Our Team
The people behind your peace of mind.
Behind every plan is a personal commitment. You will work directly with your financial advisor, supported by a dedicated associate who knows your family, thinks in generations, and treats your financial life with the same care they would their own.
Butch Safyurtlu
Butch brings over two decades of investment planning experience to Pax Mentis. Since 2000, he has provided comprehensive investment planning to high-net-worth families with one goal: to become the trusted advisor his clients call first in a time of need.
He began his career as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, spent a decade there as Senior Vice President, then served six years as Managing Director at UBS before founding his own wealth management practice in 2016. Butch holds a B.A. in Economics from UC Irvine and a J.D. from Chapman University School of Law. He is Series 7 and Series 66 registered and life-insurance licensed.
Experience
- President, Safyurtlu Wealth Management (2016–2020)
- Managing Director, UBS (2010–2020)
- Senior Vice President, Goldman Sachs (2000–2010)
Credentials
- J.D., Chapman University School of Law
- B.A. Economics, UC Irvine
- Series 7 & 66 registrations
- Life insurance licensed
NV Insurance License #220095 · CA Insurance License #0E43331 · Resident State: NV
Elena Safyurtlu
Elena’s foray into the financial industry began during an internship, where she discovered a deep-seated passion for helping clients secure their financial futures and optimize their wealth. That experience guided her to study Business Economics at UC Irvine.
Her thirst for knowledge and exposure to industry leaders culminated in a transformative study abroad experience at the London School of Economics, giving her a deeper understanding of financial markets in one of the world’s largest financial hubs.
Elena is excited about Pax Mentis’s client-first approach and relishes the opportunity to witness firsthand the positive impact she can make on clients’ lives and their loved ones. She is eager to further develop her skills and is motivated to obtain her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING™ certification before turning 30.
Education
- B.A. Business Economics, UC Irvine
- Study Abroad, London School of Economics
Pursuits
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING™ certification
- Client-first wealth optimization
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