CFP®-certified, concentrated stock management financial advisors in Burbank, CA

Haroutioun Bartanian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Mady Yehia is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and over 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at PlanMember since 2010 and operates a separate tax, accounting, and payroll services business under Securitax Financial Services since 2002. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering education and support through seminars and personalized retirement planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on a strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Derek Van Der Wal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, utilizing quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, along with incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Martin Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, using an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a range of products, performance reporting, and participant education.

Eric Hatfield is a financial advisor with Hatfield Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. in Burbank, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 23 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Santa Monica/Palisades Masonic Lodge #307 and as board member and chair of the Grand Lodge of California Freemasons Investment Committee. Hatfield Insurance & Financial Services provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, and employer retirement plans. The firm primarily offers model allocation portfolios composed of mutual funds, conducts quarterly reviews, and may engage independent money managers, typically operating on a non-discretionary basis while also providing insurance products through its licensed representatives.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Barbara Brewer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party providers.

Chad Clay is the sole advisor at Glass City Capital Management, LLC in Maumee, OH, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. Before founding his firm in 2018, he worked as an investor and previously served for eleven years with the City of Springfield, Illinois Fire Department. His background includes experience as a firefighter and EMT. Glass City Capital Management is an independent, fee-only firm providing discretionary investment management focused on long-term capital appreciation for individuals and various entities. The firm emphasizes a concentrated, actively managed equity strategy built around a core “best ideas” approach, typically holding five to forty individual securities with a preference for large-cap companies.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.