Independent, active portfolio management financial advisors in Glendale, CA
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 want to grow your investments actively rather than just tracking an index, you need an advisor who understands when to buy and sell to capture opportunities. The biggest mistake is treating active management like passive investing, which can miss chances to improve returns or reduce risk. Independent advisors here manage portfolios without ties to big firms, which can mean more personalized decision-making.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to adjust holdings based on market trends, not just sticking to a fixed plan.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential gains with protecting your portfolio from downturns.
- Fee transparency. Independent status often means clearer fees; check how they explain costs related to active trading.
- Local tax awareness. Since California has high income taxes but limits on property tax increases, see how they factor this into your investment strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael S
Series 63, Series 66
Glendale, CA
Yarash Global Solutions Inc.
Michael Stewart II offers active portfolio management in Glendale, CA, leveraging 18 years of experience and expertise in options, derivatives, and real estate investing. His firm, Yarash Global Solutions Inc., serves high-net-worth clients and corporate entities with a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, providing flat-fee business consulting tailored to complex investment and business needs.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $142,857
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Jack J
Series 63, Series 65
La Canada, CA
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
Jack Johnson offers independent, active portfolio management near Glendale, CA, with 37 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and estate planning. His firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, using strategic asset allocation and multiple analysis methods, and charges flat fees for planning services, distinguishing him from advisors with purely AUM-based fees.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $327,118
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Hagop K
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Lazari Capital Management, Inc.
Hagop Karadanaian offers independent active portfolio management in Glendale, CA, with 20 years of experience and expertise in options, derivatives, real estate, and alternative investments. His firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, employing a proprietary quantitative investment process and charging 3% AUM fees for general clients, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and specialties.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $686,706
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Arin P
Series 65
Glendale, CA
AP24 Capital
Arin Pezeshkian specializes in active portfolio management with expertise in options and derivatives strategies, offering personalized investment decisions in Glendale, CA. His firm, AP24 Capital, serves high-net-worth clients and trusts with discretionary management, emphasizing fundamental security analysis and tax-aware portfolio construction, charging around 1.0% AUM fees subject to negotiation.
Experience: 3 years
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Rostic C
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Covexic LLC
Rostic Carapetian specializes in active portfolio management with 20 years of experience, offering discretionary asset management and investment consulting in Glendale, CA. His firm, Covexic LLC, provides individualized plans using multiple analytical tools, avoids short-term trading, and offers flexible flat-fee arrangements, distinguishing him from others by balancing active management with risk control and transparent fees.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $260,000
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