PATRICK LEWIS INVESTMENT GROUP - Key Persons


Alice Tadros

Alice Tadros has been a practicing attorney since 2008. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, contract drafting and dispute resolution, landlord tenant law, uncontested divorces and immigration law. Ms. Tadros is experienced in handling both Plaintiff and defense cases; she can also assist in mediating your dispute if you wish to avoid the hardship that litigation can bring. Ms. Tadros is a strong advocate for immigrant rights and provides a variety of pro bono service for qualifying immigrants. Ms. Tadros' immigration law practice is focused on family based visas, professional and corporate related immigration needs. Ms. Tadros has experience in and successfully represented clients in obtaining L-1 visas for intra-company transfers, H-1B visas for persons in specialty occupations, a variety of family based visas, and other visas such as the T-1 visas. Ms. Tadros is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Ms. Tadros also had the opportunity to study International and Comparative Law in both Italy and France. She has volunteered abroad to help the underprivileged in both Mexico and her native Egypt, and also has volunteered with political campaigns in Orange and San Diego Counties.

Brandon Demott

Job Titles:
  • Personal Insurance
Brandon and his family are currently residents of Palos Verdes Estates. DeMott graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1994 with a BA in Business Administration & Law and Society. DeMott has 15 years of... Brandon and his family are currently residents of Palos Verdes Estates. DeMott graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1994 with a BA in Business Administration & Law and Society. DeMott has 20 years of management experience in the service industry -- meeting and exceeding customer's expectations while fulfilling client's needs. He is dedicated to providing clients with exceptional service, education on reverse mortgage, care for their health, life, auto and home insurance needs.

Brian Y. Chou

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Associate at the Firm of Barth Calderon LLP
Brian Y. Chou is an associate at the firm of Barth Calderon LLP and his practice focuses on estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, and Probate. Mr. Chou understands that confronting one's mortality is not high on most clients' list of things to do and his goal is to make the planning as accessible, digestible and (dare we say it?) enjoyable as possible. Mr. Chou seeks to build lifelong relationships with his clients to ensure that as their personal lives and legal situations evolve, their estate plans continue to accurately reflect their wishes.

Darwin Padolina

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Loan Advisor
Born and raised in the heart of Long Beach. I'm dedicated to providing the best service that includes constant communication, professionalism, and knowledge. My main goal is to earn the trust and respect of all my clients, to build the assurance that I will work diligently and will have the determination to find the best possible solution to every scenario. The real estate market changes rapidly, but with my persistence and the support of my team, I am confident that I am the best fit to help you with your mortgage needs.

David J. Givot, Esq.

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
David is a nationally sought after speaker and he is a frequent lecturer for UCLA's Center for Prehospital Care & Paramedic training program. As a lecturer and consultant, David travels the United States working with agencies and speaking at conferences about EMS/ Legal issues and how to turn knowledge of law into protected providers, improved performance, and unparalleled patient care. He writes a column published by EMS1.com where he is also a member of the editorial board. David Givot, Esq., graduated from the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care (formerly DFH) in June 1989 and spent most of the next decade working as a Paramedic responding to 911 calls in Glendale, CA. By 1999, he was traveling around the country working with distressed EMS agencies teaching improved field provider performance through better communication and leadership practices. David then moved into the position of Director for the largest commercial ambulance provider in Maryland. In 2001, he returned to California where he attended and graduated from Law School and passed the California Bar Exam on the first attempt.

Hans Stone

Job Titles:
  • Division Director of Sales, EVP NMLS 237063
  • Founding Partner of BluPrint Home Loans
Rooted in the vibrant and diverse Southern California Coast, Hans is committed to personalized service and an organic, streamlined approach to residential mortgage lending. Hans is the Branch Manager for First Choice Loan Services in... Rooted in the vibrant and diverse Southern California Coast, Hans is committed to personalized service and an organic, streamlined approach to residential mortgage lending. Hans is the founding partner of BluPrint Home Loans. Hans began his career in the mortgage industry in 2005. Prior to BluPrint Home Loans, he was branch manager at First Choice Loan Services and AmeriFirst Financial, Inc., senior loan officer at both Crossline Capital and TNG Mortgage Consultants. "Throughout my career, it has been my aim to create lasting relationships with my clients and become their lender for life. I do this by closely considering the unique needs of every homebuyer and homeowner as well as their long-term financial goals. I try to help them do that," said Hans. "I believe it's this focus and dedication that earns me the trust of those I serve. That is the key to my success." In addition to his leadership, he continues to work directly with his clients. In 2020 Hans was recognized by the Mortgage Executive Magazine Top 1% mortgage originators in the nation and in 2019 Top Producers by National Mortgage News.

Kim Torio

Job Titles:
  • TPA Services - Pension Sales Consultant at Polycomp
Kim Torio started her career in the retirement industry in 2007. She is well versed with all types of qualified retirement programs such as 401(k) Profit Sharing Plans, ERISA & Non-ERISA 403(b)s, Defined Benefit Plans, Cash Balance, DB/DC & CB/DC Combo Plans. She has earned her Accredited Pension Administrator designation through the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA). Her expertise is in the technical aspects of plan design, implementation, conversion and annual administration. As the Pension Sales Consultant at Polycomp Administrative Services, Inc., Kim works closely with clients, financial advisors, CPAs, and other investment professionals to design and provide optimal tax-saving retirement solutions customized to the client's needs. Her goal is to be a solid and reliable resource for the qualified retirement plan market.

