Seasoned, liquidity event planning financial advisors in Los Angeles, 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.
You might need a liquidity event planning advisor if you're preparing to sell a business, cash out stock options, or receive a large inheritance. Without expert guidance, it's easy to mismanage the timing and tax impact of these events, which can reduce your net proceeds.
- Tax impact awareness. Look for advisors who understand how California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits affect your post-event finances.
- Cash flow timing. Ask how they help you plan for the timing of cash inflows and outflows to avoid liquidity crunches.
- Investment transition. Confirm they have strategies for moving from concentrated holdings to diversified portfolios without unnecessary risk.
- Estate considerations. Check if they integrate liquidity events with your estate plan to optimize wealth transfer.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John P
Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
John Paffendorf Jr. specializes in liquidity event planning in Los Angeles, leveraging 24 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, business exit strategies, and estate planning. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, he offers personalized investment strategies with a 1.10% AUM fee, focusing on high earners and business owners, distinguishing him from others by combining large-firm resources with tailored portfolio management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kirk A
Series 66
Culver City, CA
Apollon Wealth Management, LLC
Kirk Aguer specializes in liquidity event planning with 22 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning starting at $5,000, which suits clients preparing for business exits or stock option cash-outs. His firm, Apollon Wealth Management, serves diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and uses a blend of fundamental, tactical, and tax-aware investment strategies, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on traditional portfolio management.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,342,146
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Sean I
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Fidelity
Sean Irwin specializes in liquidity event planning and executive compensation design, making him well-equipped to assist with complex financial transitions in Los Angeles. With 23 years of experience at Fidelity, a large firm, he integrates workplace benefits with broader wealth strategies, focusing on executives and offering tailored solutions that consider tax impacts and investment transitions.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Maria P
Series 63, Series 66
Agoura Hills, CA
Edward Jones
Maria Pisa Di Maggio specializes in liquidity event planning with 32 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and estate planning, making her well-equipped to handle complex financial transitions in the Los Angeles area. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually and brings additional insight as a founder and real estate business owner, distinguishing her from other advisors.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $246,728
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