<sub>Jonathan’s passion for investing was ignited at an early age watching his stockbroker father chart stocks. He later had the good fortune to join his father in business in 1976, and together they advised individuals, corporate executives and non-profit institutions for decades. Today Jonathan leverages his deep financial experience to craft personalized financial strategies focused on helping a select group of clients grow and preserve their wealth. Using a client-first approach, he designs intelligent financial strategies that carefully consider each client’s unique goals, priorities, risk tolerance, responsibilities, and business and family dynamics. He takes pride in proactively managing financial strategies to evolve with changes in the markets and his clients’ lives and businesses.

A credentialed advisor, Jonathan is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and PIM® Portfolio Manager, helping clients achieve their financial objectives through portfolios incorporating individual stocks and bonds, mutual funds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and alternative investments.

He works with a select group of clients and specializes in multi-generational families and family business owners. Known for his sincerity, integrity and commitment to transparency, the fact that Jonathan is often asked by clients to advise them on matters beyond investing and finances is a testament to the level of trust his clients place in him and his guidance. He has been recognized as a Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Advisor 1 every year from 2012 to 2026.

In 2018 Jonathan combined businesses with Financial Advisors Elway Le and Brandon Saito to form the Le Saito Tanaka Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. The practice was founded on the common purpose to provide the resources and experience sophisticated clients need to prepare for and react to critical financial events as they strive to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.

Jonathan is a South Pasadena native. Deeply connected to his ancestry, he actively researches 5 generations of Tanaka family history beginning with his great-granduncle’s and grandparents’ immigration to Los Angeles to build the Japanese Union Church 5 years before the iconic Los Angeles City Hall was built. Jonathan’s grandfather, Chikashi Tanaka owned and operated a photo studio and photo mart on historical landmark streets overseen by the Little Tokyo Historical Society. His father, Yasuo “Clifford” Tanaka, was the first Nisei stockbroker. Jonathan is also a member of Seeds of Life Church in Alhambra.  He loves to travel with his wife and daughter to Hawaii and Japan. They have also traveled to Thailand, Cambodia and Italy. In his spare time, he enjoys following the Los Angeles Lakers and watching Korean dramas with his wife.

Credentials and Education:

• PIM® Portfolio Manager
• Certified Private Wealth Advisor®
• FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 63 and 65 securities registrations
• Resident State [CA]
• California Insurance License #0A59192
• Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Advisor – 15 years1
• 2025 Forbes® Best-in-State Wealth Advisor2
• 2025 Forbes® Best-in-State Wealth Management Team3
• Brown University, B.A. Civil Engineering, 1976

Le Saito Tanaka Private Wealth Group
of Wells Fargo Advisors

225 S Lake Avenue, Suite 700 | Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-583-4158 | Toll free: 877-636-5688
jonathan.tanaka@wellsfargoadvisors.com
linkedin.com/in/jonathan-t-tanaka
www.lesaitotanaka.com











1 2024-2026 Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council: The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism.
2012-2023 Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council: The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.
2 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors:  Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23 – 6/30/24 (Source:  Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self -completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
3 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams:  Awarded January 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24 (Source:  Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 11,674 wealth management teams were considered for the rating; 5,332 (45.66% of candidates) were named 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams.</sub>

 

Brandon Saito is a Financial Advisor with the Le Saito Tanaka Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, where he advises founders, entrepreneurs, executives, entertainers, athletes, family offices, and multigenerational families on wealth management, philanthropy, and legacy planning.

With an entrepreneurial background spanning more than two decades, Brandon helps clients navigate significant financial opportunities and transitions. He works closely with specialists across Wells Fargo Bank N.A., including investment banking, commercial banking, lending, and private market teams, to address complex financial needs and pursue strategic opportunities.

Brandon has developed a specialty serving founders and business owners before, during, and after major inflection points, including capital raises, liquidity events, business sales, acquisitions, and public offerings. His focus is helping clients align personal wealth, business objectives, family priorities, and charitable goals into a coordinated long-term strategy. 

Known for bringing people together, Brandon regularly connects leaders across business, technology, entertainment, supports, and philanthropy to foster collaboration, create opportunity, and advance meaningful causes.

Brandon comes from a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry. His father, Bill Saito, was the first Japanese American actor admitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades in film, television, and commercial work. Growing up around the entertainment industry helped shape Brandon’s appreciation for the intersection of creativity, business, and influence, a perspective that continues to inform his work with founders, entertainers, athletes, and business leaders today.

