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31 New Members in the Los Angeles Area
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Mahmoud Abotteen
Abotteen & Co
CPA
(310) 662-3533
ma@abotteen.cpa
Accountant
Home Group: Calabasas
Bio: I lead a specialized accounting firm focused on providing comprehensive tax and accounting solutions for small to mid-size businesses. Leveraging my extensive experience from top firms and a deep understanding of the accounting landscape.
Chris Benedict
Morgan Stanley
Senior Vice President
(310) 906-6674
chris.benedict@morganstanley.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 2
Bio: Chris has provided wealth management solutions to business owners for over 25 years. He matches a boutique approach with the resources of a full-service global firm. Chris’ clients appreciate his professional expertise and accessibility.
Esther Bitar
Bitar Law Group
(818) 640-4063
esther@bitarlawgroup.com
Attorney
Home Group: Woodland Hills 2
Bio: Family Law Attorney exclusively focused on divorce and family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, parentage, child custody/visitation, child & spousal support issues, division of assets, prenups/postnups and allegations of domestic violence.
Elsa Burton
elsa.burton@53.com
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 2
Gabriel Cruz
Mortgage Mavens Inc
Broker / Owner
(818) 226-0084
gabcruz@sbcglobal.net
Banking Finance
Home Group: Ventura 3
Bio: Bi-lingual Mortgage Professional since 1989.
Justin Dibene
Foundation Risk Partners
Vice President
(323) 550-7900
justind@kmins.com
Insurance
Home Group: Calabasas
Bio: Vice President, Commercial Insurance; providing middle market companies and high net worth entities with industry leading risk management solutions.
Riley Eggers
American Discovery Capital
(310) 569-1405
riley .eggers@americandiscoverycapital.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Santa Monica 3
Bio: Riley is the Head of Business Development at American Discovery Capital and is responsible for sourcing and evaluating M&A and capital raising transactions. He also sources both platform and add-on investment opportunities for American Discovery Fund II.
Carl Ermelbauer
Financial North Partners
Managing Partner, Wealth Advisor
(818) 301-3350
cermelbauer@financial-north.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Santa Clarita Valley
Shareef Farag
BakerHostetler
(310) 748-3941
shareef.farag@gmail.com
Attorney
Home Group: Venice
Bio: I assist clients with all facets of labor and employment law with a particular emphasis on wage and hour matters.
Noah Flores
Armanino
Director, Tax
(424) 365-7701
noah.flores@armanino.com
Accountant
Home Group: Hollywood
Samuel Fogas
Theodora Oringher PC
Attorney
(310) 788-3516
sfogas@tocounsel.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 2
Bio: My practice focuses on complex business disputes and fractional general counsel services.
Scott Galer
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP
Partner
(818) 444-4513
sgaler@stubbsalderton.com
Attorney
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 2
Bio: Scott’s practice focuses on counseling private and public middle-market, emerging growth, and development stage companies in areas of corporate and securities laws, mergers and acquisitions and strategic business arrangements.
Moti Gamburd
Raya’s Paradise
(323) 851-7515
moti@rayasparadise.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Hollywood
Bio: Manage, Develop and Operate Long Term Care Facilities.
Christopher Gleaser
ACTIV Trust Management
Fiduciary
(626) 497-2081
chris@activtm.com
Other
Home Group: Pasadena 1
Joel Goings
Bank of America
Vice President, Sr Relationship Manager
(213) 200-3274
joel.goings@bofa.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Encino 2
Bio: Real Estate Finance, Credit Facilities, Banking Relationships.
Olivia Gonzalez
Empire West Property Management, Inc.
Broker
(818) 982-1220
ewolivia@empirewestrealty.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Pasadena 6
Adriana Han
DSG Insurance Services
Account Executive
(909) 345-4606
adrianahan@att.net
Insurance
Home Group: San Gabriel Valley
John Han
john.han@ppbi.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Encino 4
Stan Kats
STG IT Consulting Group
Founder
(323) 638-1870
stan@stginfotech.com
Information Technology
Home Group: Silicon Beach
Bio: Helping Small Business Owners leverage Information Technology to Fuel Growth.
