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GWN Securities Inc.

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Firm-wide stats for GWN Securities Inc.

Total advisors

447

Across 214 offices

Clients per advisor

84 High

Avg AUM per client

$125,430 Very Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients (including high‑net‑worth investors) and corporate/business clients through a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and selection/introduction to third‑party managers. Its service menu is organized into multiple branded programs (e.g., Managed Account, Premier, Total Access, FMAX) that deliver discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning consults.

The firm implements portfolios using a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub‑advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, while permitting Representatives to select or replace sub‑advisers for client accounts. Certain programs described in the brochure rely on technology platforms (notably the Fidelity‑sponsored FMAX) and the firm discloses use of AI transcription for meeting records and operational purposes.

What distinguishes GWN from many peers is its historic and continued use of market‑timing and momentum‑based strategies in legacy programs (for example, the DRM Direct, CyAM, StAR and MOM programs), a strategy the brochure treats as a trading/tactical approach rather than buy‑and‑hold. The brochure also notes the firm does not list charitable organizations or pension/profit‑sharing plans among its client types and describes integrated broker‑dealer and affiliated insurance/adviser relationships that can affect product availability and compensation.

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Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Location

177 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Office 3055

Pasadena CA 91105

Advisors at this office

36

Advisors at this office

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Vaspour A

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Vaspour Antanesian is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-founder and CEO of Elit Productions, a film production and marketing company, and co-founder of Vertical Brace Inc., a medical equipment startup in pre-launch. He also serves as managing partner at LA Wealth Partners, focusing on fixed and index annuities and fixed life insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, and is notable for its legacy use of market-timing and technical-momentum strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Christine M

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Christine Mok is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, she worked at Chapresso and attended the University of California, Irvine. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience as a barista at a local boba store. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm’s approach includes the use of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Zachary V

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Zachary Valdez is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he held positions at Harvey Mudd College, Keck Graduate Institute, and several other organizations. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Rita P

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Rita Pattaratornkosohn is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, her background includes academic roles at the University of California Riverside and a brief period at POKE CO. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub‑advisers and uses market-timing and momentum-based strategies within certain legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Brighton L

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Brighton Lam is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career with the firm in 2026. Prior to entering the industry, Brighton worked in the food service sector and completed his education at California State University, Los Angeles. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies alongside model-based asset allocation.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Artin M

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Artin Muradyan is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Full Stop Management and Kara Content. Muradyan is also a registered representative for LA Pension Planners. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, operating a large network of approximately 423 advisors and managing about $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Jingxue L

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Jingxue Liang is a financial professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in marketing and translation work for an independent home fashion business. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm utilizes both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and combines asset allocation principles with tactical market-timing strategies in its portfolio management.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Kenneth R

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Kenneth Ruan is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he had limited professional experience, including a role at One Bite Dumpling in 2021. He is also involved with Pension101, providing pension education and lead generation. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Cooper A

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Cooper Allen is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with GWN Securities since 2026 and has prior experience related to Greentrike and the University of Puget Sound. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes tactical strategies including market-timing and momentum-based approaches in some of its legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Jonah B

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Jonah Barkenhagen is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he worked at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and has been involved with Bootleggers Brewery since 2020. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs, employing a blend of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning consults that incorporate asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in several legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Raquel A

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Raquel Alegria is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. She has held roles at GWN Securities and contributed as a freelance writer for UltiWorld, covering Ultimate Frisbee. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, employing a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm is notable for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies within several legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin Y

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Kevin Yardumian is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at American Campus Communities and educational positions at the University of California, Irvine, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and Ridgecrest Intermediate School. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm employs a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Luke C

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Luke Chua is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry for approximately one year and has prior experience with Providian Assets Management LLC and Golden Arches Development Corporation. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations, employing market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Loren B

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Loren Barrett is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he worked at TSA Private Equity Real Estate and Petco, and has an educational background including Santa Clara University and Highland Park High School. Outside of his advisory role, Barrett owns an online apparel brand where he serves as creative director. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts, offering a range of managed-account programs and investment strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Janet W

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Janet Wu is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine, and Temple City High School. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a financial representative with LA Pension Planners and in the sale of life and health insurance products. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning, utilizing a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations. The firm incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies alongside technology platforms to support its investment approach.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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