GRASS VALLEY, CA, October 08, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lucas J. Mijares has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Mijares has established a reputation for excellence and leadership in the financial services sector, most recently as a wealth advisor since founding Zion Capital in 2023. In this capacity, he focuses on helping clients organize their financial "junk drawer," providing clarity and strategic guidance to individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs. His expertise in retirement planning for pre-retirees and investment strategies for entrepreneurs has distinguished him as a trusted advisor in his field. Lucas believes his superpower in attracting the right type of clients comes from the fact that he 'eats his own cooking' when it comes to the investment advice he gives his clients.

Prior to founding Zion Capital, Mr. Mijares served as a financial advisor with Edward Jones from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure, he developed a robust client base and honed his skills in comprehensive financial planning, investment management and client relations. His commitment to professional development and client service was recognized through multiple accolades, including the Ed Armstrong Award, the "TNT" Client Development Award, two Eagle Awards, the Field Trainer Award and the Ted Jones Prospecting Award, all within several years of each other. Additionally, he was honored as Ambassador of the Year by the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2016. Being heavily involved in the community has been a constant for Mijares ever since he and his wife moved up to Nevada County back in 2014.

Mr. Mijares's career is further distinguished by his active involvement in industry organizations and community leadership roles. He served as a finance board member for Crossroads Church from 2020 to 2022 and held the presidency of the Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Council during the same period, after previously serving as a board member from 2017 to 2020 and as an associate from 2016 to 2017. His dedication to local business development was evident through his role as ambassador for the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce from 2015 to 2021 and as ribbon-cutting chair for the same group. Today, you'll find him coaching his kids in every sport imaginable, while also singing and playing guitar on the worship team at his home church Calvary Bible Church of Grass Valley and also serving in the nursery with his wife.

Mr. Mijares' educational foundation includes a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communication from Biola University in La Mirada, California. He has pursued extensive professional certifications that underscore his commitment to excellence. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in 2019, a rare feat for a 28 year old. He is a Dave Ramsey Smartvestor Pro and holds the CERTIFIED KINGDOM ADVISOR CKA® designation. He achieved both the Accredited Asset Management Specialist AAMS® designation and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® designation from The College for Financial Planning in 2016. His credentials also include passing the Series 66 and Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination through FINRA, as well as holding a California insurance license since 2013.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Mijares is deeply committed to civic engagement and philanthropy. He is actively involved with charities dedicated to combating sex trafficking like Joy to The Nations, supports Living Well Medical Clinic, multiple locations of Campus Life, Child Advocates of Nevada County, Uniquely Knitted, and multiple Christian churches.

In his personal life, Mr. Mijares enjoys coaching youth sports, leading worship at his local church, singing and playing guitar, working out, running, playing basketball and snowboarding. His most important treasure is the time he spends with his wife, Becca, and their six sons.

Mr. Mijares' professional contributions have garnered national recognition, including being listed as #78 of top 250 AdvisorHub Advisors to watch under $1B in 2025, being named Rising Star of 2025 by Investment News, and being ranked #20 as Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for Northern California. Looking ahead, he envisions growing Zion Capital by adding extremely talented individuals to share in the work of managing substantial assets, expanding through acquisitions, and continuing to grow in recognition within his profession. He remains dedicated to personal growth, humility and empowering others, striving not only for individual success but also for positive impact on those around him through both his professional endeavors and community involvement.

Mr. Mijares is also preparing to launch "The Founders Bet," a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of individuals who have taken significant risks to start their own ventures. Through this passion project, he aims to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to share their experiences while fostering meaningful connections using virtual platforms like Zoom and Teams, and of course, in his professional studio built on his home property.

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