Stephen Lehtonen
Kasvaa
Managing Partner
(323) 384-5710
stephen@kasvaa.co
Consultant Service
Home Group: Venice
Bio: Stephen is the Managing Partner of Kasvaa, a growth consultancy for small and medium-sized businesses.
Ravit Lonstein
Ravit Lonstein
Marketing Director
(818) 231-9251
ravitlonstein@gmail.com
Financial Service
Home Group: Santa Clarita Valley
Bio: Fully licensed in 20 states to help individuals, business owners and employees with anything that is needed financially. We take a holistic approach to their financial plan including their financial goals. Along with financial education.
Derek Masi
Network Magic Unlimited
Director
(310) 857-6119
derek@netmagicu.com
Information Technology
Home Group: South Bay 2
Sarah Marzbetuny
Premier Plus Lending
Senior Mortgage Advisor
(818) 636-5136
smarzbetuny@premierpluslending.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Encino 3
Bio: With over 20 years as a Loan Officer, I’m dedicated to guiding clients to financial success. Aligned with Premier Plus Lending, I provide tailored mortgage solutions.
Jenna Miller
Finance By Design
(480) 335-5499
jenna@financebydesign.co
Financial Service
Home Group: Hollywood
Belinda Morris
Peoplescape
Founder & CEO
belinda@peoplescapehr.com
Human Resources
Home Group: Woodland Hills 4
Bio: HR, People & Culture Leader at Peoplescape and Co-Founder at Respecting Lines.
Michael Nazarian
UBS Financial Services
Managing Director – Wealth Management
(818) 377-8884
michael.nazarian@ubs.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: LA-CORE
Bio: I work with client on: Business sale; Liquidity event; Wealth transfer; Marriage or divorce; Family dynamics; Portfolio tax issues; Inheritance; High cash position; Approaching / in retirement; Second opinion of financial plan and portfolio; Global access.
Matthew Scullin
(818) 746-6494
matthew.scullin@nuagecg.us
Home Group: Venice
Jessica Solomon
Verdict Resources
Director of Client Relations
(805) 883-8800
js@verdict.net
Consultant Service
Home Group: Los Angeles Valley 1
Bio: “Our due diligence investigations facilitate the vetting of high level candidates (Executive, C-suite, Board of Directors), for clients ranging from M&A attorneys to private equity firms to family offices.”
Charlene Sung
Glen Oaks Escrow
(626) 237-3323
csung@glenoaksescrow.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Pasadena 3
Ninette Toosbuy
Toosbuy Consulting
(213) 207-6992
info@toosbuyconsulting.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Beverly Hills 5
Bio: Expert Motivational Investigative Interviewer and Consultant. Getting uncoperatibe people to disclosure relevant information is what I do.
Jennifer Werber
Evolve HR LLC
HR Consultant & Recruiter
(323) 273-7686
jennifer@evolvehrllc.com
Human Resources
Home Group: Ventura 3
Bio: Dedicated Human Resources Consultant and Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in HR, Recruitment and Accounting across various industries. SHRM-SCP certified, and a caretaker at heart. I take pride in aiding my clients, their team, and operations!
Member News
Dr. Regina Lark Featured on Spectrum 1 News
Immigration Attorney Heather Poole Featured in SuperLawyer Magazine
Juan Ros, CFP®, Appointed to National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
Mitchell Thomas named new audit partner at accounting firm Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co
Dr. Bill Saleebey published in California Lawyers Association Journal
Member Milestones
Reach out to congratulate your fellow members on their anniversary with ProVisors!
