2016 Los Angeles - Five Star Professional
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2016 Los Angeles - Five Star Professional
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL 2016 Los Angeles Five PROFESSIONAL Star Wealth Managers ©FIVE STAR A Select ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Award ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Research ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Disclosures ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Determination of Award Winners ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Finding a wealth manager who suits your needs can be a daunting task. In fact, many consumers have a hard time figuring out where to even begin. Sometimes, a few simple questions can set one off on the right path. Asking a wealth manager what makes working with him or her a unique experience can help you understand how they work and if their style meshes with your own. Further, asking a financial advisor to talk about any specialties they might have can help uncover skills you might find useful. Ultimately, how do you find an experienced wealth manager who you feel comfortable working with? One who has high retention rates? One who has undergone a thorough complaint and regulatory review? One who has tenure in the industry? Los Angeles magazine and Five Star Professional partnered to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average one-year client retention rate for this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent. Although this list is a useful tool for anyone looking for help in managing their financial world or implementing aspects of their financial strategies, it should not be considered exhaustive. Undoubtedly, there are many excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year’s list. In order to consider a broad population of high-quality wealth managers, award candidates are identified by one of three sources: firm nomination, peer nomination or prequalification based on industry standing. Self-nominations are not accepted. Los Angeles award candidates were identified using internal and external research data. • Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. • The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. • Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. • The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or Los Angeles magazine. • Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. • Five Star Professional is not an advisory firm, and the content of this article should not be considered financial advice. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com. • 2,374 award candidates in the Los Angeles area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 298 (approximately 13 percent of the award candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. Eligibility Criteria – Required Evaluation Criteria – Considered 1. C redentialed as an investment advisory representative or a registered investment advisor. 6. One-year client retention rate. 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years. 8. N on-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 9. Number of client households served. 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 10. Education and professional designations. 7. Five-year client retention rate. 5. Accepting new clients. Regulatory Review As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: • Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine. • Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. • Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority. • Filed for personal bankruptcy. • Been convicted of a felony. Five Star Professional conducts a regulatory review of each nominated wealth manager using the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Five Star Professional also uses multiple supporting processes to help ensure that a favorable regulatory and complaint history exists. Data submitted through these processes was applied per the above criteria: • Each wealth manager who passes the Five Star Professional regulatory review must attest that they meet the definition of favorable regulatory history, based upon the criteria listed above. • Five Star Professional promotes via local advertising the opportunity for consumers to confidentially submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. • Five Star Professional contacted approximately 1 in 12 households identified as having a high propensity to use the services of wealth managers in order to provide consumers the opportunity to submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. For more information on the program, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com/wm_program. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS •1 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE Total STAR Financial PROFESSIONAL Resource Group, Inc. ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Left to right: Alexandra; Sheri Creger; 2016 winner Bradford Creger; Nicholas Brad Creger is the best-selling co-author of both “UNcommon” with Brian Tracy and “The Soul of Success” with Jack Canfield. He’s also the President and CEO of Total Financial Resource Group, Inc. (TFRG). According to Brad, however, his most important responsibility is raising his two beautiful children, Alexandra and Nicholas, along with the help from his wife Sheri. Brad believes family comes first, and he and his wife Sheri serve clients as if they were family. If that’s not what you’re looking for in a financial advisor, then Brad may not be your guy. On the other hand, if family is as important to you as it is to Brad and Sheri, then they would like to invite you to come in and get a second opinion on your wealth management planning. The TFRG “second opinion” will provide you with a written evaluation of your living trust documents, most recent tax returns, insurance coverages and your investments. The money that TFRG could potentially save you in unnecessary taxes, lower insurance premiums and/or lower investment fees could be saved and invested; or spent, thereby increasing your standard of living. Brad is a Best-Selling Author and has been seen in and on: FS • 2 — www.fivestarprofessional.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Simplifying the Complex™ ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL No matter what your financial goals are… a second opinion can help make sure you and your family are on the right path. Call TFRG today to schedule a time to sit down together with Brad and Sheri for a no-obligation second opinion. When you do, Brad will give you a free signed copy of one of his latest books. One of the most common recommendations from financial advisors these days is mutual funds. We went in a different direction … Scan the QR code or visit www.tfrgroup.com/5star to download our FREE Special Report and learn why we think most people shouldn’t use mutual funds. TFRG serves families with $250,000 or more in investable assets. 2016 winner Bradford Creger Total Financial Resource Group, Inc. 155 North Lake Avenue, 8th Floor Pasadena, CA 91101 Brad direct: 626-376-9777 Sheri direct: 626-376-9778 Toll-free: 800-984-TFRG | Fax: 626-795-9995 [email protected] | [email protected] www.tfrgroup.com Sheri Creger Brad is a Registered Principal with First Allied Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer (Member FINRA/SIPC) and an Investment Advisory Rep. for both Total Financial Resource Advisory, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor, and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. CA Insurance License 0B22199. Sheri is an Investment Advisory Rep. for Total Financial Resource Advisory, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor. CA Insurance License 0E56268. The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS •3 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER Kim ©FIVE STARJennifer PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Senior Partner, M.S., CFP®, CMFC®, ChFC®, CLU® 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-712-2323 [email protected] | www.seia.com Jennifer is proud to offer: • A private client service experience and individual attention for high-net-worth clients • Portfolio customization that addresses each client’s unique financial needs • The institutional strength of SEIA coupled with personalized wealth management strategies Jennifer specializes in: • Portfolio management • Retirement planning • Estate and legacy planning • Philanthropic and family foundation management THREE-YEAR WINNER • Corporate benefits Three-year winner Jennifer Kim Jennifer is a registered representative of Signator Investors, Inc. and a licensed, independent insurance broker with Signature Comprehensive Insurance Services, LLC (SCIS). She has been in the investment management and insurance business since 1993. As a senior partner at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA), Jennifer addresses her clients’ unique goals and objectives by creating an unbiased investment, estate or financial plan. She is committed to the development of meaningful client relationships and adhering to the firm’s core values of growing, preserving and protecting her client’s legacy through comprehensive and ongoing wealth management. She tailors each investment management portfolio to service individual needs, conducting business with integrity; maintaining her clients’ long-term goals is her absolute priority. About SEIA SEIA is a registered investment advisory that offers wealth management services tailored to the high-net-worth individual. For nine consecutive years, Barron’s magazine has recognized SEIA as a top financial advisor.* In 2015, Forbes magazine ranked SEIA among its Top 100 Wealth Managers. The firm also achieved another significant milestone when it reached $5 billion AUM as of October 15, 2015.** *America’s top 100 independent financial advisors, as identified by Barron’s. The ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Brian D. Holmes, President and CEO, as named in Barron’s. Registered Representative/Securities offered through Signator Investors, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067, 310-712-2323. SEIA, LLC and its investment advisory services are offered independent of Signator Investors, Inc. and any subsidiaries or affiliates. JK CA Ins. 0B11807. **SEIA and affiliates. A Higher Level of Success Requires a Higher Level of Expertise FS • 4 — www.fivestarprofessional.com The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL John C. Lindsey President/CEO, CFP® Westlake Village, CA 91362 Phone: 805-330-3700 | [email protected] | www.lindseyandlindsey.com • • • • • • TWO-YEAR WINNER Left to right: Christina Lindsey Orta, CFP®; two-year winner John C. Lindsey, CFP® Investment management, including stocks and mutual funds Retirement planning and life insurance Estate planning and preservation Real estate investment trusts Tax-reduction strategies and alternative investments Asset protection through insurance and annuity products John Lindsey’s fundamental investment philosophies are consistent with conservative, long-range goals, helping clients accumulate wealth through sound diversification strategies. John founded Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management in 2012 to better serve his client base with an expanded universe of investment offerings. John’s daughter, Christina Lindsey Orta, joined his team in July 2014, bringing more than ten years of experience to Lindsey & Lindsey. Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management offers only independent, objective investment advice dedicated to helping clients build wealth and protect their hard-earned assets, recommending only those products and services that can be tailored to suit their clients’ unique needs. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer Member FINRA/SIPC. Jeffrey A. Taylor ChFC®, CLU®, Private Wealth Advisor • 2012 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner • Comprehensive financial planning approach • Retirement and estate planning strategies • Investments • Wealth preservation strategies • Insurance Left to right: San T. Pham, CFP®, Financial Advisor; Roxanne M. Annand, Associate Financial Advisor, Client Service Specialist; five-year winner Jeffrey A. Taylor, ChFC®, CLU®, Private Wealth Advisor; John Pulver, CFP®, Financial Advisor; Alan T. Loor, Client Service Specialist; Renee M. Molinedo-Nelsen, Administrative Assistant The team at Taylor Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., provides the knowledge and level of service necessary for the affluent client. With more than 80 years of combined financial services experience, we are committed to understanding and anticipating the expectations of high-networth individuals. We have convenient meeting locations in Glendale, Palmdale and Woodland Hills. Taylor Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 190 Sierra Court, Suite B12 Palmdale, CA 93551 Office: 661-265-9998 | Fax: 661-265-9977 [email protected] | jeffreyataylor.com Jeffrey A. Taylor Insurance CA License 0B14772. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional, as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. Customized, Personal Service www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS •5 The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Jean D. Koehler CLTC, Financial Advisor • Retirement, wealth preservation and estate planning strategies • Investments and insurance • Experience, integrity and dedication Left to right: Alyssa Lopez, Paraplanner; 2013 – 2016 winner Jean D. Koehler; Katrina Corona, Administrative Assistant I am passionate about working with clients to help them plan to meet their financial needs, now and in the future. I will look at your entire financial picture, including cash reserves and debt management, investments, protection and taxes. I also ask targeted questions and listen closely to your answers. That way you can feel confident that the advice I provide reflects your personal dreams and goals. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. 55 East Huntington Drive, Suite 340 Arcadia, CA 91006 Office: 626-254-0455 Toll-free: 800-268-1155 [email protected] ameripriseadvisors.com/jean.d.koehler When You Have the Right Financial Advisor, Life Can Be Brilliant Arthur D. Kraus and Mitchell S. Kraus • Because It’s Your Legacy™ • Multigenerational wealth management • Philanthropic planning and socially responsible options FOUR-YEAR WINNER Left to right: Four-year winner Arthur D. Kraus, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, ChFC®, CLU®, and three-year winner Mitchell S. Kraus, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CAP® Capital Intelligence Associates is a family-owned and -operated financial planning and wealth management firm with a focus on providing objective and comprehensive financial guidance from an independent perspective. Our team brings you more than 70 years of collective industry experience with associates who have attained the certifications of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner (Mitchell Kraus), Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Life Underwriter® and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®. Multigenerational guidance … from our family to yours. 1250 Sixth Street, Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: 310-820-9797 [email protected] [email protected] www.capintelligence.com Arthur D. Kraus and Mitchell S. Kraus are registered representatives with and securities are offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. CA Ins. 0196735. Working With You, Your Family and Your Values FS • 6 — www.fivestarprofessional.com The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL The South Bay Group at Morgan Stanley • • • • FIVE-YEAR WINNER Left to right: 2013 – 2015 winner Stephen Betz, Financial Advisor; 2012 – 2016 winner Jeramy Heath, Financial Advisor; Nancy Guaderrama, Senior Registered Associate Tax-efficient investment management Income investing for retirees Income investing for trustees Families with special needs 21250 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 650 Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: 310-543-0287 Our mission is to help our clients make smart financial decisions for the benefit of themselves, their families and their charitable causes. [email protected] morganstanleyfa.com/southbaygroup Our independent process enables us to provide unbiased advice and