April 2021

The
Accelerator

ProVisors - Business Networking & Trusted Advisors - Business Accelerator

New Members30 New Members in the Los Angeles Area

Join us in welcoming our new members! Reach out via their email below to make a connection.

Levon Ayrikyan

Levon Ayrikyan

Miller Ward Aziz
CPA
(818) 385-4999
layrikyan@millerward.com
Accountant
Home Group: Glendale 1

Bio: Extensive experience in business management, taxation and consulting with the entertainment industry, creative artist, entrepreneurs and other professionals. Key insight into complex financial and tax matters and wealth management.

Queluntam Banjai

Queluntam Banjai

Voppell, Inc
CEO
(818) 294-6854
qbcpa@voppell.com
Accountant
Home Group: Santa Monica 2

Bio: Licensed CPA, Master’s In Business Taxation, CEO of Voppell, Inc.

Bryan Bergman

Bryan Bergman

Nolan Heimann, LLP
Partner
(818) 629-2474
bbergman@nolanheimann.com
Attorney
Home Group: Encino 3

Bio: Cannabis, Business Transactions, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution.

Caroline Bigelow

Caroline Bigelow

CBRE
Senior Associate
(805) 288-4712
caroline.bigelow@cbre.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Westlake 8

Bio: Over 25 years commercial real estate experience. Currently focused on office space from Calabasas to Camarillo. Renegotiating leases; assisting tenants with relocation, downsize and expansion of their office space.

Robert Craig

Robert Craig

Mortgage Capital Partners, Inc.
(310) 701-0642
rcraig@mortgcap.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Westside 3

Bio: Mortgages, Home Buying, Refinancing, Purchase.

John Duffy

John Duffy

Zen Wealth Consultant Services LLC
Investment Professional
(805) 708-4389
john@zenwcs.com
Financial Service
Home Group: Westlake 7

Bio: Financial advisor, planner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional.

Kyle Fishburn

Kyle Fishburn

Kennedy Wilson
(310) 887-6216
kfishburn@kennedywilson.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Beverly Hills 3

Bio: Commercial real estate broker that specializes in retail leasing representing both Landlords and Tenants.

Michael Freedman

Michael Freedman

Werksman Jackson
(310) 339-4503
mfreedman@werksmanjackson.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2

Bio: Michael G. Freedman is an experienced trial attorney and former federal prosecutor who represents individuals and companies against all types of criminal charges and government investigations and in high- stakes civil litigation and appeals.

John Genga

John Genga

Genga & Associates
Owner/Managing Attorney
(818) 444-4581
jgenga@gengalaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Monica 3

Bio: We do business litigation in state and federal courts and local and international ADR forums, with expertise in intellectual property and in the entertainment and tech industries.

Dawn Gomez

Dawn Gomez

Sorenson Business Consulting, Inc.
Accountant
(805) 491-4419 ext 202
dawn@sorensonbusiness.com
Accountant
Home Group: Ventura

Bio: SBC is a small boutique CPA firm that specializes in working with small to mid-size businesses and their owners. We provide QUickBooks Consulting, Growth Adivsory Services, Full Service Bookkeeping, Compliance work, and Tax Services.

Daniel Hong

Daniel Hong

City National Bank
Senior Vice President
(213) 800-2084
daniel.hong@cnb.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 1

Tim Kanter

Tim Kanter

Get Benefits Insurance Services Inc
President
(805) 273-7117
timk@getbenefitsinsurance.com
Insurance
Home Group: Westlake 5

Bio: Tim has worked in the insurance industry for over 25 years. As the owner of Get Benefits, he works hard to find answers and products that will work best for his clients. With a service an underwriting background, he knows the ins and outs of insurance.

Tae Kim

Tae Kim

CollinsKim LLP
Partner and Co-Founder
(213) 341-0238
tkim@collinskim.com
Home Group: Century City 8

Allison Krause

Allison Krause

J.P.Morgan Private Bank
(310) 860-7232
allison.t.krause@jpmorgan.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Beverly Hills 2

Bio: I work with high net worth clients to develop and implement long-term wealth planning strategies through various banking, investment, and lending vehicles. My clients range from corporate executives, to entrepreneurs, to artists/entertainers.

