Financial Advising in Pasadena, CA

“Earl has helped manage my money for 5 years and I could not be happier. His attention to detail, thorough research and excellent communication are all great attributes but he also brings a very personal, grounded approach in the way he really gets to know you and your needs.

He was very upfront in describing his approach to investing from our first meeting so as to set proper expectations. He's not trying to chase the next big thing when he invests. He really digs into individual companies and takes a close look at their pros and cons before deciding if they offer value at a given point in time. In the coming decade, I think this will really bear even more fruit as we are likely facing a stagnant overall stock market where there will be winners, but definitely more losers and where the skill to pick individual stocks will really help Earl shine.

I've always been confident that first and foremost, Earl will protect my capital above all else. But he will also not hesitate to buy when the time and price is right.

It's also important that someone has skin in the game and Earl's own portfolio mirrors his clients to a large degree as well. In this industry, there are too many advisers and banks that lack accountability so this is much appreciated from my end and adds to the level of trust.

All in all, I've been very happy and impressed.”

“I've been working with Armando for about 7 years and he is awesome!! I have a hobby business so my taxes can be a bit complicated, but he always does an amazing job and charges a fair price. I just got a letter from the IRS asking that I pay a ridiculous amount of money because I didn't include some stock sales (my fault, not Armando's) and he helped me respond to them in a way that should reduce the amount tremendously. I am a forever customer!”

“Ricky has guided me through several situations that could’ve been catastrophic. He advised me to better diversify my assets in the market before it crashed in 2008. And following the stock market crash where many people lost so much, my portfolio was well protected. What I like most about Ricky is he’s a professional who knows what he’s doing. He’s personable, easy-going, and doesn’t mind re-explaining concepts until you fully understand. I’ve recommended Ricky to a few friends, because he’s helped me through thick and thin.”

“I WAS HONORED TO MEET THE STAFF AT THIS LOCATION. FIVE STAR RATING FOR THE HEAD MAMAGER. JOSE. HE SHINES BRIGHT. THERE SHOULD BE MORE STAFF WITH HIS PROFESSIONALISM . I MET SELIA PRIOR TO MEETING JOSE.HOWEVER, SELIA CALMED THE PROBLEM. SHE WAS PLEASANT AND KIND AS SHE EXPLAINED THE POLICY FOR CASHING CHECKS... SHE WAS INFORMATIVE AND CONFIDENT IN KNOWING THE BANKS POLICIES AND PROTOCALL. SHE TOO WAS PEOPLE FRIENDLY AND WARM . THE ATMOSPHERE WAS HEART FELT AND INVITING.
I WAS SENT TO THIS LOCATION BY GARY THE BANK MANAGER AT THE 2029 CENTURY PARK LOCATION. I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE THERE. HOWEVER, MEETING THE STAFF AT PASSADENA LOCATION MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE FOR ME. IF I EVER NEED TO VISIT CITY NATIONAL BANK, I WILL COME TO THIS BANK. THE BANK MANAGER EXAMPLES NOTHING BUT A NICE REPRESENTATION FOR CITY NATIONAL. THIS BANK SHINES.”

“This is a small office, and even though there was a line on today's busy day, they were pretty quick and very friendly. I live nearby, so it's great to have this location here.”