Seasoned financial advisors working with entertainment industry professionals
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you work in the entertainment industry, your income and career path can be unpredictable, with fluctuating contracts and royalties. Without an advisor familiar with these ups and downs, you might miss opportunities to smooth your cash flow or plan for irregular income.
- Industry cash flow insight. Look for advisors who understand how to manage income that varies by project or season, helping you maintain stability.
- Royalty and residuals planning. Ask how they incorporate ongoing payments from past work into your long-term financial picture.
- Contract negotiation support. Confirm if they can advise on financial implications of contract terms, not just investment choices.
- Tax nuances awareness. Entertainment income often involves complex deductions and state taxes; ensure they know how to navigate these specifics.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Shawna S
Series 63, Series 65
Carlsbad, CA
Merrill
Shawna Such is well-equipped to support entertainment industry professionals with 28 years of experience and specialized designations like SE-AWMA, focusing on wealth management and retirement strategies tailored to fluctuating incomes. Based in Carlsbad, CA, she works at Merrill, a large firm, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, and serves diverse clients including women professionals, providing personalized, collaborative financial planning.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Leo K
Series 66
Hunt Valley, MD
Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC
Leo Kelly III's 28 years of experience and specialization in the entertainment industry equip him to manage the unpredictable income streams common in this field, including royalties and fluctuating contracts. Operating from Hunt Valley, MD, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting through Verdence Capital Advisors, which serves high-net-worth clients with a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower approaches or fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $2,413,425
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Debra B
Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
BMB Advisers LLC
Debra Bonseigneur is well-equipped to support entertainment industry professionals with her 26 years of experience and focus on high-net-worth clients in this sector, managing trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. Based in Los Angeles, she offers a long-term investment approach emphasizing passive equity exposure and flexible fee structures, including negotiable flat fees, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional or rigid pricing models.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $20,355,586
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Winifred S
Series 63, Series 65
Irvine, CA
Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC
Winifred Sun's 26 years of experience and focus on entertainment industry clients make her well-equipped to manage the fluctuating income and unique financial needs of entertainment professionals. Based in Irvine, CA, she offers flat-fee financial planning and pension consulting, serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners, and brings additional expertise in charitable giving and pension consulting, distinguishing her from other advisors in this space.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $619,823
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Jeffrey W
Series 65
Corona Del Mar, CA
The Wealth Collaborative, Inc.
Jeffrey Wheeler brings 24 years of experience and specializes in serving high-net-worth clients in the entertainment industry, making him well-equipped to handle fluctuating income and complex financial needs typical in this field. His firm offers discretionary investment management with a structured Private Client Program, negotiable fees including flat rates for wealth planning, and a focus on cash flow, retirement, and estate planning, distinguishing him from advisors with less tailored services or fee flexibility.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,083,299
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