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Tamar Securities, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,421,430,522

Clients

4,198

5% high-net-worth

Advisors

17

of 22 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

247

Very High

Average account size

$338,597

About

Tamar Securities, LLC (doing business as 911 Financial Services and Firefighters United Financial Services) provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates and corporations. The firm reports approximately $1.52 billion in discretionary assets under management and serves about 4,198 clients through a multi‑advisor team of 17.

The firm manages client assets through a suite of proprietary model programs (MVS, GMVS, TAF, TAM, TAV, FIP and hybrids) that blend top‑down global value and sector analysis with qualitative and quantitative screening, and that span individual equities, ETFs/index funds, fixed income and alternative strategies (including private equity and a long/short technology hedge fund). Portfolios are generally managed on a discretionary basis with periodic rebalancing and begin with a client‑specific review of goals, risk tolerance, liquidity, tax and legal considerations.

Noteworthy for a firm of this size is its unusually high client load per advisor — roughly 200+ clients per advisor (about 247 on average), supported in part by diluted, lower‑threshold versions of its programs to accommodate legacy households. The firm’s advisors also maintain broker‑dealer and insurance registrations and provide commissionable insurance and brokerage services alongside advisory services; those affiliations and the firm’s access to prime brokerage and alternative investments are disclosed and addressed through its compliance policies.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.25% Over $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.75% Over $1,000,000+: 1.25%

Commissions

Supervised persons may accept commissions for securities sales through PKS, a registered broker-dealer.

Project-based
Other

Account minimum: $100,000

Main office location

Tamar Securities, LLC

22466 Ventura Boulevard

Woodland Hills CA 91364, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Montana · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Oregon · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Gorge S

Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Gorge Salcedo is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Tamar Securities, he worked in the plumbing industry for several years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a private fitness gym in Chatsworth, California. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Javier O

Series 63, Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Javier Orozco is a financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Morgan Stanley, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade, among others. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector and quantitative analysis alongside bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mark B

Series 63, Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Mark Benavides is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Tamar Securities advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew S

Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Andrew Scott is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, and Capstone Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a tasker with Taskrabbit. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Amit S

Series 63, Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Amit Stavinsky is a financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pursche Kaplan Sterling and Tamar Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brighton Advisory Group, where he reviews estate assets, wills, trusts, and insurance needs. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector and “Super Cycle” analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative screening, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eric L

CFP®, Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Eric Lecours is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Tamar Securities, LLC and has prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Silversage Advisors, Geneos Wealth Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Lecours also operates under the DBA Firefighter's United, providing financial planning and wealth management services. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm combines top-down sector and “Super Cycle” analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative screening, offering discretionary portfolio management, standalone planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David S

Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

David Sirin is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and operated Siren Laboratories, LLC. Tamar Securities advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm combines top-down sector and “Super Cycle” analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative screening, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Dominick S

Series 63, Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Dominick Savo is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Tamar Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ownership of a restaurant group operating ten locations in Southern California. Tamar Securities advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection across discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel I

Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Daniel Itzhaki is a financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Tamar Securities since 2020 and previously worked at Moorpark College and LI Investments, LLC. He also has experience in education, having worked at California State University, Northridge and Yeshiva University High School. Tamar Securities, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $1.52 billion in discretionary assets and serves about 4,198 clients through a multi-advisor team of 17, utilizing proprietary model programs that combine global value and sector analysis with qualitative and quantitative screening.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Richard M

Series 63, Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Richard Mason is a financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pursche Kaplan Sterling, Pfs Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Mason is also involved in fixed insurance as a life agent through Cavalier and Associates. Tamar Securities, LLC advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting, and operates multiple proprietary model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Franklin P

Series 63

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Franklin Parks is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Tamar Securities since 2010. Tamar Securities advises individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection across discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan E

Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Jonathan Ezra is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience and previously held positions at California State University, Northridge, Santa Monica College, Tulane University, and de Toledo High School. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector and “Super Cycle” analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative screening, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Paul R

Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Paul Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Tamar Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with Tamar Securities since 2025. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm combines top-down sector and “Super Cycle” analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative screening, offering discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Philip M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

Philip Moston is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Zephyr Investment Management, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector and quantitative analysis alongside bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John T

Series 66

Woodland Hills, CA

Tamar Securities, LLC

John Townsend is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at DA Davidson, GWN Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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