Brian Landau

Brian Landau

SingerLewak
(310) 481-7419
blandau@slbiggs.com
Accountant
Home Group: Entertainment 2

Alexa Magallon

Alexa Magallon

First Foundation Bank
Commercial Banker
(626) 639-5428
amagallon@ff-inc.com
Banking Finance
Home Group: Glendale 2

Bio: I am a Commercial Banker at First Foundation Bank. My primary focus is assisting business owners with lending facilities to help their company grow and improve their cash flow.

Keith Owens

Keith Owens

Fox Rothschild
(310) 589-4132
kowens@foxrothschild.com
Attorney
Home Group: Beverly Hills 1

Bio: Partner, Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Brad Pauley

Brad Pauley

KROST
Tax Director
(310) 846-5768
brad.pauley@krostcpas.com
Accountant
Home Group: Rancho Park

Bio: Director – Tax; Sports & Entertainment Industry Leader.

C. Anthony Phillips

C. Anthony Phillips

Downstream Exchange Company
President
(626) 796-1031
caphillips@downstreamexchange.com
Accountant
Home Group: Pasadena 4

Bio: President of Downstream Exchange Company, which has acted as an accommodator in tens of thousands of tax deferred exchanges.

John Rindlaub

John Rindlaub

Chief Outsiders
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
jrindlaub@chiefoutsiders.com
Marketing
Home Group: Playa Vista

Bio: Transformational Chief Marketer guiding mid-cap CEO’s to accelerate growth. Proven success in Healthcare (Centene, Express Scripts), E-comm (Barnes&Noble.com/Blockbuster OnLine), Consumer (Pepsi, J&J, Citi) and start ups.

Kevin Rivera

Kevin Rivera

Rivera Employment Law
Counsel to Employers
(323) 407-6122
kevin@riveraemploymentlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Counsel to Employers; employee handbooks; employment agreements; NDAs/proprietary rights agreements; arbitration agreements; wage and hour laws; employee discipline and termination; leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation, severance agreements.

Suren Sagadevan

Suren Sagadevan

DivergeIT
Business Development Manager
(424) 254-3115
surens@divergeit.com
Information Technology
Home Group: Playa Vista

Bio: We manage your IT, so you can manage your business. Should you migrate to the cloud? Need reliable helpdesk support? Concerned your business might be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats? Need help with a disaster recovery plan? We can help.

Michael Scherer

Michael Scherer

Plus Delta Consulting
Managing Director
(310) 292-3235
mscherer@plusdelta.net
Consultant Service
Home Group: South Bay 2

Bio: Michael Scherer, Managing Director of Plus Delta Consulting, Management Consultant and Certified Exit Planning Advisor with over 20 years experience building, fixing, growing, and preparing businesses for success.

Jerry Schnaus

Jerry Schnaus

Schnaus Law Group
(310) 982-2020
jschnaus@schnauslaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Glendale 2

Bio: Jerry is dedicated exclusively to tax planning & compliance; business succession planning; and international tax. He provides entrepreneurs and business owners results-driven legal counsel in a manner that meets the needs of the busy entrepreneur.

Marcus Spiegel

Marcus Spiegel

Allred, Maroko & Goldberg
Attorney
(323) 653-6530
mspiegel@amglaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2

Bio: Marcus Spiegel is a litigation partner with Allred, Maroko & Goldberg. He specializes in representing employees who have suffered wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation in the workplace.

Misha Uber

Misha Uber

UBER Search Partners
Founder & CEO
(310) 995-9467
misha@ubersearchpartners.com
Home Group: Santa Monica 5

Chaz Volk

Chaz Volk

Mr. Thrive Media
Producer & Founder
(805) 451-9797
chaz@mrthrive.com
Marketing
Home Group: Santa Monica 3

Bio: Podcast Producer that helps businesses that struggle to stand out using a unique marketing tool.

Adam Walker

Adam Walker

Full Circle Business Law, PC
(818) 247-2036
adam@fullcirclebl.com
Attorney
Home Group: Glendale 1

Bio: I’m a business attorney who focuses on contracts, entity formations (corporations and LLCs), shareholder and owner issues, purchases and sales of businesses, business litigation, and other related corporate matters.

