The DiCiaccio Team

Pasadena, CA

Separating out what is meaningful to your portfolio and preserving your lifestyle is our job. When we act as your fiduciary, we help eliminate the many problems associated with commission-oriented, product-focused salespeople. Your success is our success.

The DiCiaccio Team

Pasadena, CA

The DiCiaccio Team

Pasadena, CA

The DiCiaccio Team

Pasadena, CA

The DiCiaccio Team

Pasadena, CA

Our independence enables us to impartially evaluate investment strategies, managers, and investment products. We are first and foremost focused on our clients and act in their best interests.

Who Are We?
We are a team of financial experts who specialize in helping people achieve their financial goals and secure their future. We understand that your financial future is of utmost importance to you and your family. As founding partners at Snowden Lane Partners, our commitment lies in fostering a client-focused environment where teamwork and collaboration align our interests. We believe everyone deserves a financially stable and stress-free life, and we’re passionate about making it happen.

Empowering You to Take Control of Your Finances:
Our work goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets; it’s about empowering you to take control of your finances and make smart decisions that will benefit you and your loved ones for years to come. We will create a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable asking questions and gaining knowledge to feel confident about moving forward. This affords you more time to live the life you have earned and helps to reduce stress, which results in more comfort for you and your family.

“WEALTHY” is our comprehensive fiduciary approach to wealth management.
Our approach makes it easy for you to understand and follow by using everyday language, avoiding technical industry jargon. As fiduciaries, we prioritize your best interests, providing expert advice throughout your financial journey. Let’s embark on a prosperous future together with “WEALTHY” by your side.

W – Written Plan: A customized financial plan centered on your goals, crafted by a fiduciary.
E – Evaluate Progress: Monitor your progress-to-goals within the plan annually with fiduciary guidance.
A – Actionable Roadmap: A detailed path to a secure retirement, backed by a fiduciary commitment.
L – Liability Protection: Complete insurance review to safeguard your assets.
T – Trustworthy Estate: An estate plan overview, ensuring efficient wealth transfer.
H – Holistic Analysis: Annual asset and liability assessment for financial clarity.
Y – Yearly Worth: Track your financial growth with an annual net worth statement.

It’s worth noting that most people we meet have few, if any, of these 7 elements in place. We are proud to deliver all of these to our valued clients! Experience the benefits of a complete financial plan with our team! Your journey begins with a 15-minute “fit call” so we can better understand what you are looking for and you can learn about how we might be able to help you. Click on “Contact Us” for various ways to get in touch.

Our Commitment to Excellence:
We are honored to have received numerous recognitions, including Forbes’ Best In State Wealth Advisor, Barron’s “Top Advisor”, and several L.A. Wealth Magazine Awards. These distinctions, bestowed upon less than two percent of financial advisors, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to delivering personalized, innovative financial solutions tailored to your unique needs.

We invite you to reach out with any questions or to explore how we can assist you in achieving your financial goals. Your initial consultation is free, allowing us to get to know you and your financial aspirations. Let’s work together to secure your prosperous future.

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Meet our Team

John DiCiaccio

Sr. Partner, Managing Director
Welcome to Snowden Lane Partners, where we're transforming financial planning with a client-centric approach. I'm John DiCaccio, the founding partner, and along with my team, we're committed to securing your financial future through a disciplined and repeatable process. Known for generating positive outcomes, we emphasize collaboration and personalized service to ensure we focus on what's truly important – you, the client. Our process helps put all the pieces of your financial puzzle together, creating a comprehensive and customized plan tailored to your unique needs. In my personal life, I'm married to my wife Evie, and together we have three adult children and are blessed with six grandchildren. We're both patrons of the arts, appreciating the creativity and passion behind various artistic expressions. Inspired by my nonna and the fond memories of cooking with her, I've learned to infuse love, creativity, and precision into every aspect of my professional and personal life. I cherish spending time with our grandkids, whether it's passing down generational recipes with our oldest in the kitchen, watching our granddaughter compete in surfing events, or baking treats and reading favorite stories to our youngest grandmoppet. Additionally, I enjoy painting abstractly, an activity that helps me see things from different perspectives and develop creative solutions. This artistic approach translates into my work, allowing me to think outside the box when crafting financial strategies for my clients. Discover our unique "WEALTHY" approach by visiting the Overview tab to the left for more details about our process. Join us for a fresh, heartwarming take on wealth management. Reach out today, and let's focus on building a brighter, more secure financial future for you with the help of our exceptional team and our proven, client-focused process.

Leah Thomson Snell, CFP®

Sr. Partner, Managing Director
When we say everybody likes Leah, we’re not limiting that to people! In addition to being one of the friendliest, most approachable people you’ll meet, she is a dedicated animal rights advocate. She and her husband James always have a dog or two at home and she enjoys helping community animals in various ways. DiCiaccio Team clients who spend time with Leah always appreciate how easy she makes discussing the information we need for their financial plan. They often remark on how calm, patient and caring she is. Those qualities have made her a valued member of civic groups like the Altadena Guild and local Rotary club, as well as orchestras where she plays the viola. While usually calm and collected, she enjoys spirited game nights with friends and the excitement of travelling to unique locations. Senior Partner and Managing Director Leah Thomson Snell joined Snowden Lane from Merrill Lynch, where she began in 1996 while attending UCLA.

Caesar Cepeda

Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
The more time Caesar spends in this industry, the more he values the time he spends with the people he meets. The proof is in the number of close friendships he has developed with a wide range of clients who have come to know him and Lauren, his wife of 23 years. Caesar believes the hours he spends in face-to-face meetings with clients are just as important as those he devotes to research and portfolio-building on their behalf. With a quick wit and a happy-go-lucky attitude, he is always easy to get to know. The calming effect he has on people helps them gain perspective, while his sartorial sense and sophistication make visiting the DiCiaccio Team a stylish affair. Going the distance isn’t something restricted to work for clients, however. Caesar has been in 15 Ironman distance Triathlons as well as the Angeles Crest 100-mile run, week-long mountain bike races, and every Los Angeles Marathon since its inception in 1986. With Lauren and another couple, he co-owns CrossFit Monrovia and helps people with their physical conditioning when he’s not helping people with their financial shape. Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor Caesar Cepeda, who began as an Asset Manager in 1986, provides specialized advice for High Net Worth individuals and non-profit organizations.

Natalie Kazarian

Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Client Relationship Manager
A free spirit who loves nature and camping, Natalie is also one of the most meticulous, detail-oriented people you will ever meet. With “get-it-done” drive she watches out for our clients’ interests with a mothering instinct that spills over from the raising of two young girls and an even younger son with her husband Aram. Advocating for clients and finding answers to their questions and solutions to their problems is deep-rooted in this woman whose world is about family, heritage, and traditions. Her ability to organize and prioritize makes her efficient and effective when it comes to taking care of things. She loves to host friends and family at home whenever possible. She loves good food and company and the stimulation of working with different people to challenge herself to learn more. Private Wealth Advisor and Senior Client Relationship Manager Natalie Kazarian came to Snowden from Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in investment strategy in 2006. She previously worked as a business insurance specialist.

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The DiCiaccio Team

225 South Lake Avenue
Suite 650
Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 521-9801