Celebrating 30 Years
Mark Terman
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Partner
(310) 203-4051
mark.terman@faegredrinker.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 3
Bio: Advise employers and management in claim prevention, dealing with problem employees, and workforce changes. Litigate Labor, termination, discrimination, sex harassment, wage & hour, trade secret, unfair competition…
Celebrating 25 Years
Jim Felton
G&B Law, LLP
Managing Partner
(818) 382-6200
jfelton@gblawllp.com
Attorney
Home Group: Encino 1
Bio: My practice focuses on business litigation and am routinely representing both creditors and debtors in state, federal and bankruptcy court litigation. My firm specializes in bankruptcy, business planning, corporate, tax and real estate related matters.
Donald Snyder
Green Hasson Janks
Partner
(310) 873-1607
dsnyder@greenhassonjanks.com
Accountant
Home Group: Westwood
Bio: Don has over twenty-five years experience in public accounting. Don provides audit, accounting and consulting service to clients in numerous industries, including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, professional services, non profit and technology.
Celebrating 20 Years
Michael Tashman
AssuredSPC
Director
(818) 625-4862
mtashman@assuredspc.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Westside
Bio: Assured is a team of Chief Information Security Officers offering our clients both fractional and long term IT security services. Our experts support SMB clients with solutions focused on Cybersecurity, Privacy (CCPA/CPRA) and regulatory compliance.
Celebrating 15 Years
Robert Borsky
Law Offices of Robert Borsky
Attorney -Certified Family Law Specialist
(818) 780-7664
robert@borskylaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Woodland Hills 1
Bio: I am a Certified Family Law Specialist. I protect what matters most: You, your kids and your money. I have significant family law expertise in Litigation, Mediation and Collaborative Law, and have practiced 40 years, I build trust.
Melissa K. Dagodag
The Law Offices of Melissa K. Dagodag
Attorney
(310) 699-8155
melissa@melissakdagodag.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2
Bio: I practice intellectual property law, busines law, and entertainment law: including registering brand names, forming corporations, LLCs & partnerships, counseling clients; & drafting contracts. I also handle entertainment & music contracts.
Samuel Israels
Cron Israels & Stark
Attorney
(424) 372-3112
sam@cis-law.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Monica 1
Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney representing clients accused of criminal conduct in both State and Federal Courts. Former Prosecutor in Los Angeles County. Felonies, misdemeanors, white collar, theft, domestic violence, DUI, drugs etc…
Celebrating 10 Years
Charlie Balot
On Line Security
CEO
(310) 815-8855
balot@onlinesecurity.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4
Bio: OnlineSecurity provides comprehensive litigation support in the areas of computer forensics & electronic discovery.
Tony Cangas
American/California Financial Services
Partner/Sr. Loan Officer
(310) 540-1330
tony@american-california.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: South Bay 4
Bio: We provide residential real estate mortgages for 1-4 unit properties in the state of California. We also proactively manage the mortgage for clients by periodic reviews to uncover any opportunity to reduce interest expense.
Russ Ercolani
Westlake Injury Law
Personal Injury Attorney
(805) 338-6880
russ@westlakeinjury.com
Attorney
Home Group: Camarillo 1
Bio: Attorneys at Westlake Injury Law focus on getting our personal injury clients the best medical care after an accident irrespective of health insurance, promptly securing all available evidence, and obtaining maximum compensation for their damages…
Diane Faber
Diane Faber Mediation
Principal
(310) 202-7272
diane@dianefabermediation.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Monica 3
Bio: Mediator of IP, employment and business disputes.,
Garry Gekht
Law Offices of Kaplan, Trope & Gekht
Family Law Attorney
(310) 473-0798
garry@ktg.law
Attorney
Home Group: West Hollywood
Bio: Family Law litigator with a unique forensic accounting background focusing on international, LGBT and financially complex matters.
