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IFC Advisors LLC

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Client AUM

$2,094,041,740

Clients

344

Advisors

9

of 18 employees

About

IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses and participant‑directed retirement plans. Its services include discretionary and limited non‑discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning and consulting, selection and oversight of independent managers, ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advice, and advice on insurance products such as variable life insurance and annuity contracts.

The firm builds tax‑ and cost‑focused asset allocations that combine active and passive strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed accounts, tailoring portfolios to clients’ cash flows, risk capacity and long‑term goals. IFC integrates third‑party independent managers and, for qualified clients, sources and monitors alternative investments and pooled vehicles as part of a broader wealth management program.

IFC is distinctive in serving as a private fund adviser and fund sponsor and in operating special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including acting as general partner through an affiliated entity; SPV assets are included in its reported AUM and are managed without a separate SPV management or performance fee. The firm discloses specific measures to address related conflicts—an expense allocation policy, proxy voting procedures—and discloses referral and custodial relationships (including participation in a referral program and use of intermediary asset‑match arrangements) that may affect client introductions and operational support.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting fees generally fixed fee of $25,000, higher for more complex engagements; retainer may be requested; no prepayment over $1,200 more than 6 months in advance.

Percentage

$0+: 0.10% to 1.75% annually (Wealth Management and Employee Benefit Retirement Plan Services, negotiable and variable by client) $0+: Up to 1.75% (Private Advisor Network - Wells Fargo Separate Managed Account) $0+: Up to 1.25% (Personalized Unified Managed Account - Wells Fargo) $0+: Up to 1.25% (FundSource® Mutual Fund Advisory Program - Wells Fargo)

Other

Account minimum: $750,000

Main office

11601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1725

Los Angeles CA 90025

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Louisiana · Nebraska · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Craig T

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Craig Thomas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. Before joining IFC Advisors in 2024, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing for one year and spent a decade as a self-employed securities trader. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm employs a tax- and cost-focused asset allocation approach combining active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating third-party independent managers and alternative investments for qualified clients within a comprehensive wealth management program.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric Z

CFP®, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Eric Zurbrugg is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at IFC Advisors LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from 2004 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Zurbrugg is a team manager for a local soccer club. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, goal-oriented investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and is notable for operating special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Michael Meylor is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Oakley, and UCSB Economics. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm utilizes a tax- and cost-focused approach combining active and passive strategies across various asset classes, and it also serves as a private fund adviser and fund sponsor with a range of specialized services.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Marco M

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Marco Mendoza is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans, offering tailored portfolios that combine active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes. The firm also serves as a private fund adviser and fund sponsor, integrating alternative investments and special purpose vehicles within its wealth management programs.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nhaman P

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Nhaman Pelphrey is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, goal-oriented investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and is noted for operating and advising special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Francois V

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Francois Viljoen is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, goal-oriented investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and is notable for operating and advising special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rex J

Series 63, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Rex Jones is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2004 to 2024. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a comprehensive, tax-aware investment approach combining active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and is notable for operating special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Marc A

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Marc Ackerman is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 27 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Investments. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm combines active and passive strategies in tax- and cost-focused asset allocations and integrates third-party independent managers and alternative investments for qualified clients as part of a broader wealth management program.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kennedy R

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

IFC Advisors LLC

Kennedy Reardon is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill prior to joining IFC Advisors. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm combines active and passive strategies with a tax- and cost-focused approach, integrating third-party independent managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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