About Parallax
A small team, with the strength of a national firm behind it.
We built Parallax Wealth Management to give clients the personal attention of a boutique practice with the strength of a national firm behind it. Here’s who you’ll work with.
Meet the Team
The people behind your plan.

Wilson L. Lea CFP®
Financial Planner · Retirement Plan Advisor
Wilson leads the firm’s advisory relationships, bringing a CFP®-level planning discipline to every client’s full financial picture.
Credentials & Education
· CFP® Certified Financial Planner™
· B.A. Economics, UCLA
· Certificate in Financial Planning, DePaul University
· 25+ years experience

Lawrence Rocha AIF® · MBA
Financial Planner
Lawrence works closely with clients on retirement and rollover decisions, with 15+ years of finance experience and a focus on planning that fits real life.
English · EspañolCredentials & Education
· AIF® Accredited Investment Fiduciary
· MBA, CSU Monterey Bay
· Certificate in Financial Planning, UCLA Extension
· 15+ years experience

Juan Sarmiento FSCP®
Paraplanner
Juan supports the planning process behind the scenes — building analyses, preparing reviews, and keeping client work moving.
English · EspañolCredentials & Education
· FSCP® Financial Services Certified Professional
· B.S. Computer Science, Cal Poly Pomona

Homa Mohsenian
Director of Operations
Homa keeps the practice running smoothly, overseeing operations so the team can stay focused on clients.
English · Français
Miriam Cortez
Director of Client Services
Miriam is often your first point of contact, making sure every client interaction is responsive, warm, and well-handled.
English · EspañolLicensed across securities & insurance — fiduciary standard first
Wilson, Lawrence, and Juan each hold Series 7 and Series 65/66 securities registrations, and all three carry California insurance licenses — so the team can evaluate everything from a full range of investment solutions to principal-guaranteed and insurance-based options. The team operates under the fiduciary standard: your interests always come first, not commissions.
Serving multilingual households & first-generation families
Our team serves clients across language lines with warmth and precision, giving us the ability to connect with a wide range of households in the language they’re most comfortable with. We understand the distinct dynamics of immigrant families and first-generation professionals — from navigating unfamiliar retirement systems to building financial foundations in the United States.