About Us

Welcome to PPL

We are not a bank

Pasadena Private Lending is a private lender built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Please call or come talk to our experienced team to see how we offer an experience that is different than any you have had in getting a loan.

No Fine Print

People who meet us often ask where the fine print is. Well, there is none. We ask of our clients only three things:

1. Grow your business ethically.
2. Pay us back as agreed.
3. Pay it forward. Once you succeed, consider joining our ecosystem and investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Scott Richland

Caltech endowment’s Chief Investment Officer Scott Richland, has served Caltech since 2010. Previously, Mr. Richland served as president of a family office, Andell Holdings, LLC. Before joining Andell, he served in senior management roles at SunAmerica Inc. and AIG. Mr. Richland holds an MBA from Stanford University and a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

John Chiang

Mr. Chiang is a former Controller and Treasurer of the State of California (2007-2019) and former IRS tax specialist. Today, he devotes his time as an advisory board member for several organizations in a variety of industries. Mr. Chiang holds a JD from Georgetown University and Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida.

Arturo Cifuentes

Mr. Cifuentes has taught at Columbia University, USC, and the University of Chile. He was structured product director at Wachovia and a senior ratings executive with Moody’s. Served 3 years as President of Chilean Sovereign Fund IC (US$25 billion); 4 years as a board member at Caltech. After the subprime financial crisis, he was invited to testify, as expert witness, by the U.S. Senate. He has also been consulted by the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Treasury, and the Connecticut Insurance Commissioner. He holds a Ph.D. in applied mechanics and a M.S. in civil engineering from Caltech.

Vicki Marmorstein

Ms. Marmorstein, a distinguished member of Latham’s Finance Department, represents clients globally in finance and corporate transactions. As an adjunct professor at UCLA School of Law, she shares her expertise in Complex Finance Transactions, alongside her extensive commercial law practice in Asia. Ms. Marmorstein holds an LLM from the University of Virginia School of Law, a JD from American University Washington College of Law, and a BA from the University of Oklahoma with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa honors.

Kris Robbins

Mr. Robbins, Chairman & CEO of Clearleaf Finance LLC and Principal at KARobbins LLC, is a 30-year veteran in financial services, specializing in asset management and private debt-equity funding. With extensive experience as a Director on corporate boards and a focus on driving innovations, Robbins has established himself as a proven leader in building successful businesses. He holds an MBA and a BS in Economics and Mathematics from Murray State University.