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Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2023
Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" 2018
Published on July 25, 2018. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2018.
Forbes "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors 2022
Published on August 3, 2022. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.
Forbes "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors 2019
Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.
Jonathan believes that personalized service is essential when matching clients with the right wealth plan. He is sensitive to the risk parameters, personal timelines, lifestyle needs and long term goals of each and every client. Jonathan recognizes the importance of capital preservation and down-side risk reduction for the effective stewardship and transfer of wealth.
Jonathan is a qualified Portfolio Manager who, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, can help clients pursue their objectives by building and managing his own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. When servicing clients through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program, a Portfolio Manager may manage his strategies on a discretionary basis.
Jonathan was named to the 2022 and 2019 Forbes Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors List (Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year). The Best-in-State Next-Generation Advisors list represents the top 250 next-gen advisors in each state. Each advisor on the list is selected by Shook Research based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, including: in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced and assets under management.
Jonathan was also recognized on the 2018 Forbes Top Next-Generation Advisors List (Published on July 25, 2018. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2018). The 2018 Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list includes 1,000 young, talented advisors who represent the future of the wealth management industry. Each advisor was nominated by their respective firm, then vetted and ranked by SHOOK Research.
Jonathan holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CPWA® designation. The CPWA® is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Jonathan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC® designation. He focuses on the pre and post-retirement needs of clients.
Jonathan has been in the financial services industry since 2003. He earned his B.A. in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. He is a Senior Vice President and designated Wealth Management Advisor. Jonathan and his wife reside in Newport Beach with their twin girls.
If you are interested in scheduling a financial review with Jonathan, please contact him at (949) 456-8114.
California State University, Fullerton
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