What will your Legacy be?

For over thirty years our team has worked with successful families just like yours – business owners, professionals, executives, athletes and entertainers—each of whom measure success differently and by more than just account balances.

Over the years, we have developed and refined a process that encompasses the 7 pillars of wealth management—pillars that carefully balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s goals. The second and third generations we work with today are evidence of the many incredible legacies we have helped create.

Our team is positioned to serve you and your family for decades to come, with a commitment to help you fully realize your personal and financial goals.

We’re here to not only help you define your goals, but also achieve them. We want to help answer the questions raised below and share our favorite quote:
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” (John Wooden)
  • What would you like your wealth to accomplish?
  • How will it impact your family and local community?
  • Would you like your success to make an impact on environmental and social issues as well as corporate governance?
  • How do you envision your life and legacy?
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    Goal Based Planning
    More than ever, our clients need guidance and advice. Today's families confront many obstacles in a fast changing economic landscape. College funding has never cost more, retirees are living longer and long term health care costs are soaring. Interest rates are near generational lows and global market risks always seem high. Our disciplined process prioritizes financial and investment planning which helps enable our clients to realize their goals and objectives.
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    Investment Management
    Whether talking heads on TV, neighbors with a "tip", celebrity fads or internet sensations-investing "ideas" are easy to find. "Ideas" are not long term investment strategies. Through our collaborative process we develop a long term strategic asset allocation for you which over decades of investing has proven to have the largest impact on financial outcomes.
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    Taxation
    Intelligent asset location, withdrawal sequencing and tax loss harvesting can make a meaningful impact on after tax returns.
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    Risk Management
    As in life, there is no set of choices that can remove all risk from the equation for families. Our mission is to plan for the future and strike the most effective balance. That means playing defense when necessary and we use a variety of tools including Long-Term Care and Life insurance to protect our clients' family legacies.
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    Legacy Planning
    We have 2nd and 3rd generation clients for a reason. Our process creates financial plans for today and succession plans for tomorrow. In concert with your other key advisors, we provide estate reviews and multi-generational financial education.
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    Philanthropy
    Wealth affords us opportunities to impact communities and causes we are passionate about. Identifying effective and strategic giving options is an important focus in our process. We offer insight and support for private foundations, donor advised funds, and other charitable vehicles to scale the impact of your giving.
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    Cash Management
    Cash is one of the most overlooked components of a sound financial plan. Our team adheres to two important rules of investing. Rule #1: We don't sell just because markets are down. Rule #2: We always plan to maintain enough liquidity in your portfolio to support your spending needs so we never have to violate rule #1.
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    Financial Planning
    • We tell you what we think, not what we think you want to hear
    • Suggest creative financial alternatives you may have never considered
    • Prioritize your objectives, define realistic goals
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    Banking + Lending
    • Residential Mortgages
    • Commercial Lending
    • Securities Based Lending (Lines of Credit)
    • Cash management services
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    Investment Management
    • Provide guidance through difficult and volatile markets
    • Invest with an option
    • Create diversified portfolios to help manage risk
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    • Collaborate with your CPA to help mitigate taxes
    • Coordinate with your Estate Attorney to help ensure your investments are consistent with your estate plan
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    • Utilize insurance strategies to help protect your estate
    • Place a premium on every client’s privacy
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    • Advice regarding concentration, restricted stock and employer stock options
    • Access to capital to build your business
    • Succession Planning
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    Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson's monthly perspectives webcast.
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Location

15260 Ventura Blvd
Suite 1900
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
US
Direct:
(818) 382-5742(818) 382-5742

Meet Legacy Wealth Management of Southern California

About Adam Marcus

After nine years of working as an analyst with the team, Adam became a partner in June of 2016.  He is responsible for the ongoing growth of the business and the utilization of new investment ideas. Adam uses the team's goal driven process to consistently review his clients’ financial situations, and assist them in eventually achieving a work-optional lifestyle.      

Adam brings 17 years of experience in the financial services industry to the team. He began his career in 2004 at Citibank as a business banker, contributing to the company by bringing in checking and savings deposits, in addition to sourcing new loan issuance for local professionals in the Southern California area. Since 2007, Adam has been dedicated to the continued success of Legacy Wealth Management of So. California.

Adam is a CFA® charter holder and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a BA in Economics. 

He lives in Encino with his wife Jordy and his three young sons.
Securities Agent: NM, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1554852

About Cory Bloom

For Cory, retirement planning means more than providing our clients with investment advice. It means helping them maintain the financial independence they've worked their whole lives to achieve. It means striving to help ensure they have the means to pursue what's most important to them. And it means understanding them as people with unique goals, values and circumstances that determine the strategies we develop together.

Cory is an active member within his community. He coaches a 12-year-old baseball team that he takes to Cooperstown, New York every summer to play a tournament in the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Cory is also involved with Big Brother Big Sister Los Angeles as a Big Brother to a young boy seeking a positive male role model in his life. Cory enjoys being at home with wife, two daughters, his two English Bulldogs, traveling, and going to concerts.