personalized, taxefficient investment solutions with a particular focus on income. Our services include hands-on investment management, asset preservation, insurance review, retirement planning, estate planning strategies and access to lending services where needed. Additional information is available on our website. Our fee schedule is available upon request. Congratulations, Jeramy, on being a 2012 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager. ©2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Morgan Stanley and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should seek advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates. Jeramy Heath CA Ins. 0D35596. Putting Our Clients’ Interests First Bennett Cale Yuji Chao President Vice President, Financial Advisor Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Maui, HI 96768 Cell: 808-268-5068 [email protected] www.calefm.com • Private wealth management and family office services • Providing remarkable service to clients since 1997 Cale Financial Management, Inc. is an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor. We receive no security product commissions or corporate incentives. Our investment recommendations are influenced only by a desire to see you succeed. At CFM, our philosophy is simple: Your success is our success. 15800 S Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90248 Phone: 310-354-4764 [email protected] Wealth can provide opportunities, but it can also create significant challenges. With our planning-based approach, we work closely with you to help: • Customize an investment plan based on your unique financial goals • Adjust your investment plan to accommodate life events and changes • Simplify the process and help you understand your options We’re fluent in English and Japanese, and look forward to helping you. UnionBanc Investment Services LLC is a registered broker-dealer, investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC, and subsidiary of Union Bank, N.A. NOT FDIC-Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Prosperity and Peace of Mind™ www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS •7 The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Jeffrey R. Germain Dennis F. Rose Senior Financial Advisor, Certified Investment Management Consultant CPA, PFS 707 S Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 5300 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-688-3714 [email protected] • Comprehensive wealth planning • Investment and risk management strategies • Client education Our mission is to help our clients and their families reach their financial goals by providing comprehensive wealth planning and creative, sound investment strategies that can help build and preserve wealth for today and for future generations. Investment and insurance products: NOT FDIC-Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC is a registered broker-dealer and a separate, non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. [CAR 1115-00890] 4312 Woodman Ave., Ste. 200 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Phone: 818-501-9922 [email protected] www.pfc.la • Retirement planning • Estate planning strategies • Long-term care and life insurance • Growth and income strategies • Portfolio/investment review service Dennis has over 16 years of experience as a financial advisor and 40 years of experience as a CPA. By utilizing both these areas of expertise, Dennis is able to assist clients in reaching their goals in a well-defined and diversified approach and in a tax-efficient manner. Securities and investment advisory services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), NPC of America in FL and NY, Member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered Investment Adviser. Five Star Professional, Premier Financial Consultants, and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. NPC does not render tax advice. Receipt of the award is not indicative of investment performance. For more information, visit fivestarprofessional.com. CA Insurance Lic. 0694777. A Goal Without a Plan Is Just a Wish Adam Goldstein CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CMFC®, Private Wealth Advisor 23622 Calabasas Rd., Ste. 320 Calabasas, CA 91302 Office: 818-704-6675 [email protected] www.adamgoldsteinadvisor.com FIVE-YEAR WINNER • • • • Retirement, investment and estate planning strategies Asset preservation strategies and insurance guidance Personalized solutions to help you meet your goals 2012 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner Are you looking for ways to reach your financial goals in today’s volatile market? Whether you are saving for retirement, college for your kids, home improvement, travel, or other needs and dreams, you may be unsure about what to do next or whether you can do anything at all. That’s where I can help. I will take the time to listen and understand your goals. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Investment advisory services and products are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. “Don’t listen to other people. Investigate for yourself. Be wary of wealth managers who say they never had a down year.” — Five Star award winner Comprehensive Financial Planning Approach FS • 8 — www.fivestarprofessional.com The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Vickie Adams CFP®, CDFA™ TWO-YEAR WINNER Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 San Pedro, CA 90732 Office: 310-514-0240 [email protected] www.WealthVickie.com www.MyDivorceFinancialPlanner.com Elite financial guidance for your unique life For 25 years, I’ve designed strategic plans using a disciplined wealth management process to pursue your vision of financial independence at every life transition. Each client receives frequent communication and service exceeding expectation to instill peace of mind. Securities offered through HD Vest Investment ServicesSM. Member: SIPC. Advisory Services offered through HD Vest Advisory ServicesSM. Deborah Wilkins Betters Mark Kennedy Financial Advisor President 2381 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 115 El Segundo, CA 90245 Direct: 310-297-3746 Toll-free: 866-398-5548 THREE-YEAR WINNER [email protected] I believe my clients deserve a financial advisor who shares their vision, earns their trust and works diligently to help them achieve their goals, and I would love to do the same for you. 2014 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager. ©2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. 23901 Calabasas Rd., Ste. 1000 Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: 818-224-4177 Fax: 818-224-4685 [email protected] www.kennedywealthmgmt.com Mark Kennedy specializes in creating retirement income strategies to make sure his clients are able to generate lifetime income streams*; cover potential, long-term care needs; and make sure beneficiaries keep more of their inheritance than the IRS. *Annuity guarantees rely on the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company and are not guaranteed by any bank or the FDIC. Kennedy Wealth Management LLC, A Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance products offered through Kennedy Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. CA Lic. 0B51501. Josh K. Oder Richard J. Ryan Sheryl O’Donnell Principal Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor Vice President, Financial Advisor Oder & Stewart Investment Management, LLC 21300 Victory Blvd., Ste. 855 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Phone: 818-676-0036 [email protected] www.oderstewart.com Since 1999, I have been dedicated to providing transparency and personalized service to investors. Our philosophy as a firm is centered around the belief that all families are unique and require a plan tailored specifically to their needs. FOUR-YEAR WINNER 21650 Oxnard St., Ste. 1800 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Direct: 818-715-1894 Toll-free: 800-755-2550 [email protected] www.morganstanleyfa.com/richard.j.ryan 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 650 Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: 310-543-0230 Toll-free: 800-221-8764, Ext. 0230 THREE-YEAR WINNER sheryl.o’[email protected] morganstanleyfa.com/sheryl.odonnell Markets change. With 35 years of experience, I can be your guide through the investing jungle. My job is to help you optimize the return on your assets in a way designed to help you meet your goals while seeking to minimize the risks involved. My clients seek my assistance to do just that. 2013 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner. Every year has been a sincere privilege helping clients build their wealth through customized investment strategies. Whether your focus is asset accumulation, retirement, distribution or passing wealth to loved ones, there is a strategy for you. 2013, 2014 and 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager. ©2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. ©2016 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Carolyn Hemann Josh Fatoullah Hansen Champlin CFP®, Private Wealth Advisor CRPC®, Founder and CEO LPL Financial Consultant Registered as an investment advisor in California, Washington and Texas. Oder & Stewart Investment Management, LLC. CRD 134506. 11835 W Olympic Blvd., Ste. 735E Los Angeles, CA 90064 Office: 310-477-2500 Direct: 310-477-2301 [email protected] FOUR-YEAR WINNER www.CarolynHemann.com Carolyn, a 2013 – 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner, has been guiding clients toward financial independence for more than 25 years. She is passionate about providing timely, quality financial advice and financial planning that can lead to peace of mind for her clients. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. CA Ins. 0721941. 1875 Century Park E Los Angeles, CA 90067 Toll-free: 800-353-3775 [email protected] www.jrwealthadvisors.com Mr. Fatoullah advises entrepreneurs, executives, professional athletes and affluent families on a wide range of wealth management solutions, including portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, and tax and estate planning. His mission is to provide the ultimate wealth management experience through proper planning, proactive advice and exceptional, personalized service. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. 1899 Western Way Torrance, CA 90501 Office: 877-254-9328, Ext. 5315 Phone: 310-536-5315 [email protected] Investwithwestern.com I am so grateful for the individuals and families that I’ve had the privilege to work with for the past 20-plus years. Your trust and confidence are my greatest senses of accomplishment. I look forward to us tackling the challenges of the next 20 years. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. NOT NCUA INSURED NO CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS •9 The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER “If you’re in this ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL business for money alone, you will never ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL make it. You have to genuinely want to ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL make a difference in your clients’ lives.” ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Terrence Gomes Shawn McElderry Financial Advisor Managing Partner, Financial Advisor 6303 Owensmouth Ave., 10 th Fl. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Cell: 818-370-9046 Toll-free: 855-529-4015 19191 S Vermont Ave., Ste. 400 Torrance, CA 90502 Phone: 310-756-0600, Ext. 7208 Fax: 310-756-0321 [email protected] www.trilogyfs.com Terrence Gomes believes that when it comes to financial planning, it is not a one-size-fits-all plan. He has taken a custom approach to providing solutions for his clients to advise them on how to reach their financial goals. Give Terrence a call today. Securities and advisory services offered through National Planning Corp. (NPC), a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA and SIPC. Trilogy Financial Services, and NPC are separate and unrelated entities. [email protected] www.monarchadvisors.com Taking a holistic approach for each individual, Shawn specializes in customizing a strategy to meet client goals. He prides himself in taking the time to understand your financial picture with a comprehensive yet clear plan to navigate your future. — Five Star award winner Securities and Advisory Services offered through SII Investments, Inc. (SII), member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. SII and Monarch Wealth & Retirement Strategies are separate companies. Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Business Planning Jennifer Capo · TIAA-CREF Tammy Trenta · EP Wealth Advisors Alex Chalekian · Lake Avenue Financial Financial Planning George L. Cheng · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Veronica Aaron · Householder Group Estate and Retirement Specialists Kathleen Adams · SEIA Vickie Adams · HD Vest Page 9 Elizabeth Aglubat · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Travis Alexander · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Thomas Andersen · Morgan Stanley Pablo Avina · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Richard K. Azouz · Summit Brokerage Services Zachary Bainter · Gerber Kawasaki Toni Beck Espinoza · Morgan Stanley David Bergmann · The David R. Bergmann Group Deborah Wilkins Betters · Morgan Stanley Page 9 Victoria Black · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Stan Choo · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Candace Colescott · Marquis Financial Aaron Gregory Cook · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James Cox · Morgan Stanley Bradford Creger · Total Financial Resource Group Page 2 & 3 Brett Dalton · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Angela Dax · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Bob Farmer · Comprehensive Wealth Management Josh Fatoullah · J.R. Wealth Advisors Page 9 Neil Finestone · Finestone Partners/Raymond James Financial Services Richard Frankel · Morgan Stanley Christine Fuentes · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Carlos Getino · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Laura Gilman · KCS Wealth Advisory Jose Godinez · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Adam S. Goldstein · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 8 Hatem Dhiab · Gerber Kawasaki Terrence Gomes · Trilogy Financial Services Page 10 Jeremy Dicker · One Wealth Management Daniel Gracy · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Kelly Lynn Doyle · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Peter Han · Harvest Financial Keith Ellen · KGE Wealth Management Maziar Esmailbeigi · Steel Peak Wealth Management Donald Harrington · MML Investors Services Brad Harris · Perennial Financial Services Robert Harte · Cetera Advisor Networks Sayeed Hasnat · Morgan Stanley Victor Hazard · HD Vest Jeramy Heath · Morgan Stanley Page 7 Carolyn Hemann · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 9 Andrew Horowitz · Morgan Stanley Bruce Horowitz · Innovative Wealth Strategists Howard A. Huckins · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. A. Lamar Hudson · LPL Financial Hanh Juzang · Morgan Stanley Mark Kennedy · Kennedy Wealth Management Page 9 Page Khalajestani · Pakha Investment Advisory Jean Koehler · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 6 Arthur Kraus · Capital Intelligence Associates/LPL Financial Page 6 Mitchell Kraus · Capital Intelligence Associates/LPL Financial Page 6 Farid Krizman · TIAA-CREF FS • 10 — www.fivestarprofessional.com The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Active as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them [settled or pending] with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy; E. