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New Members
26 New Members in the Los Angeles Area
Join us in welcoming our newest members! Reach out via their email below to make a connection.
Debbie Babb
Debbie Babb Law
Founder/Attorney
(310) 569-3402
debbie@dbabblaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: West Los Angeles 2
Kermith Boffill
Grobstein Teeple, LLP
Partner
(818) 532-1020
kboffill@gtllp.com
Accountant
Home Group: Westlake 5
Bio: I have successfully guided clients through a myriad of tax problems. My expertise spans the spectrum, from addressing straightforward tax concerns to devising strategies for intricate financial scenarios.
Lauren Zaslansky Conner
COOs 2GO
Fractional Chief Operating Officer/Partner
lauren@2goadvisorygroup.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Hollywood
Bio: Fractional Chief Operating Officer/Partner at 2GO Advisory Group. Lead Consumer Products Practice. Partner w/ execs and founders to develop strategies and action plans that optimize businesses. MBA- Columbia, BA-Penn, xDisney, Cofounder, COO of startup.
Ben Davidson
Davidson Law Group, ALC
Founder
(310) 473-2300
ben@dlgla.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 6
Bio: Ben Davidson specializes in litigation and trials involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement disputes. He has successfully represented Fortune 500 corporations and startup companies in cases involving a wide variety of patented technologies.
Gina D’Onofrio
Heritage Auctions
(310) 273-8471
ginad@ha.com
Home Group: Beverly Hills 3
Joe Engle
Law Office of Joe Engle
(805) 297-8121
joe@englelegal.net
Home Group: Westlake 3
Brandon Feder
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Advisor
(818) 540-5472
brandon.feder@nm.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Westlake 8
Bio: Combining Insurance, Investments, and Planning holistically is the easier, softer way.
William Germani
Germani Insurance Services
Principal
(310) 733-2390
william@germaniinsurance.net
Insurance
Home Group: Mid City
Bio: Germani Insurance is recognized as one of California’s most progressive independent insurance brokers, boasting a collective experience of over 40 years in commercial Property & Casualty Insurance, and Employee Benefits.
Charbel Ghaby
West Pac Wealth
Wealth Management Advisor
(818) 395-8920
charbel.ghaby@westpacwealth.com
Insurance
Home Group: Pasadena 6
Bio: Helping individuals and business owners with their risk management strategies. For business owners, funding the buy/sell agreements or developing a key employee retention strategy is key to preserving the value of the business.
Greg Glater
CohnReznick
(323) 356-3121
greg.glater@cohnreznick.com
Accountant
Home Group: Encino 1
Bio: As an audit partner at Cohn Reznick, I have over 15 years of experience providing audit and review services to hospitality, real estate and tech clients. I work with both private and public clients, including those that are aspiring to go through IPO.
Debi Kroman
Old Republic Title
Vice President
(213) 200-1822
dkroman@ortc.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Pasadena 4
Bio: V.P. Commercial Services/ Major Accounts. Providing title and escrow services across the country. My 35+ year career has allowed me to become a trusted advisor to the clients I serve.
Morgan Lynch
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson
(805) 659-6800
mlynch@fcoplaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Woodland Hills 3
Cody Makela
Arlington Financial Advisors
Partner
(805) 699-7300
cody.makela@arlingtonfa.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Ventura 2
Bio: I am dedicated to working with clients to plan, analyze and implement solutions in their financial lives.I have over a decade of experience in the financial industry and hold a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation.
Luiza Manuelian
Landegger Verano & Davis
Attorney
(818) 986-7561
luiza@landeggeresq.com
Attorney
Home Group: Burbank
Bio: I represent employers in labor and employment disputes, including counseling employers on how to comply with state and federal laws.
Sam Maxwell
Knauf Maxwell Insurance Services
Vice President
(661) 877-1706
samm@kmins.com
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4
Damir Mesinovic
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
Managing Director – Wealth Partner
(310) 201-7711
damir.mesinovic@jpmorgan.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: South Bay Classic
Bio: Damir Mesinovic is a Wealth Partner and Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. He and his team specialize in: financial planning, investment management, lending, banking, insurance and pre- transaction planning for business owners.
