Jeff Burrow, CFP®, AIF®

Founder, Lead Advisor

Sierra Ocean founder Jeff Burrow focuses on the wealth management needs of clients all across the country. A large portion of his clients are business owners like he is. He improves the lives of entrepreneurial families by working with them on investment policy, retirement planning, alternative investments, tax strategizing and estate planning.

Jeff began his career after being exposed to finance at a young age. His father passed away when he was just 16 years old, leaving Jeff and his newly widowed mother to navigate the complex world of financial advice. As a bright student with a growing interest in business and finance, Jeff accompanied his mother to meet with financial advisors, only to realize that many were simply sales people pushing products rather than offering genuine guidance. Unfortunately, his mother never received the proper advice needed to build financial strength, which left a lasting impression on Jeff and shaped his future aspirations.

After graduating magna cum laude from UC Santa Barbara, Jeff set his sights on a career in financial planning. He recognized that people needed trustworthy advisors who could communicate clearly and help them gain confidence in their financial futures. Starting his career at Morgan Stanley in the late 1990s, Jeff eventually co-founded Valley Wealth, an independent advisory firm, in 2008. In 2014, Valley Wealth merged with United Capital Financial Advisors, which later became part of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. However, in 2021, Jeff decided to leave Wall Street again and establish his own independent advisory company, driven by his passion for providing conflict-free, personalized financial advice.

Jeff is a member of the Stanislaus County Estate Planning Council, a founding member of the Transfer of Wealth Technical Advisory Committee for the Stanislaus Community Foundation, and is a founding board member for the Modesto Children’s Museum.

Born and raised in the Central Valley of California, Jeff is happy to live in the same area where he grew up. He has two children in college and one in high school, and in his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking and going to the beach.

Dezaree Seeds, CFP®, MBA

Director of Operations

Dezaree began her career in finance in 2008 when she started at a small, local and independent firm as an intern during her MBA program at California State University, Stanislaus. She slowly climbed the ladder through the years and held titles such as operations and projects analyst, senior client services manager, senior relationship manager, wealth manager and vice president. Eventually, her company was bought out by one of the leading global investment management firms in 2019. But, she quickly realized that working for a smaller, independent firm fit her personality better. She joined Jeff Burrow at Sierra Ocean, LLC to help create the kind of financial company people need in today’s world.

Dezaree is dedicated to providing each client with the services and expertise needed to ensure the most comfortable journey toward achieving their financial goals. She is crucial in helping to develop and implement a financial plan that works for all types of clients from all walks of life. Her operations and back office expertise, coupled with her financial advising experience, is essential in the daily management of the office.

She holds a Master of Business Administration and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. She is also fiercely passionate about her community and loves to be involved in various organizations. Dezaree is a graduate of the 2017 Leadership Modesto program, which is known for inspiring, growing and uniting high-quality leadership in the community. She serves on the board of directors for numerous nonprofits including the Healthy Aging Association and the Central Valley Professional Exchange. She serves on the Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee in honor of her grandma Helen and is a proud member of the Modesto Sunrise Rotary Club.

On a personal note, Dezaree is proud to have been born and raised in Modesto, CA. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and loving on her Mini Goldendoodle, Charlie.

Mayra Meza, MBA

Director of Client Services 

Mayra Meza is a first-generation college graduate, with over 15 years of professional experience. She is a natural quick-study and has built a varied skill set through years of learning how to manage a company. Mayra has been able to combine a sound understanding of Human Resources and Business Management by working for one of the largest private employers in the country, as well as through becoming a partner in a franchise investment. Her professional experience has allowed her to be a part of the board of directors of both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Mayra brings a unique blend of creative and strategic management talents, along with outstanding cross-cultural communication skills to Sierra Ocean, LLC.

Mayra obtained a Master's in Business Administration degree from California State University, Stanislaus. Mayra hopes that by obtaining a higher education she will help create a stepping stone for upcoming professionals, specifically women. A significant career objective is to continue to expand her educational and professional knowledge as an opportunity to better serve others in the financial world. To that end, she is studying for and plans to obtain her Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law license.

Mayra was raised and currently resides in the Central Valley, where she proudly serves the communities she knows best. Mayra enjoys spending time with family and friends along with traveling, outdoor activities, going to the beach and attending concerts.  Mayra also enjoys several hobbies like Pilates, photography and paddle boarding.