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,374 Los Angeles wealth managers were considered for the award; 298 (13 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Dan Kutzkey · Maxwell Financial Group Gail Reid · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Alireza Zamani · Steel Peak Wealth Management Gary Corderman · Halbert Hargrove Michael Ladge · Morgan Stanley David Richardson · HD Vest Christopher Laubach · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Dennis Rose · Premier Financial Consultants Page 8 Reza Zamani · Steel Peak Wealth Management Jonathan Corob · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jin Lee · Mainstream Capital Partners Sharone Rotkopf · LPL Financial Insurance Robert Dalie · Oppenheimer & Company Ryan Liljegren · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James Loken · Thrivent Financial Jennifer Han Malek · JHM Wealth Management Kevin Marumoto · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Shawn McElderry · Monarch Wealth & Retirement Strategies Page 10 Alfred McIntosh · McIntosh Capital Advisors Gregory Meyer · Pash & Benson International Jennifer Mulder · Pathway Financial Services Jon Neuhaus · Morgan Stanley Nicholas Nino · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Rene Nourse · Urban Wealth Management Chris Nowakowski · LPL Financial Joe O’Boyle · Voya Financial Advisors James O’Grady · Braemar Wealth Management Paul Okawa · Planned Asset Management Nikolas Okita · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James Olson · Olson Investment Management Amit Patel · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Joseph Pates · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Elizabeth Pell · Morgan Stanley Audrey Pierson · Householder Group Estate and Retirement Specialists Erika Puzik · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Theodore Saade · Signature Estate & Investment Advisors Charles Salfity · LPL Financial Investments Robert Saunders · Morgan Stanley Marc Ackerman · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC John Schlatter · Salient Consulting Group Vivian Afriyie · Morgan Stanley James M. Schneiderman · Morgan Stanley Robert Schwartz · Morgan Stanley David Shidoosh · Morgan Stanley Michael Anton · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Sasha Azarmi · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Ayal Shmilovich · LPL Financial Robert Baraga · Charles Schwab & Company Maria Shtabskaya · Morgan Stanley Pamela Bennett · First Republic Investment Management Robert Smotherman · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James Berliner · Westmount Asset Management Elijah Souza · LPL Financial Mike Bernard · Bernard & Johnson Jeff Stark · Jeffrey K. Stark & Associates Jorey Bernstein · Morgan Stanley Quentin Stella · The Stella & Stella Group/Morgan Stanley Andrew J. Stout · Stout Wealth Management/Raymond James & Associates Lindsay Bourkoff · Shrier Wealth Management Todd Butler · WESCAP Group Bennett Cale · Cale Financial Management Page 7 Geoff Delahanty · Thrivent Financial Timothy Demshki · RNC Genter Capital Management Craig Diamond · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Nicole Dickerson · Morgan Stanley Vince Dileva · SEIA Diane Doolin · Morgan Stanley Lee Dunayer · The Fortress Group/ Morgan Stanley Michael Femino · New Economy Capital Management Philip Fessler · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Daniel Fienberg · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Rhonda Jean Finby · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Marah Fineberg · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Joseph Focil · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC John Campbell · LPL Financial Chris Frantz · Catalina Capital Group Nick Takahashi · Morgan Stanley Ira Candib · California Financial Partners Jeffrey Taylor · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 5 Elliott Friedman · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Michael Cannone · Westmount Asset Management Cameron Thornton · CTA Wealth Advisors Kevin Friedman · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Sean Cauvel · Westmount Asset Management Bruce Thue · LPL Financial Alex Ganapolsky · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Kelly Caves · Morgan Stanley Christiane Tomasi · CS Tomasi Wealth Manangement Hansen Champlin · LPL Financial Page 9 Greg Garabedian · Garabedian Wealth Management Group Gabriel Torres · Morgan Stanley Yuji Chao · Union Banc Investment Services Page 7 Jeffrey Germain · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 8 Michael James Chibidakis · Raymond James Financial Services Mike Gleason · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Bernard Suissa · Morgan Stanley Eric Toya · Navigoe Roderick Uy · LPL Financial Robert Vogelsang · Morgan Stanley Lewis Wallensky · Wallensky Spatz & Associates Paul Curtis Weiner · LPL Financial Brian Raat · Wedbush Securities Jeffrey Westheimer · Lido Advisors Jorge Ragde · Morgan Stanley Robert Wheatley · Trilogy Financial Services Vicky Rangsuebsin · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Anthony Valazza · Thrivent Financial Charlie Yang · Charles Schwab & Company Michael Yauch · Morgan Stanley Ross Gerber · Gerber Kawasaki Robert Choi · Morgan Stanley Joshua Goeppner · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Christina Chou · Morgan Stanley Steve Gonzalez · Edward Jones James Coco · RJJ Pasadena Securities Richard Green · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Coe · Morgan Stanley Robert Greene · LPL Financial Jed Cohen · The Investment House Richard Groscost · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Alexander Runels Cooke · Fairfield, Bush & Company Russell Grossman · AllianceBernstein www.fivestarprofessional.com — FS • 11 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGER ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL ©FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name. Joanna Gustilo · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Christine Lee · Charles Schwab & Company Sheryl O’Donnell · Morgan Stanley Page 9 James Ira Scheinberg · North Pier