Levon Nazaretyan
BDO
Assurance Director
(408) 455-4082
lnazaretyan@bdo.com
Accountant
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 2
Bio: Audit professional with more than 15 years of experience.
Meital Nazarian
Nurse Mei Health Advocacy & Nursing
Health Advocate
(424) 332-9311
mei@nursemei.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: West Los Angeles 2
Bio: Registered Nurse, healthcare expert helping individuals navigate the complex medical system and achieve the quality of health that they desire and deserve.
Michael Nazarian
UBS Financial Services
Managing Director – Wealth Management
(818) 377-8884
michael.nazarian@ubs.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 1
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.
Isaiah Pickens
iOpening Enterprises
(202) 256-0679
pickens@iopeningenterprises.com
Human Resources
Home Group: Rancho Park
Tirue Rafayelyan
Rockwell Capital Group
Senior Business Consultant
tirue@rockwellcapitalgroup.com
Accountant
Home Group: Burbank
Bio: Rockwell Capital Group Doesn’t Look to Set the Bar in Accounting Services, But to Be the Bar.
David Raft
Global Immigration Partners
Sr. Managing Attorney
dbr@gip-us.com
Home Group: Ventura 2
Michael Raichelson
Costell & Adelson Law Corporation
(818) 426-5267
mraichelson@costell-law.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westlake 5
Bio: An effective and efficient bankruptcy and complex litigation attorney.
Douglas Snider
Office to Cloud Inc.
(818) 932-9659
doug@o2cinc.com
Other
Home Group: Calabasas
Julie Arias Young
Julie Arias Young Mediation
(310) 612-1442
julie@julieariasyoung.com
Attorney
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 3
Bio: Julie Arias Young is a full-time mediator specializing in the resolution of employment law, Title IX, and student and faculty matters – subject areas in which she practiced exclusively for 29 years.
Monica Yun
Keystone Law Group, P.C.
Partner
(310) 444-9060
monica@keystone-law.com
Attorney
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 3
Bio: I am a Partner at Keystone Law Group, P.C., providing probate services regarding trust and will disputes, fiduciary misconduct, property disputes, elder financial abuse, trust and estate administration, and conservatorships.
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Member Milestones
Reach out to congratulate your fellow members on their anniversary with ProVisors!
Celebrating 25 Years
Dennis Brager
Brager Tax Law Group APC
Former IRS Trial Attorney
(310) 208-6200
dbrager@bragertaxlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 5
Bio: Ex-IRS Senior Trial Attorney, State Bar Certified Tax Specialist, Tax Litigator. Resolving tax problems with IRS, FTB, EDD and CDTFA – administratively and in court. Criminal Tax, FBARs, Tax Audits, Cannabis Tax, Tax Liens & Levies. Voluntary Disclosures.
Dan Maccabee
Law Offices of Dan S. Maccabee
President
(310) 553-2119
dmaccabee@att.net
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 1
Bio: Certified Tax Specialist, emphasizing in tax controversy matters. Our firm specializes in complex tax planning matters and transactions for closely held companies, individuals and entrepreneurs.
Celebrating 20 Years
Stephen Benardo
The Law Offices of Stephen M. Benardo
Attorney at Law
(818) 788-2300
steve@benardolaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: West Los Angeles
Bio: I am a Panel Mediator and Arbitrator for ARC Alternative Resolution Centers and for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). I am an employment law expert who has represented both employers and employees, so I know what both rooms are thinking.
Jim Twerdahl
James S. Twerdahl & Associates, Inc.
Managing Director
(323) 931-8538
jim@twerdahl.net
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Mid City
Bio: MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT – CHANGE AGENT. Former corporate CEO. Strategic planning; market planning; organizational development. Outsourced CMO. M&A advisor. Interim CEO. Director, Advisor, Coach, Mentor. Sourcing and QC in China.
Celebrating 15 Years
Eric Bennett
Law Offices of Eric D. Bennett
Attorney at Law
(310) 442-4650
ericdbennett@gmail.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 4
Bio: Attorney, sole practitioner, specializing in business litigation and transactions.
Jason Ciment
Get Visible – Digital Marketing Agency (Since 2005)
Be #1 online on Google, Facebook, and Instagram.