Basel Jamra
Jamra & Jamra, LLP
Attorney at Law
(310) 278-9001
basel@jamralaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4
Bio: Specializing in family law, our firm provides customized solutions to our clients based on the unique circumstances each client is facing. Equally equipped to assume the role of the aggressive litigator or the resolution-focused counselor, our platform…
Ken Newendorp
Brashears & Newendorp Insurance Agency
Partner
(805) 564-7645
ken@brashearsinsurance.com
Insurance
Home Group: Santa Barbara 3
Bio: We are a locally owned boutique insurance brokerage focused on the Property & Casualty needs of our clients. We provide a consultative approach that helps our clients understand the policies they are purchasing and the ways we’re able to help them avoid…
Loralie Ogden
CBRE
First Vice President
(310) 550-2608
loralie.ogden@cbre.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Century City 2
Bio: Loralie is a leader in the field of sales and lease transactions for the entertainment and digital industries. Loralie excels in managing complex negotiations for such powerhouse clients as Dollar Shave Club, HBO, Discovery Communications, FanDuel, OWN…
Ron Rehling
Rehling Law PC
Attorney
(310) 601-3103
rrehling@rehlinglaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 1
Bio: Rehling Law is a full service immigration law firm dedicated to providing exceptional service to corporations and individuals. We provide winning strategies for entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals, with an emphasis on film, tv, music…
Al Shifman
Family Law Offices of Alan Shifman
Attorney
(818) 883-0438
lawshifman@gmail.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westlake 5
Bio: Al Shifman is ProVisor’s only Certified Family Law Specialist with a CPA credential, giving him a distinct advantage in cases with complex financial issues. With 27 years of experience, Mr. Shifman specializes in High Net Worth divorces…
Lindsay Shinn
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
Attorney
(805) 966-1501
lshinn@mullenlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Barbara 3
Bio: I offer real estate and business transaction counsel – with a litigator’s insight – to established, and aspiring, real estate investors and business owners. With more than a decade of experience, I strive to work collaboratively with clients and…
Joslyn Stuart
The Small Business Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney
(805) 778-0206
jstuart@smallbusinesslaw.org
Attorney
Home Group: Westlake 3
Bio: I am a partner with The Small Business Law Firm – a full service law firm focused on the legal needs of today’s California small businesses. We help start-ups get established and existing companies with whatever the world throws at them.
David Westley
Independent Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Advisor
(310) 383-3452
dw4loans@gmail.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Brentwood
Bio: David Westley is a Mortgage Advisor at Commerce Home Mortgage.. He is consistently a top producer nationwide and a client favorite. With 30 years of experience in real estate and finance, David and his team specialize in jumbo, conventional, sub-prime…
Celebrating 5 Years
Shane Ahern
Lockton Insurance Brokers
Vice President, Private Risk Consultant
(818) 836-5837
sahern@lockton.com
Insurance
Home Group: Entertainment 2
Bio: Shane Ahern is a Private Risk Consultant to successful individuals and families.
Michele Cohen
Movement Mortgage
Mortgage Advisor/ Partner
(818) 424-2600
michele@cohenfinance.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Camarillo 1
Bio: Mortgage Advisor offering Residential Mortgages to Families.
Sofi Daar
FTI Consulting
Senior Director – Real Estate Solutions
(310) 405-4178
sofi.daar@fticonsulting.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4
Bio: Sofi Daar (formerly Porter-Zasada) specializes in Commercial Real Estate Appraisal, and handles real estate issues with FTI’s bankruptcies, business transformations and restructurings group.
Adam Diament
Nolan Heimann LLP
Patent/Trademark Attorney
(424) 281-0162
adiament@nolanheimann.com
Attorney
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 2
Bio: Patent attorney for entrepreneurs and established companies, focusing on filing patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property matters.
Alan Forsley
FLP Law Group LLP
Partner
(310) 284-7350
alan.forsley@flpllp.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westwood
Bio: Mr. Forsley litigates insolvency and business disputes in state and federal court, and bankruptcy court. Mr. Forsley represents individuals, businesses and trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and adversary matters.
Brian Grossman
Tesser Grossman
Attorney
(310) 207-4558
brian@tessergrossman.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Monica 2
Bio: Civil Litigator and Trial Attorney.