Fiduciary Management Gregory Haendel · Bradford & Marzec Ronald Levenson · LPL Financial David Olnick · Raymond James Financial Services John Schnieders · Schnieders Capital Management Antwone O’Quinn · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Adam Scott · Argyle Capital Partners David Papale · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC John Scott · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Craig Pariser · Morgan Stanley Steven Siskin · Raymond James Financial Services Gregg Haglund · Morgan Stanley Brian Haloossim · Bernstein Private Wealth Management Jennifer Hartman · Greenleaf Financial Group Jeffrey Harwood · Ventura Advisors Paul F. Heising · Moran, Heising & McElravey Mariela Henares · LPL Financial Sean Heslin · TIAA-CREF Brian Holmes · SEIA Brad Levin · Legacy Wealth Partners Lily Li · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jeremy Licht · JL Capital Management John Lindsey · Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management Page 5 Charlotte Lowe · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Chris Luechtefeld · Morgan Stanley Richard Luechtefeld · Morgan Stanley Bonnie Hong · Morgan Stanley Bruce Mandel · Oakwood Capital Management David Horvitz · Cheviot Value Management Pedro Marti · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Matthew Iantosca · Gerber Kawasaki Brent Mason · Mason & Associates Patrick Infante · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Susan Inwood · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Christina Jesperson · Retirement Protection Group Craig Johnson · Morgan Stanley Elissa Johnson · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC James Mayorkas · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Ara Mekhitarian · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Roger Park · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Joseph Pastore · Morgan Stanley Shawn Patt · Morgan Stanley Bana Soumetho · Charles Schwab & Company Audrey Stansbury · Edward Jones Dana Pearl · Oppenheimer & Company Christine Stern · SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/LPL Financial Anthony Perez · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Joseph Sulentor · Morgan Stanley John Petrick · Perennial Financial Services Shannon Sutherland · Simple Impact/Commonwealth Financial Network Matthew Plunkett · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Roger Szendrey · Union Banc Investment Services Mark Pomerantz · Morgan Stanley Benjamin Tadelis · Morgan Stanley Laura Pope · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Paul Taghibagi · SEIA Ryan Miller · Morgan Stanley Caleb Powell · Kayne Anderson Rudnick Ryan Millsap · Arenda Capital Management Canon Jill Price · Beverly Investment Advisors Thomas Morley · Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Eric Pritz · SEIA John Tan · LPL Financial Steven Tornicelli · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Farah Toutounchian · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Sara Qazi · Morgan Stanley David Tracy · Legacy Wealth Partners Dorothy Rath · Morgan Stanley Scott Uffelman · Morgan Stanley Jeffrey David Moscaret · Moscaret Investment Advisory P. Darius Raulinaitis · Morgan Stanley Freeman Welch · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jeff Murphy · Cue Financial Group Diana Reyes · Edward Jones Harold George Nahigian · Cetera Advisor Networks Wayne Ribnick · Securities America Jeffrey Werdesheim · Oppenheimer & Company Kyle Nakano · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Joe Rubinstein · DSI Wealth Management Group Salim Kimiagar · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Michael Nazarian · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jeff Runyan · Runyan Capital Advisors/Wedbush Securities David Klatt · RNC Genter Capital Management Ken Nguyen · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Nicole T. Ryan · Cetera Advisor Networks Daniel Klein · Morgan Stanley Christopher Nornberg · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Richard Ryan · Morgan Stanley Page 9 Laura Norris · Morgan Stanley Shannon Ryan · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Eric Johnson · LPL Financial Kyle Jones · LPL Financial Brian Katz · Morgan Stanley Danilo Kawasaki · Gerber Kawasaki Shahab Khavarani · Charles Schwab & Company Jennifer Kim · SEIA Page 4 Hank Krakover · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Gregory Morse · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Michael Kramer · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jonathan O’Brien · Morgan Stanley Greg Kushner · Lido Advisors Joshua Oder · Oder & Stewart Investment Management Page 9 Daniel Ledbetter · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Alex Salcedo · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Robert Salvaria · Morgan Stanley Alan Whitman · Morgan Stanley Brian Wiese · Morgan Stanley Michael Wilhite · Morgan Stanley Stephen Winston · Morgan Stanley Drew Zager · Morgan Stanley Brett I. Zatulove · Morgan Stanley Taxation Ronald Morgan · Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan Kiak Tae · TaeVestment Trust Services Simon Rawlinson · Northern Trust Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and the federally registered CFP (with flame logo) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Chartered Financial Consultant credential [ChFC®] is a financial planning designation awarded by The American College. FS • 12 — www.fivestarprofessional.com