(310) 437-8185
jason@getvisible.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Santa Monica 4
Bio: I run a seasoned 15-person digital marketing agency. We both create WordPress & eCommerce websites and promote your brand presence w/ top search engine rankings, profitable online advertising campaigns, and fan-driven social media exposure and engagement.
David S. Kestenbaum
Kestenbaum Law Group APC
Owner
(818) 521-8585
david@kestenbaumlawgroup.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westlake 3
Bio: David S. Kestenbaum is a former Senior Los Angeles Prosecutor who defends all criminal matters in state and federal courts nationwide.
Sharon Rich
think business growth, inc.
Owner | CEO
(310) 717-3709
sharon@thinkbusinessgrowth.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Westside
Bio: We turn a business’ siloed functional managers into a high performing leadership team who can manage change, solve big picture problems and drive business growth — freeing up the CEO to focus on strategy, relationships and other higher value activities.
Lee Segal
Segal Commercial Prop Inc.
President
(310) 748-5777
lee@segalcommercial.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Century City 7
Bio: A 40+ year background in commercial/industrial real estate. Consulting professionals on sales,leasing, commercial property management, brokerage and expert witness real estate litigation.
Chuck Tapert
StoneTapert
Principal
(626) 844-3300
chuck@stonetapert.com
Insurance
Home Group: Pasadena 1
Bio: Health Insurance, Medicare, Covered California, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration Systems, Group Insurance, Insurance Brokers, Life Insurance…
Celebrating 10 Years
Linda Artiano
Artiano & Associates
Principal
(310) 543-1240
lartiano@artianolaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 4
Bio: Ms. Artiano is “The Lawyer for the Employer” who assists employers with employee discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, Harassment Training, Handbooks and employment litigation. Clients usually have 1-200 employees. Full business firm.
Doug Bordner
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold
Attorney, Managing Partner
(818) 324-2932
dbordner@mwgjlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Moorpark
Bio: My practice is focused in the areas of real estate, business and corporate transactions.
Michael Boshnaick
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Partner
(310) 820-3322
mboshnaick@fragomen.com
Attorney
Home Group: West Hollywood
Bio: I’m a Partner with Fragomen, the world’s largest immigration firm. We represent individuals as well as small, medium and large companies in all industries. We provide legal services to assist our clients in work visa, green card, and compliance matters.
David Coe
COE Real Estate Group
Founder
(310) 466-0021
david@coeregroup.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Pacific Business Corridor 1
Bio: David is a Realtor/Investor/Developer, representing both homeowners and investors, with COE Real Estate. COE Real Estate is based in El Segundo and specializes in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. He also runs FIBI, LA’s largest RE investment club.
Laura Lynn Davidson
Jacoby & Meyers
Partner
(310) 437-1036
ldavidson@jacobyandmeyers.com
Attorney
Home Group: Conejo
Bio: My personal injury practice is dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered an injury, whether it be physical, emotional, property, or financial. Our attorneys have the skills necessary to handle and negotiate all types of personal injury…
Melissa Estrada
Fidela Wealth
Wealth Advisor
(818) 743-7068
melissa@fidelawealth.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 2
Bio: Melissa is a fee-based Certified Financial Planner. She works with families and individuals to create and implement a comprehensive financial plan. She spends time to understand each situation, identify financial goals, and build a customized portfolio.
Chase Fiscus
Fiscus Commercial Insurance Services, Inc
Insurance Nerd
(805) 523-8600
chase@fcisonline.com
Insurance
Home Group: Camarillo 1
Bio: Providing insurance and risk management solutions for businesses of all sizes. From startups to publicly traded companies, no risk is too complex.
David Halm
QPWB
Partner
(310) 720-0889
david.halm@qpwblaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Encino 4
Bio: Civil litigation and trial lawyer focusing on real estate, business, products liability and personal injury matters. I have participated in more than 25 trials and arbitrations.
Marc Honorof
TOKYOPOP Advisor/board member, The HONOR Project, EDAR.org
Entrepreneur, Digital Media & Project Management Consultant
(805) 796-3122
marchonorof@gmail.com
Other
Home Group: Los Angeles Valley 1
Bio: Digital Media and early stage strategy consulting.
