Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Location

3750 University Ave
Suite 600
Riverside, CA 92501
US
Direct:
(951) 826-3318(951) 826-3318

Meet The Magnolia Group

About Jonathan O'Connell

As a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager with Morgan Stanley, Jonathan has steadily developed a resume of advising some of the region's most affluent families and businesses for nearly twenty years. As an Alumnus of both Boston University and California State University San Bernardino, Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. Jonathan is a Southern California native and is an avid sea explorer, nomadic traveler and enjoys collecting rare wine and books. Jonathan prioritizes strengthening his community and has served on such boards as The Loma Linda Children's Hospital, The Riverside Community Health Foundation, The Riverside Area Rape Crises Center as well as serving as past president for his local Rotary Chapter. Jonathan lives in Newport Beach with his fourteen-year-old son.
Securities Agent: IA, WA, WI, AZ, UT, PA, OR, CO, MT, ID, NC, WY, TX, NM, MI, VA, NV, NJ, NE, CA, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Victor E. Karidakes

Vic has been associated with the financial services industry for his entire life. Born and raised in Riverside, Vic grew up siting across the dinner table from one of Riverside’s most successful financial advisors, his father, who practiced from 1960 to 1997. After graduating from UCLA in 1983 with a degree in Business Economics, Vic joined his father at Paine Webber. Over the past 37 years he has worked with some of the most long-standing and prominent families, businesses, and foundations in the region. Vic has always prided himself on helping clients with every aspect of their financial lives. Whether it be investing for retirement, life insurance, mortgage lending or estate planning, Vic provides a personal touch that’s rarely found in today’s busy world. Vic currently lives in Riverside with his wife Carol who is also an active member of the community. They have two adult daughters who are both proud alumni of California Baptist University.
Securities Agent: PA, UT, MT, MO, IA, WY, SC, ID, FL, CA, AZ, VA, OK, NV, NM, NC, WI, NJ, CO, TX, WA, DC, OR, MI, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2273230

About Cole Green

Cole joins the Magnolia Wealth Management Group from New York Life, where he provided complex tailored insurance solutions for business owners and high net worth families. In his 6 years with our team, Cole has established himself one of the most dynamic and ambitious financial advisors in the region. Cole is a native resident of the Inland Empire and has a bachelors degree in finance from California State University San Bernardino. Additionally, Cole holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Redlands. Cole is married to his lovely wife Stephanie with whom they have three young children. Cole and his family enjoy outdoors activities like fishing, playing baseball and participating in boy scout events. Cole is an active member in his community and serves as a board member on the Inland Leaders Charter Foundation. Additionally, he is an ambassador with the local Chamber of Commerce and a fellow Rotarian.
Securities Agent: MO, LA, WY, UT, IL, FL, CA, OH, NE, DC, TN, OK, NH, ME, ID, NV, NM, MN, MD, AL, WA, NY, NC, HI, DE, CT, VT, SC, OR, KS, AZ, AR, WV, NJ, ND, MT, CO, VA, TX, MI, IA, AK, PA, MS, MA, KY, IN, GA, WI, VI, SD, RI, PR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2148366
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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