

About Us
At Empress Investment Group, we believe that no one financial strategy fits everyone, which is why every client receives personalized attention—from planning and execution to ongoing follow-up.
Our proactive approach allows us to develop strategies that address your unique financial goals using the most efficient and effective methods available.
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As a fiduciary-based financial advisory firm in Los Angeles, we are committed to always placing the interests of our clients ahead of our own. Whether you’re focused on retirement planning, investment management, tax strategies, or estate planning, we design solutions that align with your long-term vision and values.
We understand that life comes with financial challenges, and we strive to anticipate and address them before they occur, helping keep you on track toward a secure, purpose-driven financial future.
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At the core of our mission is education. At Empress Investment Group, we believe financial education is the key to empowering women and families to make confident, informed decisions that protect and grow their wealth.
About You
You want to plan confidently for your future, build and preserve wealth, and protect the legacy you’ve worked hard to create. At Empress Investment Group, you are our focus.
You’ve always strived to make the right financial choices, and now you want a clear, comprehensive strategy to ensure your wealth lasts a lifetime. You don’t want to make costly mistakes, pay unnecessary fees, or be left without a comprehensive financial plan. Instead, you want clarity and confidence that you’re on the right path—and that what you’ve set out to accomplish will happen.
Many of our clients share similar concerns:
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They want to retire with confidence and lasting income strategies.
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They want to avoid paying too much in investment fees.
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They seek tax-efficient strategies to maximize savings.
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They need estate planning guidance to protect their family and legacy.
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They are open to learning more about their investments and wealth management options.
If this sounds like you, then you’re ready to partner with a fiduciary financial advisor who will always put your best interests first. At Empress Investment Group, we are here to help you achieve financial clarity, peace of mind, and long-term security.


Our Services & Solutions
At Empress Investment Group, we know that no two individuals have the same financial picture—assets, income, expenses, age, and risk tolerance all vary. That’s why every client deserves a customized financial plan designed around their unique goals and lifestyle.
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As a fiduciary financial advisory firm, we aim to help you not only build wealth, but also manage and protect it through changing economic conditions. Our commitment is to form long-lasting, personal relationships with each client while removing the guesswork from the financial planning process.
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Whether you’re an individual, family, or business owner, our role is to create clarity and confidence so you can focus on what matters most.
Meet the Empress Team

Meagan Phelps is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Empress Investment Group. At a young age, after watching her mother receive...

Christine DiRuscio is a Financial Advisor at Empress Investment Group. She comes to us with a rich background in the financial industry...

Steven Brahy
CFP®, CRPS®
Steve Brahy, CFP® CRPS® is a Financial Advisor at Empress Investment Group. Steve has over 30 years of experience helping...

Mira is a Financial Advisor at Empress Investment Group with a wide range of experience in the financial services industry...

As an Operations Manager at Empress Investment Group, Angelica oversees day-to-day operations to ensure our firm is running smoothly and efficiently.

Kera is a Paraplanner/Insurance Agent at Empress Investment Group, and has worked in the financial services industry for 10 years.

Jessica Vargas is a dynamic professional with a demonstrated history of success in the financial and insurance sectors...

Daniela is a skilled and adaptable lawyer with expertise in corporate compliance, immigration law, and contract matters.

As a Client Relationship Specialist at Empress Investment Group, Pheena plays a key role in managing client outreach, coordinating marketing...

Derek Lewis has 33 years of experience in tax planning. He has memberships in the following professional organizations...

Paula brings a keen eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong foundation in both administrative operations and environmental...

Reyna is the Marketing Strategist at Empress Investment Group, where she leads digital marketing, brand design, and content strategy to...