Brandon Wheeler

Brandon Wheeler

Wingman Marketing
(661) 402-1249
brandon@mywingmananytime.com
Marketing
Home Group: Moorpark

Rosaline Zukerman

Rosaline Zukerman

Law Offices of Rosaline L. Zukerman APC
Family law attorney
(310) 277-5277
rzukerman@aol.com
Attorney
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 2

Bio: Having been a family law attorney for forty years, I have, “seen it all!” and am happy to deal with any family issue, whether property related or emotionally charged.

Member News

Congratulate your peers and contribute your accomplishments, awards, and press mentions to be included below and on our Member Achievements page.

Todd Carey
Mar 19, 2021

Immigration Lawyer Joe Adams Wins Immigration Appeal in Federal Court

"When is a Grammy Not a Grammy? Ask the Immigration Service." Provisors member and immigration lawyer Joe Adams recently appealed a bad immigration decision to federal court and won. https://joeadamsesq.medium.com/when-is-a-grammy-not-a-grammy-ask-the-immigration-service-1fa19d477e5e
Todd Carey
Mar 19, 2021

Eden Gillott Gives TEDx Talk "Confessions of a Crisis Manager"

Eden Gillott's second TEDx event is now available online https://bit.ly/2NtKKOE.
Todd Carey
Mar 16, 2021

Bob Grewal featured in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Bob Grewal, an M&A advisor with Seapoint Business Advisors, was recently featured in a front-page story in the current edition of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The story discusses the successful sale of his client's business. https://www.sfvbj.com/
Todd Carey
Mar 12, 2021

The Reddock Law Group Listed Among Los Angeles Business Journal's 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Awards Nominees (03-22-21)

The Reddock Law Group is honored to be included among the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Awards Nominees. The awards shine a light on companies fostering equity in their organizations and setting the bar for others to follow.
Todd Carey
Mar 12, 2021

John Grace & His Journey of Leading the Market

Adam Torres interviews John on his show "Mission Matters". https://www.westlakefinancialadvisors.com/2021/02/19/john-grace-and-his-journey-of-leading-the-investor-market/
Todd Carey
Mar 12, 2021

Head, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group of Hahn & Hahn, LLP

Pasadena Magazine rates Dean Rallis as 2021 Top Attorney in the fields of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Debtors/Creditors Law.
Todd Carey
Mar 12, 2021

Pasadena 2021 Top Lawyers List

Cynthia Flynn featured in Pasadena Magazine 2021 Top Attorneys
Todd Carey
Mar 12, 2021

Marty Stevens-Heebner to Speak at National Conference

Marty Stevens-Heebner, CEO of Clear Home Solutions, speaking at the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers 2021 Virtual Conference on March 12, 2021. Marty is on NASMM’s board and is currently the association's president-elect.
Todd Carey
Mar 09, 2021

Head, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group of Hahn Hahn, LLP

Todd Carey
Mar 09, 2021

Dr. Dana Chidekel, Neuropsychology Expert, now licensed in Connecticut

Dr. Dana Chidekel, licensed in CA since 1995, is now licensed in CA, OK, and CT, and she is license-pending in NV. Dr. Chidekel is board-certified in adult neuropsychology, and she is one of 26 board-certified pediatric neuropsychologists in CA. She is retained by Plaintiff and Defense attorneys in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, disability, special education, and probate matters (including post-death determination of capacity and undue influence).
Todd Carey
Mar 03, 2021

Angela Reddock-Wright on Good Morning America (03/01/21)

On March 1, 2021, Angela Reddock-Wright joined the team at ABC's Good Morning America - GMA - to discuss the Sacramento, California plastic surgeon doctor who operated on his patient while participating in a ZOOM traffic court trial which livestreamed to the public. Reddock-Wright discussed the potential licensing and legal issues raised by the doctor's conduct. Watch the segment here: https://tinyurl.com/wjp37a2u
Todd Carey
Mar 02, 2021

John Grace interview on Mission Matters

Tune in https://www.westlakefinancialadvisors.com/2021/02/19/john-grace-and-his-journey-of-leading-the-investor-market/ as John explains how much understanding our finances and their mindful utilization are essential skills in 2021.
Todd Carey
Mar 01, 2021

Angela Reddock-Wright Quoted in SynchronyBank.com Article (02/17/21)

Angela Reddock-Wright was quoted in the Synchrony article, "10 Ways Black Women Can Fight the Persistent Pay Gap." Link to article: https://www.synchronybank.com/blog/millie/black-women-fight-pay-gap/?UISCode=0000000

Member Milestones

Reach out to congratulate your fellow members on their anniversary with ProVisors!

