Seasoned financial advisors working with entertainment industry professionals in Long Beach, 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 earn income from acting, music, or other entertainment work, your cash flow can be unpredictable and heavily influenced by contracts and royalties. A common mistake is treating your finances like a steady paycheck job, which can lead to cash shortages or missed tax planning opportunities. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these ups and downs.
- Contract income timing. Ask how they plan for irregular payments and gaps between gigs to keep your budget stable.
- Royalty and residuals management. Confirm they understand how to optimize income streams that continue after work is done.
- Tax strategy for high earners. California’s high taxes and property rules affect your net income; see how they tailor plans accordingly.
- Industry connections. Experienced advisors often know entertainment-specific benefits and insurance options—ask about their familiarity.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Debra B
Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
BMB Advisers LLC
Debra Bonseigneur specializes in serving high-net-worth entertainment industry clients, leveraging 26 years of experience and a long-term investment approach focused on passive equity exposure through mutual funds and ETFs. Based in Los Angeles, she offers negotiable flat fees ranging from $4,000 to $500,000 and combines financial advising with accounting expertise, distinguishing her from other advisors in the Long Beach area.
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 brings 26 years of experience advising entertainment industry professionals, including high-net-worth clients, from her Irvine-based firm. She offers flat-fee financial planning and pension consulting, with expertise in charitable giving and business ownership considerations, distinguishing her through a comprehensive approach that includes option writing and third-party portfolio management.
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 serving high-net-worth entertainment professionals, adept at managing cash flow and retirement planning tailored to irregular income streams. Based in Corona Del Mar, his firm offers negotiable fees and a Private Client Program focusing on investment policy and no-load mutual funds, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach to wealth planning and discretionary asset management.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,083,299
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David A
Series 63, Series 65
El Segundo, CA
Merrill
David Adishian brings 29 years of experience working with entertainment industry professionals, offering expertise in wealth management, business sale tax planning, and retirement income strategy. Based in El Segundo, CA, he leads a large firm team at Merrill, providing tailored financial plans with a 1.10% AUM fee, and serves mid-career and established professionals, distinguishing him with a strong legal background and community involvement.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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