Blake Robert Anthony

Advisor at Merrill — Santa Monica, CA 100 Wilshire Blvd

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,094 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Blake Anthony is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2017. He works alongside Senior Financial Advisor Nicholas Anthony as part of a team that provides personalized strategies supported by the firm's resources. Blake focuses on helping clients define and pursue their financial goals through thoughtful planning and guidance. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy.

Blake holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification along with designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon. Blake follows a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client’s unique financial situation and priorities to develop a personalized financial approach.

Outside of his professional work, Blake enjoys playing tennis, football, hiking, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He previously competed as a Division 1 tennis athlete at Indiana University and the University of Oregon, and he brings the same focus to his advisory role.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management

Occupation focus

Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Established Professionals

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Commissions

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Location

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Santa Monica, CA 100 Wilshire Blvd

100 Wilshire Blvd

Santa Monica CA 90401

Advisors at this office

33

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Santa Monica, CA

Merrill

2018 - Present • 8 years

Santa Monica, CA

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Beverly Hills, CA

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Beverly Hills, CA

University of Oregon

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Eugene, OR

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Business activities & affiliations

Aaron K

CFP®

Calabasas, CA

Greenup Wealth

Aaron Kirsch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founding partner of GreenUp Wealth Management. He works primarily with individuals and couples who are approaching or living in retirement, helping them design financial plans that support both long-term security and a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Aaron began his career in financial services in 2001 at a major Wall Street firm and has since worked with clients across a wide range of life stages, both at large institutions and through his own independent wealth management firm. This experience informs his comprehensive approach to financial planning, which integrates retirement income planning, investment management, tax-aware strategies, risk management, and estate planning considerations. He is the co-author of The Rewarding Retirement Workbook, a resource designed to help people think beyond the mechanics of retirement and focus on how they want to live during this stage of life. Aaron’s work emphasizes aligning financial decisions with personal values, priorities, and legacy goals. Aaron holds himself to fiduciary standards and takes a client-centered approach to planning, helping individuals and families navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence as they transition into and through retirement.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retired Executive Founder/Business Owner Consultant Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Life coaching / goal alignment
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Drew F

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Wideframe Wealth

Drew Feldman is the founder of WideFrame Wealth in Los Angeles, serving nationwide. He is an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ and holds a Series 65 designation. Flat fee, fee only.

General tax planning Equity compensation tax strategy Factor investing / smart beta Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Artists or Creative Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Jai P

Series 66

Santa Monica, CA

Archer Investment Corporation

Jai Prabakaran is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked at Bankers Life and HD Vest. Prabakaran is also president of Pacific ERP Inc., a technology consulting firm specializing in accounting software and data management, as well as Pacific Taxes and Investments, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Archer Investment Corporation offers investment management primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, through separately managed accounts and proprietary funds. The firm serves clients via a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages diversified portfolios with a focus on equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Fred K

Series 63, Series 65

Venice, CA

Guardian Life

Fred Kettler is a mindful, holistic financial coach and independent financial professional serving Miami, Florida and Southern California, with nearly four decades of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners gain greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind around their financial lives. Since beginning his career in 1987, Fred has focused on helping clients think beyond products, market returns, or isolated financial decisions. His planning approach is built around four key areas: cash-flow awareness, income and family protection, broadly diversified long-term investing, and retirement income planning. Fred’s work is centered on helping clients better understand where they are today, where they want to go, and how to build a more thoughtful roadmap for the future. His process emphasizes education, stewardship, long-term discipline, and creating dependable income strategies designed to support clients through every stage of life, especially as they approach or move through retirement. Rather than focusing solely on assets under management, Fred helps clients explore the bigger picture: how their savings, investments, insurance, income sources, and retirement goals can work together more effectively. His goal is to help people make more confident decisions, protect what matters most, and move forward with greater financial peace of mind. Fred Kettler is associated with Kettler Financial and has served clients for many years through a personal, relationship-driven planning process. His work is especially suited for individuals and families seeking a thoughtful financial chat, a clearer retirement income strategy, and a more holistic approach to long-term financial wellbeing.

Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Income planning Life insurance needs analysis Retirement income strategy Self-Employed Financial Professional
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Sevada Z

Series 66

Burbank, CA

LPL Financial

Sevada Zadooryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burbank, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mechanics Bank, CUSO Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Joo Hong K

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Solomon Investment Consulting, Inc.

Joo Hong Kim is a financial advisor at Solomon Investment Consulting, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center and the Pacific Business Exchange Golf Club. Kim holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Solomon Investment Consulting is a fee-only, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $27.8 million across about ten client relationships, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning based on valuation and fundamental analysis, with a performance-based fee option available to qualified clients.

Active portfolio management
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