Drawing from his experiences across entrepreneurship, entertainment, philanthropy, and private wealth, Brandon brings a relationship-centered approach to helping clients build not only financial success, but also meaningful lives, strong families, and lasting legacies. A second-degree black belt in judo and avid surfer, he values discipline, resilience, and continuous growth. Brandon and his wife, Kristin, are passionate about faith, family, and investing in their community, and are devoted to raising their two daughters and young son with those same values—instilling integrity, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in the next generation.
 
Credentials and Education:

•FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registration
•Resident State [CA]
• California Insurance License #0K60830
•2025 Forbes® Best-in-State Wealth Management Team*
•Award-winning Executive Producer, Far East Deep South (2020)
• Screen Actors Guild – Member
• Azusa Pacific University, B.A. Business Administration, 2005
• Azusa Pacific University, M.B.A. – Entrepreneurship, 2012
 
Le Saito Tanaka Private Wealth Group
of Wells Fargo Advisors

225 S Lake Avenue, Suite 700 | Pasadena, CA  91101  
Phone: 626-583-4118 | Toll free: 877-636-5688
brandon.saito@wfadvisors.com
linkedin.com/in/brandonsaito
www.lesaitotanaka.com

*2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams:  Awarded January 2025.  Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24 (Source:  Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 11,674 wealth management teams were considered for the rating; 5,331 (45.66% of candidates) were named 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“the Bank”) offers various banking, advisory, fiduciary and custody products and services, including discretionary portfolio management. Wells Fargo affiliates, including Financial Advisors of Wells Fargo Advisors, may be paid an ongoing or one-time referral fee in relation to clients referred to the Bank. In these instances, the Bank is responsible for the day-to-day management of any referred accounts.

Liza epitomizes what it means to give 100 percent. She balances grace with tenacity while masterfully managing multiple responsibilities for our clients and our team, often from behind the scenes. A master problem-solver, she specializes in promptly and proactively seeking resolutions to our clients’ complex needs and challenges. She reliably navigates systems and processes in an effort to ensure the efficient, effective function of our operations so our team is able to deliver on our promise to provide excellence in service, communication and responsiveness to our clients.

She leverages her strengths in organization and attention to detail to support our team’s business activities and keep everyone moving forward. And, finally, she takes command of the team’s day-to-day administrative responsibilities, handily tackling everything from overseeing trading and compliance, to new account processing, to preparing portfolio and performance reports.

With more than 30 years of financial industry experience in administration, operations and compliance, it’s no wonder Liza is a dynamo in the office. Beyond her remarkable range of skills and capabilities, Liza is highly respected for her unflagging dedication to service, to our clients as well as to her colleagues. Our financial advisors rely on her professionalism, her moxie, and her shared commitment to always putting our clients first.

Liza grew up in Manila in the Philippines and lived in Honolulu and Glendale. She and her husband have now called Pasadena home for more than 15 years. She has a daughter who works in information technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. An avid traveler, Liza is proud to have experienced different cultures and traditions around the world in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. In her free time, she enjoys photography and memory keeping projects and is an active parishioner at her church.

 

Credentials and Education:

• FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations
• California Insurance License #0E76673
• Resident State [CA]
• Notary Public
• Wells Fargo Advisors’ Platinum Excellence Award    Recipient – 2026¹
• CA Advisory Council Point of Contact – 2006 to 2023
• De La Salle University, BA Psychology and
     BS Marketing Management, 1986
• Speaks Tagalog, Mandarin and Hokkien

 
Le Saito Tanaka Private Wealth Group
of Wells Fargo Advisors

225 S Lake Avenue, Suite 700 | Pasadena, CA  91101  
Phone: 626-583-4168 | Toll free: 877-636-5688
analiza.lopez@wfadvisors.com
linkedin.com/in/analiza-lopez
www.lesaitotanaka.com

1 The Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Recognition Program is open to eligible branch support associates that have delivered exceptional performance during the prior calendar year.  Performance factors are inclusive of client experience, partnership with Financial Advisors to support their objectives, and task execution.  Participants are placed into one of two categories, Pinnacle Level are the Top 100 performers as selected by manager nomination and divisional review.  Excellence Level are all remaining participants.