.

Dana Eynon joined Compak Asset Management in 1997 and currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources & Finance.

With over 25 years of experience at Compak, Dana has held various roles across Operations, Compliance, and Accounting, gaining comprehensive expertise in the firm’s internal functions. She has served as Compak’s liaison to regulatory agencies including the NFA, CFTC, SEC, and FINRA, ensuring strict adherence to industry regulations while maintaining exceptional client service.

Dana earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton.

Dana enjoys raising her four children with her husband, Jeremy. She has a passion for cooking and entertaining, quilting, and photography. She is also actively involved in her church community and served as a local club leader for organizations such as the Cub Scouts.

Ed Gaither brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role at Compak Asset Management. As Regional Vice President, he serves as the lead liaison for the firm’s Scottsdale, Arizona office. A seasoned advisor, Ed is dedicated to enhancing clients’ financial well-being by providing personalized wealth management solutions tailored to their unique goals. He works closely with the Financial Planning department and Investment Committee to develop customized financial strategies for his clients.

Before joining Compak in 2008, Ed began his career at Primerica Financial Services, where he specialized in asset accumulation and asset allocation strategies.

A native Californian, Ed was born in Oceanside and grew up enjoying the beach, sailing, and scuba diving. Now living in Arizona, he embraces the outdoor lifestyle, spending his free time hiking and biking. His greatest passion, however, has always been motorcycles—on weekends, you’ll often find him exploring Arizona’s backroads on his Harley Electra Glide.

Elmer Salvador brings decades of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in compliance, trading, and investment firm operations.

Elmer joined Compak Asset Management in 2004. He is a graduate of the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP^®) program at the FINRA Institute at Georgetown University. He is a General Securities Principal and a Municipal Securities Principal, holding the Series 7, 24, 53, and 66 securities licenses. Elmer earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration: Finance and a Master’s degrees in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach.

Elmer enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and children. A dedicated Los Angeles Lakers fan, he is always eager to discuss the latest in basketball. He also has a passion for emerging technologies and can spend hours exploring innovations shaping the future.

Eva Bowen joined Compak Asset Management in 2004 as a Operations Executive and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations.

Before joining Compak, Eva gained valuable experience at Capital Planning Group LLC and PepsiCo. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a minor in Management Information Systems, from California State University, Fullerton.  Eva holds the Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

Eva enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and dogs, making the most of California’s beaches and mountains. She also appreciates an occasional shopping day.

Feroz Ansari is a Senior Principal and Portfolio Manager at Compak Asset Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certificant and holds a Master of International Management (MIM) from Arizona State University – Thunderbird, School of Global Management, as well as an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan.

Feroz has completed advanced programs in risk management, trading, portfolio management, leadership, and finance at Oxford University (England), INSEAD (France), Citibank Training Center (Singapore), Euromoney (New York), and Emirates Bank Training Center (Dubai). He has published research on dual exchange rate mechanisms and has conducted training programs in treasury management and foreign exchange.

With decades of experience in banking, treasury management, asset allocation, and asset management, Feroz has held key positions at Banque Indosuez, Faysal Bank, and Emirates Bank International. He began his career in 1993 as a Treasury Associate at Banque Indosuez and later served as Treasurer, Head of Treasury & Corporate Banking, and Deputy General Manager at Emirates Bank.

Feroz is also deeply engaged in the financial industry and his community. He serves on the Client Advisory Council of Wealth Advisor Services at Fidelity Investment Institutional Service Company and is a Board of Advisors member at the University of California – Irvine’s Center for Investment and Wealth Management (CIWM). At CIWM, he actively contributes to several financial literacy subcommittees, helping to educate and empower individuals in financial decision-making.

Beyond his professional expertise, Feroz is passionate about golf, reading, and continuous learning. He enjoys playing golf with his two sons and has even achieved a hole-in-one. While his lowest score was 79, he now finds joy in simply breaking 90. An avid reader, Feroz is an active member of a local book club comprised of close friends.

Glenn Link is a Vice President at Compak Asset Management and has been with the firm since 2006. With over 30 years of experience in financial services. Glenn brings a deep understanding of financial services to his clients. He has received extensive training in New York with Paine Webber and UBS. Glenn attended the State University of New York and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses.

Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, Glenn focuses on providing proactive, customized wealth management solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. He believes that “Service and Experience Equal Results.”

Glenn enjoys spending time with his daughter and living an active lifestyle. His hobbies include working out, golf, tennis, basketball, biking, ocean fishing, and weekend trips to the mountains and beach. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Glenn played high school soccer, basketball, and baseball and continued competing in collegiate soccer. He also grew up racing snowmobiles, hunting, and fishing. He believes that a positive attitude, honesty, and good karma lead to great results.

Imran Ansari is the Vice President of Trading at Compak Asset Management. Known as the firm’s “jack-of-all-trades,” Imran plays a vital role in various aspects of the business, including trade operations, allocation systems, report and data generation, webcast production, web development, and office construction and maintenance.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics.

Imran enjoys spending time with his two loyal dogs, Lilly and Willy. He also has a passion for golf, flying RC helicopters, and playing Xbox and PC video games with people around the world.

Jason Travis joined Compak Asset Management in 2026 as a Wealth Management Associate.

Before joining Compak, Jason studied International Relations at the University of California, Davis, and worked for several years in intelligence analysis. He later earned his Master of Finance from the University of California, Irvine, with a concentration in Asset and Wealth Management.

Jason played volleyball in college and continues to play competitively today. When he’s not on the court, he also enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife, friends, and cat.