Trisha Gum
Film & Ink Law Group PC
Owner
(310) 689-7291
trisha.gum@filmandink.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2
Bio: Development & production for animated & live action motion picture, television and unscripted projects; rights, above and below-the-line agmts; music agmts & clearance/licensing; distribution & licensing agmts, marketing legal promotions & campaigns.
Christina Humphrey
Christina Humphrey Law, P.C.
Owner
(805) 618-2924
christina@chumphreylaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Barbara 3
Bio: Ms. Humphrey primarily focuses her practice on litigation, complex individual claims including wage theft, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, employment and consumer class actions, and catastrophic personal injury matters.
Kevin Kelly
Sotheby’s International Realty
Residential Realtor
(310) 730-3396
kevin.kelly@sothebys.realty
Real Estate
Home Group: Santa Monica 6
Bio: Residential Realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty for over 10 years, working with savvy investors to first-time homeowners, covering Hollywood to the beach, Palisades to Westchester. With a construction background, helps add a unique perspective.
Brian Kim
Weaver
Tax Director
(626) 585-0666
brian.kim@weaver.com
Accountant
Home Group: Pasadena 6
Bio: With more than 10 years of experience, Brian began his accounting career at KPMG, LLP working in the federal tax group. He later joined Moss Adams, LLP providing tax services to midsize manufacturing clients. Brian provides a full range of tax services…
Lori Kozak
Fox Rothschild LLP
Partner, Co-Chair of the Trademark Practice Group
(310) 598-4156
lkozak@foxrothschild.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westside 2
Bio: Lori S. Kozak is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Trademarks Group at Fox Rothschild, a national law firm. She provides global strategic management of trademark portfolios for multinational corporations, technology startups and entertainment companies.
Robin Masson
Masson Mediation Services
Mediator
(805) 845-6981
robin@massonmediator.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Barbara 2
Bio: Creativley and confidentially helping people resolve interpersonal conflicts outside of court with win-win solutions: family law, divorce, prenups, care of elders, estates/inheritances, disputes among business partners. Efficient, confidential.
Valerie Menker
Accounting Strategy, Inc
Co-Founder
(310) 213-4216
valerie@accountingstrategy.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Pacific Business Corridor 1
Bio: For nearly 20 years, Valerie has helped a variety of businesses and individuals, including small businesses, business consultants, IT firms, law offices and busy professionals grow and become more profitable.
Sally Rowshan
Secured Trust Escrow
President of Secured Trust Escrow
(310) 318-3300
sally@securedtrustescrow.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 4
Bio: Escrow Attorney with a speciality in holding escrows and business/asset sales.
Michele Seltzer
Seltzer Legal Group, P.C.
Managing Partner
(310) 894-6280
mseltzer@seltzer-law.com
Attorney
Home Group: Encino 3
Bio: I do business and real estate litigation (business divorces).
Manuel Ser-Manukyan
Integrity Accounting Solutions, Inc.
4th Generation Accountant
(818) 963-5928 x101
manuel@ias.company
Accountant
Home Group: Universal City
Bio: Fourth generation accountant, over 220 years family bookkeeping experience. Our professional accounting team dedicated to provide quality bookkeeping services, we are working in partnership with many CPA firms and share clients…
David Taran
Russ August & Kabat
Partner
(310) 826-7474
dtaran@raklaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Hollywood
Bio: David Taran is a Partner in Russ August & Kabat’s Real Estate practice group. David has experience advising clients in various real estate, business, general litigation, and transactional related matters, including sale and acquisition, development…
Norma J. Williams
Williams & Associates
Owner
(213) 996-8464
njwilliams@willassoc.com
Attorney
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 1
Bio: I am an attorney who has practiced in commercial real estate transactions for my entire career. I represent parties to agreements to purchase and sell, lease and finance commercial real estate (office, retail, industrial, hospitality, health care, etc.)
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