Kit MacNee
Envision Legacy Group, Morgan Stanley
Financial Advisor
(310) 205-4946
mary.mac.nee@morganstanley.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Beverly Hills 3
Bio: www.morganstanleyfa.com/mary.mac.nee
John Perry
Perry & Alznauer, P.C.
President/Owner
(818) 849-5905
john@perryalznauer.com
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 2
Bio: We provide full-service business immigration solutions with a focus on foreign investors, US employers who utilize foreign personnel, and highly-accomplished foreign nationals in the fields of business, science, and arts and entertainment seeking to work.
John Waskewics
Lead-In Technologies, Inc.
President
(805) 526-1024 x201
john@leadintech.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Conejo
Bio: We provide IT management and consulting, FTC and PCI compliance, Cisco infrastructure specialists.
Celebrating 5 Years
Niloo Bahadori
Manufacturers Bank
Vice President, Area Manager
(310) 786-8009
nbahadori@manubank.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Beverly Hills 1
Bio: Member of Bank’s Fiduciary Banking Group assisting Trust & Estate Attorneys, Elder Law Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys and California Licensed Professional Fiduciaries with setup of client bank accounts…
Mercedes Blunt
Law Offices of Mercedes E. Blunt
Attorney
(805) 497-4440
mercedes@mebfamilylaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Camarillo 1
Bio: Law Offices of Mercedes E. Blunt assists clients through divorce, custody, child and spousal support, and property division. Located in Westlake Village, we service Los Angeles and Ventura.
Matt Brooks
Greyhawk Premier Insurance Solutions
Insurance Advisor
(818) 697-6558
mbrooks@greyhawkinsurance.com
Insurance
Home Group: Camarillo 1
Bio: Experienced independent insurance agent focused on providing tailored commercial insurance solutions for businesses and property owners. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and minimizing risk.
Ilona Brunner
Brunner Accounting Group
Owner
(818) 635-4482
ilona@brunneraccounting.com
Accountant
Home Group: Pasadena 5
Bio: I’m a Big 4 accounting firm trained CPA who started my own practice because I’m passionate about helping small/medium sized businesses and individuals accomplish their goals by minimizing tax and thinking strategically about their growth.
Robert Chickey
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Business Acquisition Manager
(310) 469-1162
robertchickey@wellsfargo.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: South Bay 3
Bio: My team of bankers are focused on driving new businesses to Wells Fargo w/ revenues of $1m-$10m, helping with commercial real estate loans, SBA financing, cash management and have an affinity with special programs with any private practice medical office.
Stephen Demopoulos
Highview Law, P.C.
Attorney, Founder
stephen@highviewlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: West Los Angeles
Bio: Attorney specializing in estate planning, probate and trust administration. My work includes preparing wills and trusts that help clients avoid probate, and advising trustees and beneficiaries in post-death administration.
Andrew H. Friedman
Helmer Friedman LLP
Founding Partner
(310) 396-7714
afriedman@helmerfriedman.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 7
Bio: Andrew H. Friedman represents employees in all aspects of employment law including not only individual and class discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour cases but he also negotiates employment and severance agreements.
Adam Glazer
Comparion Insurance Agency – The Adam Glazer Team
Executive Agent
(310) 683-6852
adam.glazer@comparioninsurance.com
Insurance
Home Group: Rancho Park
Bio: Licensed in CA, NY, NV, AZ, ID, CO, HI, & TX, I help my clients live safer, more secure lives by helping them protect what matters most to them. I specialize in Auto, Home, Renters, Condo, Earthquake, Personal Umbrella, and Life Insurance.
Justin Grider
Rhino Employee Benefits
Vice President
(818) 224-6675 Ext 202
jgrider@rhinoeb.com
Insurance
Home Group: Westlake 4
Bio: We at Rhino Employee Benefits specialize in the design, implementation, management and compliance of individual, family and employee insurance programs. As an independent insurance brokerage, we represent the client and not a particular insurance company.