Celebrating 15 Years

Marilyn Rico

Marilyn Rico

Marilyn Rico, CPA
Owner
(818) 501-3580
marilyn@mricocpa.com
Accountant
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 2

Bio: Marilyn Rico, CPA, CFP(R) specializes in working with closely held businesses and individuals in the area of tax, accounting, business advisory, and business and personal financial planning

Max Sprecher

Max Sprecher

Law Offices of Max J. Sprecher
Owner
(818) 996-2255
max@sprecherlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 1

Bio: Max is an experienced litigator with more than 25 years of experience resolving, litigating and arbitrating complex business disputes, and in particular, disputes arising in the entertainment industry. Max provides guidance and advocacy to clients…

Celebrating 10 Years

Steven Carmandalian

Steven Carmandalian

Carmandalian Financial Group
Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager
(805) 366-3484
steve@cfgclients.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Westlake 1

Bio: Steve provides private wealth management services and investment management solutions to affluent families, executives and business owners.

Greg Heller

Greg Heller

HCR Wealth Advisors
Wealth Manager
(310) 473-5445
gheller@hcrwealth.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: West Hollywood

Bio: Our mission at Heller Capital Resources is to establish lifelong relationships with our clients through education, trust, and communication. My team and I provide personalized financial advice and services to help each individual reach their lifetime goals.

Galen Griepp

Galen Griepp

Griepp & McRee, Attorneys at Law
Senior Partner
(626) 584-8900
estateplanners@aol.com
Attorney
Home Group: Pasadena 1

Bio: Galen Griepp is a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, offering planning and administration services to both the “millionaire next door,” and the successful business owner seeking to reduce or eliminate estate.

Gary Guenther

Gary Guenther

B & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc.
Broker
(818) 223-8383
garyg@bbpremierins.com
Insurance
Home Group: Woodland Hills 2

Bio: B&B Premier Insurance Solutions is an Independent Insurance Agency that offers all lines of Commercial/Personal lines of insurance. Our emphasis is to provide our customers with the best protection at the most competitive price.

Anne Johnston

Anne Johnston

Created Wealth Advisory
Managing Director, Wealth Advisor
(310) 424-4011
aj@createdwealth.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Santa Monica 5

Bio: Created is a boutique wealth advisory. Fiduciary & fee-only. We guide clients who have received a larger sum of money than they’ve managed in the past–through loss of a parent, spouse, gift, sale of a company or project, etc – to organize, plan & invest.

John Marshall

John Marshall

Lewitt Hackman
Attorney / Shareholder
(818) 990-2120
jmarshall@lewitthackman.com
Attorney
Home Group: Woodland Hills 1

Bio: John is an experienced transaction and litigation attorney, specializing in complex business and real estate deals, relations among owners, formation of entities, sales and mergers, leasing, financing, hotels, restaurants, doctors and hospitals.

Stan Morris

Stan Morris

Stan Morris Associates
CFO/MBA
(310) 977-2257
stanmorrisassociates@gmail.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Emeritus Members, Non-Profit Affinity Group

Bio: Providing hands-on CFO, financial management and consultation services on an interim, part-time or project basis to a wide range of clients. Financial modeling for budgeting, planning, projections for private companies and non-profit organizations.

James Simonds

James Simonds

Arroyo Insurance Services
Principal
(626) 243-9611
jims@arroyoins.com
Insurance
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 1

Bio: James W. Simonds, CRIS,CHRS has served as the President and Chief Executive Oficer of Arroyo Insurance Services since Co-founding the firm in 1986. He holds the International Risk Management Institute’s Construction Risk and Insurance Speciallist.