Javaid Ansari is the Executive Vice President at Compak Asset Management. As a member of Compak’s Investment Committee, he works closely with the investment management research team to execute proactive investment strategies for the firm’s portfolios. In addition to his portfolio management responsibilities, Javaid leads Compak’s wealth advisement team, developing customized, comprehensive financial solutions for clients. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certificant.

Prior to joining Compak, Javaid held various positions in the financial services industry, including roles as an Associate at PIMCO and a Market Researcher at William O’Neill & Co., publisher of Investor’s Business Daily. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he brings a deep understanding of investment management and market research.

Javaid holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He has also studied at Cambridge University, the Swiss Finance Institute, and the China Europe International Business School.

Javaid is passionate about golf, a sport he has played since the age of six. He continues to refine his game with the goal of competing in the final round of the U.S. Amateur tournament. He has also embraced the challenge of triathlon racing, completing his first Olympic-distance triathlon in Orange County in 2012. Javaid is married and enjoys spending time with his son and daughter.

John Deardorff is a Vice President at Compak Asset Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certificant. He specializes in building client relationships and developing strategies for retirement and other financial goals.

Before joining Compak, John served as Vice President and Senior Investment Officer at Check Capital and was a Regional Vice President at Mercer Advisors in Newport Beach.

John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned his Master’s degrees in Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino.

John enjoys spending time outdoors, whether on the golf course or a hiking trail. A lifelong baseball fan, he never misses an opportunity to attend an Angels or Dodgers game. His Midwest roots also bring him joy in visiting family and friends back home.

John Baffa, Jr. is a Vice President at Compak Asset Management and has been a Relationship Manager with the firm since 2000. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, John provides valuable investment insights and guidance to Compak’s clients.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College in 1981. Before joining Compak, he worked at New York Life and Smith Barney as a mutual fund wholesaler. John holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor(CRPC®).

John enjoys spending time with his family. An outdoor enthusiast, he loves golf, fishing, and exploring nature.

Lynne Frankel joined Compak Asset Management in 2024 as an Operations Executive. Before joining Compak, Lynne worked in financial services at Wells Fargo Advisors. She gained valuable experience in the operations department at Wells Fargo, serving clients and financial advisors. She earned a degree in Psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Lynne enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cats. She also loves going to the beach, exploring the beauty of Southern California, and staying active.

Kate Galkina is a Vice President at Compak Asset Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certificant. She holds multiple industry credentials, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®), and Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®).

With extensive expertise in retirement planning, personal taxation, real estate investments, and insurance, Kate has developed numerous financial models that help clients gain a clearer understanding of their financial situation and greater confidence in their future.

Before joining Compak, Kate worked in MetLife’s Financial Planning division, where she received advanced training in wealth management solutions. She also completed the Personal Financial Planning Program at the University of California, Irvine.

Kate holds degrees in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Moldova State University and Accounting from Moscow State University. She also holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

In her free time, Kate enjoys world travel, ping pong, tennis, pickleball, and the occasional game of poker.

Melissa Wright has been helping clients build a better financial future through comprehensive financial life planning and insurance strategies since 2004. As her expertise grew, so did her belief that individuals and families deserve a deeper, more holistic approach to wealth management, ensuring their financial decisions align with what truly matters in their lives.

While her primary focus is on retirement analysis and planning strategies, Melissa emphasizes the importance of comprehensive financial planning. She takes a detailed approach, examining all aspects of a client’s financial affairs, including assets, liabilities, insurance, investments, and employee benefits. In addition to her extensive knowledge of mainstream financial topics, Melissa specializes in MediCare, Medicaid, disability programs, Social Security benefits, and advanced life insurance strategies.

Melissa is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certificant and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration: Finance from California State University, Fullerton, with an emphasis in personal financial planning. She also holds the Series 7, 6, and 63 securities licenses.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys attending hockey games, exploring new restaurants with her husband, Tim, and traveling with Tim and their daughter, Muriel. She has a passion for travel photography, capturing both exotic destinations and local scenery to share with friends and family.

Qinyi Du plays a key role in supporting portfolio management decisions at Compak Asset Management, specializing in tactical asset allocation, stock selection, and fund selection. She is responsible for trading, research, and both fundamental and quantitative analysis on a daily basis.

Qinyi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Mathematics from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from Claremont Graduate University. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®). She also holds the Series 65 securities license.

Qinyi enjoys painting and cooking. A meticulous cook, she follows recipes with precision, paying close attention to measurements and timing. She is also a wine enthusiast—despite her self-proclaimed low tolerance!

Riga Kakar has been a Senior Operations Executive at Compak Asset Management since 2004, overseeing the processing of insurance and annuity agreements with carriers, as well as managing applications, continuing education,  and state licenses.

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Riga has held roles at four banks and previously served as a Regional Administrator for CalFed Financial. She holds the Series 6 and 63 securities licenses, along with an Insurance license. Riga has also completed coursework at California State University, Fullerton, toward a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts.

Riga enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter or indulging in a relaxing day of shopping.

Ryan Harding joined Compak Asset Management in 2025 as Project Associate, specializing in analytics.

Before joining Compak, Ryan studied computer science at the University of Wyoming and has received his Master of Finance from the University of California Irvine, with a concentration in wealth management.

Ryan enjoys spending time with his friends and family, wrenching on his cars, and is an avid snowboarder during the winter months. He also enjoys the occasional round of golf.

Sandra Villela is an Operations Executive with Compak Asset Management, where she provides support across operations and client services. Her responsibilities include assisting with client account administration and coordinating service requests. She helps facilitate efficient processes and a consistent client experience.

Before joining Compak, Sandra held operational roles with investment advisory and financial services firms, including Wells Fargo. She attended Orange Coast College and Everest University.

Sandra enjoys exploring different restaurants, wine tasting, visiting museums, attending festivals, and reading. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, as well as the occasional spa day.