BIO
Ashley is a Wealth Planning Associate at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ashley grew up in one of the most diverse cities in the world, surrounded by people from all walks of life. Ashley attended an all-girls high school in Los Feliz before earning her degree from Loyola Marymount University, allowing her to remain close to her family, with whom she shares a strong bond.
At LMU, Ashley studied Psychology and Business Administration, a combination that strengthened her understanding of human behavior and strategic decision-making. Her background in psychology has been especially valuable in building meaningful client relationships and aligns closely with Gerber Kawasaki’s client-first philosophy.
During her time at LMU, Ashley held several leadership roles, including Philanthropy Director, IT Director, Recruitment Director, and Vice President of Operations for her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. She also served on the Student Activity Fee Allocation Board, helping allocate financial support to student organizations across campus.
As Ashley continues to grow in her role at Gerber Kawasaki, she is focused on learning from mentors and peers while expanding her expertise in wealth management. One of her long-term goals is to empower women to achieve financial independence, particularly during major life transitions. Having seen many women lack confidence in managing their finances or investing, Ashley is passionate about helping others build financial clarity and confidence, inspired by being raised by parents who encouraged independence and ambition.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys learning to cook different cuisines, with her latest project being homemade sushi, which has been a delicious success. She is also an avid football and baseball fan and proudly cheers on her favorite teams, including the 2025 World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MEDIA
July 2, 2026
Ashley Guapo - Healthcare costs are changing... Are you prepared? | Gerber Kawasaki
Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Planning Associate Ashley Guapo explains what the latest ACA subsidy changes mean for self-employed individuals, early retirees, and anyone looking to stay ahead with smart financial planning. Read more in the full article here!
July 1, 2026
Mia Samson - Should You Pay for Your Kid's College? It Just Got Harder to Borrow | Gerber Kawasaki
New student loan rules just took effect. Parent PLUS loans are capped, grad loans are capped, and "is this degree worth it?" just became a much more urgent question. Wealth Advisor Mia Samson breaks down what changed and how to think about paying for college now.
June 24, 2026
SpaceX IPO is the World Cup of Finance | Future Money Podcast
SpaceX stock had a rollercoaster first week in the open market, but is it exciting enough to distract these two from the World Cup? GK Managing Partners Ayal Shmilovich and Hatem Dhiab are back to talk about the splash made by the SpaceX IPO, the manufacturing impacts of digital memory shortages, and which nations they want to see go home with the World Cup trophy.
June 21, 2026
Hatem Dhiab - The IPO Class of 2026: Discipline Over FOMO | Gerber Kawasaki
The biggest IPO in history just landed. The question isn't whether SpaceX is a great company. It's whether the price leaves any room to profit. GK Managing Partner Hatem Dhiab breaks it all down in his latest piece.
June 18, 2026
Chase McCormick - Stop Calling It Self Care If It’s Making You Broke | Gerber Kawasaki
Society has hypnotized us to believe that spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need is a form of self care, when really it causes more long-term stress. This month, Wealth Planning Associate Chase McCormick shares how long term savings can improve your mental health.
June 18, 2026
Ben Rosbach - You Can't Win the World Cup With Eleven Strikers | Gerber Kawasaki
As World Cup hype fills the streets of Los Angeles, GK Wealth Planning Associate Ben Rosbach reminds us how to structure our financial portfolio with same mentality we’d bring to building a championship team.
June 12, 2026
Ross Gerber - SpaceX jumps in first trades following record IPO | Bloomberg
In the wake of SpaceX making its astronomical debut on Wall Street, President and CEO Ross Gerber joins the Bloomberg news crew to talk about Elon’s management of the company, how his shares in Twitter turned into ownership in SpaceX, and his outlook on the future of the stock.
June 11, 2026
Ross Gerber - All Eyes on SpaceX Public Listing | Yahoo Finance
In the wake of a massive selloff of AI stocks, GK President and CEO Ross Gerber shares his thoughts with Josh Lipton of Yahoo Finance on the future of the AI infrastructure buildout, the crowded slate of upcoming IPOs, and the potential of the next generation of Apple Intelligence.
June 5, 2026
Finance for Athletes: The Game Plan | Athletes Advisor Podcast
You wouldn’t ask a quarterback to play shortstop, so why ask your friend to plan your finances? Athletes Advisor Jimmy Bisharat is back to talk about the role that financial advisors can play for athletes who are starting to earn real money through NIL, signing bonuses, or their first professional contracts.
With this series, you’ll learn how to think about money the same way you already think about your sport.
June 5, 2026
Jimmy Bisharat - Money Decisions Every Athlete Faces Early Part 4 of 4: Do Athletes Need a Financial Advisor, and What Should They Look For? | Gerber Kawasaki
The final article in our Money Decisions Every Athlete Faces Early series looks at the question of financial advice. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Manager Jimmy Bisharat shares insights on how athletes can evaluate whether professional guidance fits their needs and what qualities to consider when choosing an advisor.
May 29, 2026
Chase McCormick - The Shadow Price of Every Dollar You Spend | Gerber Kawasaki
Before planning your big summer vacation, there are a few important considerations that can have a significant impact on your wallet. GK Wealth Advisor Chase McCormick how financial planning actually means planning for guilt-free fun.