Call Cory at 818-382-5764 to schedule a time to connect.
Securities Agent: WY, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1847122
CA Insurance License #: 0M92857

About Jennifer Atienza

As the chief operating officer and Senior Financial Planning Professional, Jennifer leads the financial planning and practice management initiatives for the group. She is an integral part of the team’s business operations and spearheads the standard of care.

Jennifer’s financial planning experience allows her to construct, monitor, and bring up to date comprehensive goals based plans for clients, providing them with actionable solutions to help increase their probability of success in achieving their financial goals.

Jennifer spent 10 successful years in the tech industry before deciding to follow her passion in financial planning. She subsequently enrolled in UCLA’s personal financial planning program to pursue the Certified Financial Planner professional designation. She successfully passed and became a CFP professional in 2016.

Jennifer graduated from Ateneo De Manila University with a B.S. in Communications Technology. She immigrated to the US from the Philippines in 2002 and now lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband and daughter.

Securities Agent: NV, WA, ME, NY, MN, NM, NC, OR, NE, MO, ID, SC, NJ, FL, HI, AR, TX, UT, PA, MA, CA, MD, KS, GA, DC, CO, AZ, MI, WY, VA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
CA Insurance License #: #0I22108 NMLS ID 2583461
Securities Agent: GA, DC, CO, AZ, SC, NJ, FL, WY, WA, VA, NV, IL, OR, NE, MO, ID, HI, AR, TX, MI, ME, NY, MN, NM, NC, UT, PA, MA, CA, MD, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2583461
CA Insurance License #: 0I22108

About Craig Bloom

As an Executive Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Sports and Entertainment Director, Craig is responsible for all investment decisions, financial planning, and assists in the development of investment policy statements for our clients.

In his 35+ years of working in wealth and investment management, he has seen several nerve-racking bear and bull markets. Through it all, Craig has maintained a mature and disciplined approach to planning, managing, and helping his clients achieve their wealth goals.  This kind of experience and maturity is what has fostered the longevity and trust in Craig’s relationship with his clients.

Our wealth management approach is to work closely and mentor our clients through the important stages of their life – birth of a child or grandchild, marriage (or divorce), death, and other significant life events.  Working hand in hand with our clients through these events has yielded us long standing, multi-generational relationships with their families.

As a Sports and Entertainment Director, I understand the complexities and pressures athletes and entertainers face and the financial implications that come with that. Working closely with top professionals in the sports and entertainment industries and their personal confidantes, I help provide access to the products and services needed to build and preserve financial independence as their circumstances, goals and priorities continue to evolve.

Craig received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his MBA in Finance from USC. He is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business prestigious Investment Management Analyst program (CIMA®).

In 2015 the Financial Times recognized Craig as one of the top 400 financial advisors in America. In addition, Craig was named in Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Lastly, Craig and his wife Stacy have three children, Kevin, Caitlin and Cory. He is actively involved in his community as a Big Brother for the last 36 years and the former President of Encino Little League. Over the last 15 years, Craig has influenced the lives of many children through his efforts as a youth baseball coach. Craig is currently the chairman emeritus for Campbell Hall’s annual charity golf tournament and a member of the schools finance committee.

"Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2015) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 9/30/13 - 9/30/14.."

"​2018, 2019, and 2020 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2019, and 2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. "
Securities Agent: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268474

About Natasha Fikhman

Natasha has been a part of the team since 2006, bringing 20 years of experience in the investment business to our clients. As a Portfolio Associate, she is responsible for all daily client. She also collaborates closely with clients’ accountants and estate attorneys to assist with their overall financial plan.

Natasha is the mother of 2 young children, Emma and Max, and enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.
CA Insurance License #: #0E49361

About Caitlin Bloom

Caitlin joined the team in 2023 after nearly a decade working in the health care industry with large pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Previously working in communications and marketing, she brings a deep background in client services, client relationship building, planning, and account management. She carries additional expertise in corporate narrative development, media relations and trainings, and crisis communications. Caitlin supports day-to-day client and team needs for Legacy Wealth Management of Southern California.

Caitlin graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology and Art History from UCLA in 2012 and with an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2020.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Londyn Crowder-Maree

Londyn Crowder-Maree is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Londyn began her career in financial services in 2008, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She also served as a Wealth Management Banker and an Internal Sales Specialist at Merrill Lynch.

Londyn is a graduate of Rutgers University, where she received Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. She lives in Valencia, CA with her daughter Jonah. Outside of the office, Londyn enjoys fashion, music as well as dedicating time to her church and philanthropic outreach programs.
NMLS#: 800266
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers

Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career
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You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career

Assembling a team of trusted professionals to manage your career—and your money—is essential to help best position you to thrive. Here’s how.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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