Meet the Team

Our first priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Daniel R. Bennett, M.S. Finance, CIMA^®, AIF^®

Managing Partner

310-496-8025

drbennett@advancedportfolios.com

Language(s): English, Spanish, PortugueseWith over 25 years in the investment banking and financial services, Daniel Bennett relies on his deep financial markets experience to work closely with privately held businesses, independent...

Glen A. Michel, MBA, ChFC^®, CLU^®, AIF^®, LUTCF^®

Managing Partner

310-861-6761

gmichel@advancedportfolios.com

Language(s): English, Japanese, Spanish

With over 29 years of international business experience, he provides advisory services in the areas of insurance, investments, pensions, business and estate planning. Deeply concerned with the...

Daniel M. Hart, ChFC^®, AIF^®

Partner

310-929-7992

dhart@advancedportfolios.com

Language(s): EnglishDaniel joined Advanced Portfolio Strategies in 2018 and became a Partner in January 2023. He oversees operations including onboarding clients, portfolio research, trading and CRM development. He is deeply involved...

Benjamin Castillo, MBA

Financial Advisor

310-299-4562

bcastillo@advancedportfolios.com

Benjamin Shapiro Castillo is a Financial Advisor with Advanced Portfolio Strategies. With over a decade of experience in finance, he combines analytical expertise with a people-first approach to help individuals, families, and business...

Emma Timm

Account Executive

Emma Timm joined APS in March 2025 after starting her financial services career in San Diego. She was born in Santa Monica and grew up in Los Angeles until earning her B.A. in Economics from San Diego State University in 2024. Since...

Hiromi Tsukata, CBOM™

Operations Manager

310-861-6762

hiromi@advancedportfolios.com

Language(s): English, JapaneseHiromi works as an Operations Manager to ensure smooth business operations as well as assist in servicing the firm’s clientele. Her main duties include assisting with case design and case follow-up, as...

Hiromi Mime, MIA

Client Relationship Manager

424-321-4177

hmime@advancedportfolios.com

Hiromi Mime joined Advanced Portfolio Strategies in 2025 as Client Relations Manager, bringing her dedication to exceptional service and operational excellence to the firm. She specializes in client case management, administrative...

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