Chong Nam, founder, has been serving the needs of high-net-worth clients for over 20 years. He has a broad knowledge of the sports management business and is the principal advisor for the group’s professional athlete clientele.  He prides himself on taking an intimate approach to structuring financial solutions based on each client’s individual goals.

Mr. Nam and his wife Jami are the parents of four wonderful boys, Luke, Chase, Jadon, and Jaxon.  The family enjoys their leisure time playing golf, pickleball, and a variety of outdoor activities.  When not at the office or with his family, Mr. Nam volunteers as a coach for his children’s sports teams as well as spending time with a variety of non-profit groups: Las Vegas Rugby Football Foundation (past board member), Las Vegas Art Museum (past board member), Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts (past advisory board), Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary (past advisory board), Asian Chamber of Commerce (past member), and Anthem Country Club (past board member).

Matt Imhof, financial advisor, joined Focus Capital Partners as a specialist for our professional athlete division. He was a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2014 before retiring from baseball in 2016. Matt received a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from California Polytechnic University. His first-hand experience as a professional baseball player adds exceptional insight for the clients that we serve. 

In synergy with his prior and current life experiences, Matt serves the firm’s clients as a Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor as certified by the College for Financial Planning.  He specializes in goal-based investment planning, and together with Focus Capital’s holistic approach to wealth management, provides our clients with a comprehensive investment plan. Often times collaborating with tax, estate planning, and liability management experts and utilizing their strategies.

Matt grew up in Fremont, CA and moved to the Las Vegas area shortly after graduating college. He enjoys living in Henderson with his wife, Samantha, and son, Malcolm.  Matt is an avid sports fan who enjoys spending his weekends volunteering with various youth sports leagues across the greater Las Vegas Area including being on the Board of Directors for Paseo Verde Little League.

Alyssa Hovendick began working in the financial industry in 2009. She started as an Operations Specialist in Las Vegas and was quickly promoted through various operational departments and excelled in each. Her extensive knowledge in operations made her a perfect fit for the team which she joined as a Client Experience Specialist in 2014.  

Alyssa is currently the group's office manager and Senior Client Experience Specialist. With her extensive experience in operations, Alyssa provides our clients with exceptional service and support.  

Being a Las Vegas native, Alyssa likes to spend her free time exploring the natural wonders of Nevada and the surrounding states. She enjoys doing outdoor activities, spending time with her pets and travelling to new places.

Valerie Fryatt is a Senior Client Associate who has been with the practice for over 15 years. She has been in the financial industry since 1982 with an extensive background in client service. Valerie provides a vast operational knowledge of complex accounts, estates, and insurance.  She has been a cornerstone of the team and continues to enjoy helping clients with their needs.

Valerie was born and raised in England, and moved to the United States in 1976 with her husband Jimmy and their three children. Valerie and Jimmy were married for 58 years until Jimmy’s passing in 2020. Jimmy owns the English Professional Football League record of the fastest goal of four seconds which stands to this day.

Mikaela Robinson is originally from Buffalo, NY and began her professional career after completing her education at Coranado High School in 2020. Mikaela worked for a variety of marketing and business management companies before transitioning to the financial industry in 2022 where she now serves as a Client Experience Specialist to our professional athlete clientele.

Outside of work Mikaela enjoys her free time by taking weekend getaways to new cities and visiting with family.