Tom Turpin

Tom Turpin

Riverbrook Capital LLC
Managing Partner
(310) 826-9606
tturpin@riverbrookcap.com
Financial Service
Home Group: Mergers $ Acquisitions 2

Bio: Provide full range of investment banking services throughout the Western USA to private companies, including sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, private placements and fairness opinion services.

Celebrating 5 Years

Sean Andrade

Sean Andrade

Andrade Gonzalez LLP
Attorney
(213) 986-3951
sandrade@andradefirm.com
Attorney
Home Group: Pasadena 6

Bio: An experienced, creative, and aggressive litigator, Sean has achieved many victories for his clients in business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic personal injuries, employment and wage & hour issues.

Christina Cheung

Christina Cheung

Allred Maroko & Goldberg
Partner
(323) 556-3449
ccheung@amglaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Mid City

Bio: Employee-rights champion- I fight against employers on behalf of employees who experience harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace.

Joanne Crowley

Joanne Crowley

Equitable Advisors
Retirement Planning Specialist, MBA, RICP®
(818) 587-4271
joanne.crowley@equitable.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Westlake 1

Bio: I am a Retirement Income Certified Professional®. I specialize in identifying and simplifying complex and often irrevocable retirement decisions made during the critical “decumulation” phase. I provide advice for maximizing Social Security benefits.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Lubka & White LLP
Attorney
(626) 301-0700
epstein@lubkawhite.com
Attorney
Home Group: Pasadena 3

Bio: Mr. Epstein has extensive experience with more than 25 years of practice representing companies in the areas of employment law and business law. Mr. Epstein has advised and represented small size to very large international businesses.

Martin Gamez

Martin Gamez

CommuniTax
Partner
martin.gamez@communitax.com
Accountant
Home Group: Glendale 2

Bio: As a State and Local Tax (“SALT”) professional, I assist clients manage state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that are consistent with the business’s overall objectives.

David Hilton

David Hilton

Kaye Capital Management
Principal, Vice President
(310) 207-5293
dhilton@kayecapital.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Mid City

Bio: David’s work focuses around working with for-profit and non-profit business to create retirement plans to fit their needs.

William Holden

William Holden

Risk Strategies Company
National Resource, Management Liability Insurance;
(650) 227-7240
bholden@risk-strategies.com
Insurance
Home Group: Calabasas

Bio: Insurance and risk management consulting, insurance brokerage services (P&C and Employee Benefits/Life) for businesses and individuals. Create solutions for clients that manage risks and drive profitability.

Greg Koffman

Greg Koffman

Rosenberg & Koffman
Partner
(310) 553-1400
greg@randklaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 6

Bio: With more than 35 years of legal experience, I represent Buyers, Sellers, Landlords, Tenants, Owners, Neighbors, Contractors and others involved in Real Estate related matters. Our representation includes all facets of real estate acquisition.

Maggie Mouradian

Maggie Mouradian

Weinstock Manion, A Law Corporation
Shareholder
(310) 553-8844
mmouradian@weinstocklaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westside

Bio: As an estate planning attorney, I focus on estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and the post-death administration of trusts. I also teach an Estate Planning course at UCLA Extension.

Lee Sailor

Lee Sailor

Sailor Business Advisory Services
CEO/President
(626) 676-9890
lee@sailoradvisory.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Pasadena 5

Bio: I meet the ongoing needs among CEO’s and boards of directors of early stage and middle-market companies for proven, high level expertise on an as-needed basis. I collaborate with client management teams in identifying and implementing solutions around.

Brier Setlur

Brier Setlur

Light Gabler
Attorney
(805) 248-7427
bsetlur@lightgablerlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Simi Valley 2

Bio: I am an attorney focused on employment litigation on behalf of the employer.

Mitra Torabi

Mitra Torabi

Law Offices of Mitra Torabi
Attorney
(310) 246-2322
mt@torabigroup.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westside 3

Bio: The boutique law offices of Mitra Torabi provides experienced and effective representation in all aspects of family law, including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), property characterization and valuation.

Shirley Wiliani

Shirley Wiliani

a la carte solutions
President
(310) 658-4543
shirley@alacarte-solutions.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Playa Vista

Bio: Shirley is Founder and President of a la carte solutions, an outsourced accounting services firm specializing in service-based industries through the US.

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