Eric Hatfield
Hatfield Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
Registered Investment Advisor
(818) 981-5050
eric@hifsi.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Glendale 2
Bio: Eric was inspired to leave the architectural profession to pursue a career in insurance and financial services in 2002 after a personal experience as a victim in a car accident. Being disabled for a year with seven fractured vertebrae and losing his…
Harold Laufer
Law Offices of Harold A. Laufer & Associates
(949) 355-5649
hal@hlaufer.com
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 1
Bio: I’m a deal guy. I represent the owners and managers of established businesses and entrepreneurial emerging companies. I focus on M&A, corporate formations, structuring, financings, contracts and Shareholder and Operating Agreements.
Amy Levy
Amy Levy Public Relations, Inc.
President
(310) 444-5250
amy@amylevypr.com
Marketing
Home Group: Westside 3
Bio: Our Public Relations, PR, Crisis Management, Food Marketing, Product Recalls, Cannabis Marketing, New Business Launches, Crisis PR, Marketing Strategy, Media Training.
Julia Schneider
Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
Managing Attorney & Partner-Los Angeles Office
(310) 697-8369
julia@wf-lawyers.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 4
Bio: I am a Certified Family Law Specialist with experience in low, medium, and high conflict cases involving divorce, custody, property division, support, paternity, modifications and enforcement. I am settlement focused but am also an experienced litigator.
Dale Smith
Alliant Technology Group
(626) 461-1300
dale.smith@allianttechnology.com
Information Technology
Home Group: Pasadena 3
Bio: I lead an IT Managed Service & Security provider. As a MSSP we provide IT services to our business customers. Our customers generally do not have full-time internal IT staff and depend on us to keep their technology operating correctly.
Erica Stambler
The Stambler Law Office
Attorney at Law
(424) 258-4388
erica@stamblerlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 3
Bio: With a background in business litigation, Erica advises start-ups and scale-ups with the formation of their business entities, the registration and licensing of their trademarks and copyrights, and the drafting of their business-related contracts.
Will Tiao
Tiao Properties
Multifamily Investment Advisor
(323) 363-1096
will@tiaoproperties.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Glendale 2
Bio: Will Tiao is the director of the commercial division of the Collective Realty and the owner/broker of Tiao Properties, a property management and investment company. He specializes in multifamily investment properties for sale and management.
Jeff Woo
R&D Incentives Group
Director
(310) 465-6672
jwoo@rdincentivesgroup.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Silicon Beach 2
Bio: Our firm specializes in the R&D tax credits and we work alongside businesses and their CPAs to ensure they are optimizing lucrative state and federal R&D tax credits. The concept is simple but the work is complex and that’s where our firm helps clients.
Stephen Wood
Wood Law, Wills & Trusts A.P.C.
(805) 716-5366
stephen@woodtrustlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westlake 4
Bio: Stephen is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law – a certification earned by less than .6% of attorneys. His practice focus solely on trusts, wills, estate planning and after death administration.
Ramy Zada
Zada Mortgage powered by nationwide loans
Senior Loan Consultant
(818) 346-9300
ramy@zadamortgage.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Woodland Hills 2
Bio: Mortgages for purchases/refinances on Homes, Rental and Commercial Properties. Approved with a multitude of Banks and Lenders, offering Low/Alternative documentation of income and able to shop for best terms and rates available in the market place.
Don Zarraonandia
American Alliance Insurance Brokers
Vice President of Employee Benefits
(805) 791-2018
dz@aaib.us
Insurance
Home Group: Westlake 7
Bio: Group Benefits and Health Consultant specializing in small business 1 – 250 employees. Providing paperless solutions through EASE and Rippling. Our custom solutions include: HSA, FSA, HRA, MERP, Level-funded, Self-funded and Voluntary Benefits.
Events
Save-the-date for our Spring PV@Night(s)!  LAC:  Tuesday, March 5th at Castaway Burbank.  LAW:  Wednesday, March 6th at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset.  LAV:  Thursday, April 25th at Zin Bistro Americana.  Registration and details are on the Hub.
Accelerate Your Membership (AYM) on Monday, April 8, 2024 (8:30a P / 10:30a C / 11:30a E) This is an accelerated 60-minute session in which key strategies are introduced to assist the more established members. It consists of best practices that a member can use to further improve their experience within the ProVisors community. Selected senior members will be asked to speak on various topics in which they excel in-sharing their success stories and ‘how to’ tactics. Register Now!
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New Member Orientations
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – 8:30a PT | 10:30a CT | 11:30a ET
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