Laura L. Bromlow

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Attorney
Schomer Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Laura L. Bromlow as a new associate attorney, serving clients out of our second office in Long Beach, CA. Attorney Laura L. Bromlow practices Estate Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. Her primary focus is estate planning with a special emphasis on the senior population and those individuals with special needs. Often times this requires consideration of long-term care. Laura is versed in Medi-Cal, the Veterans Pension benefit and Special Needs planning. Her focus also includes probate, trust administration and conservatorship. Mrs. Bromlow provides warm-hearted counsel and is passionate about her ability to help clients be protected and prepared. We are honored and thrilled to have an attorney of Laura's caliber join our team of legal professional. Laura's particular emphasis in helping clients with planning in the areas of Special Needs, Medi-Cal, and VA Planning will really deepen the range of offerings and protections the Schomer Law Group can offer our clients. Mrs. Bromlow received her juris doctorate degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1997 where she graduated with a Certificate in Family Law. During law school Mrs. Bromlow was a student editor of the Washburn Law Journal, a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, a clerk with the Kansas National Education Association and participated in the Law School Clinic. Mrs. Bromlow has consistently used her law degree to serve families over the years. Mrs. Bromlow is licensed to practice law in four states: California, Florida, Missouri and Kansas. Her professional memberships include: American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach and ElderCounselâ„¢. Laura currently serves on the board of governors of the Long Beach Bar Association.

Mary Malone

Originally from Denver Colorado, Mary Malone and her family now reside in Southern California. Mary has her BA from Mesa State University in Grand Junction Colorado.After College Mary began her career in travel and tourism in Hawaii and then later moved to San Francisco California where she managed corporate meetings and events. Mary has worked for SCAN Health Plan, a Medicare Advantage Plan for the past eight years. She understands the complexities of Medicare and the many questions surrounding health issues. She helpsher clients understand all aspects of Medicare and informs them of the many benefits of SCAN Health Plan. Mary meets with individuals and families to discuss their options in the privacy of their homes. Her goal to help people make an informed decision on their health care needs.

Melinda Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Estate Planning Attorney
Melinda Ellis was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She received her law degree in 2004 from Pepperdine University School of Law and became licensed to practice the same year. For over 10 years, Melinda has practiced almost exclusively in the areas of estate planning, trusts, and probate, gaining in-depth experience. In 2014, she expanded her practice to include Medi-Cal asset protection planning and VA Pension Planning to help seniors and their families pay for long-term care costs. Melinda is a VA Accredited attorney, as well as a member of the Long Beach Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Long Beach, ElderCounsel, and the Academy of VA Pension Planners. Melinda takes pride in giving her clients personal, professional service at reasonable fees.

Patrick Brian Ahern

Job Titles:
  • CEO & Investment Professional
Raised in Seattle, Washington, Brian focuses on individuals' approaching retirement and assisting retirees with wealth transfer and accumulation strategies. Another primary focus is establishing and facilitating 401(k) benefit plans.

Rhett Phillip Warriner

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Mr. Rhett Warriner, Attorney, is a managing partner in the law offices of Warriner, Green & Associates, LLP located in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Warriner graduated from UC Berkley with an AB in 1986 and then graduated from the USC Law...

Samir Sheth

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Founding Partner of Shah Sheth LLP
Mr. Sheth is the other Founding Partner of Shah Sheth LLP. Prior to founding Shah Sheth LLP, Mr. Sheth was an associate at the law firm of Awad & Awad LLP, where he focused on general civil litigation matters in the fields of Personal Injury Law, Real Estate Law, and Business Litigation. At Shah Sheth LLP, Mr. Sheth focuses solely on Personal Injury Law in all of its facets. In doing so, he represents individuals involved in the various types of accidents that lead to bodily injury and property damage, and he vigorously represents those individuals to assist them in obtaining the compensation they are entitled to. EDUCATION Earning his undergraduate degree, with Magna Cum Laude Honors, from the California State Polytechnic University, Samir majored in International Business and Marketing and minored in Finance, Real Estate, and Law. Samir finished as the Valedictorian of his major's graduating class. In 2003, Samir earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During his time at Loyola, Samir received the American Jurisprudence Award for earning the highest grades in both his Remedies and Marital Properties courses. Additionally, he was on the Dean's Honor List for 2 consecutive years. After graduating from law school, he worked for a few years at a civil litigation firm where he practiced various types of law. When he decided to open his own firm, he realized that he had a passion for practicing Personal Injury law, which he has exclusively been doing for the past 15+ years. Samir feels strongly that insurance carriers are not out there to protect injured parties. On the contrary, their goal is to find a way to avoid paying money however possible, to the very detriment of those who their insureds have caused damage to. With this belief, he relishes the opportunity to help those who deserve to be helped while making insurance companies pay what they deserve to pay.

Steven Lewis Hollimon

Job Titles:
  • President & Investment Professional

Timothy J. Keck

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Timothy J. Keck is a Long Beach native attorney who earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at UCLA and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. In addition to practicing Civil Litigation and Personal Injury Law, Tim's specialty is Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning. As a married father of two young children, Tim understands the critical importance of providing long-term protection and planning for your loved ones.