The Kothari Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
145 South State College Blvd
Suite 300/350
Brea CA 92821
(800) 201.7310
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We believe that you and your situation are the best starting points from which to plan your financial future: where you are today, where you want to be tomorrow, and what you want to accomplish along the way.
The Kothari Group
Recognition
Sonny Kothari
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2015-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Advisors", 2017-2023
(Published in April 2023-2024. Rankings based on data as of June of the preious year. Years pre-dating 2023, published annually Aug - Oct. Rankings based on data as of March - June of current year.)
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The Kothari Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
WELCOME

The Kothari Group shares a common mission: to completely understand our client goals, needs and objectives, then work together to help achieve the type of lifestyle that matters most. We help clients pursue their personal goals, such as planning and funding children's education needs, helping to preserve and growth wealth for their lifetimes, planning for potential health costs and providing resources to help manage the wealth transfer process to the next generation. Each recommendation we make considers the client's personal perspectives and priorities. We strive to bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of finance and wealth management, thus embarking alongside with our clients on an exciting journey of managing and helping them reach their goals.

Meet Our Team
Sonny Kothari,

CIMA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
714.257.4447
Sammie Kothari Peng,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™, CRPS™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
714.257.4445
Moe Jabbari
Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor
714.257.4476
Debbie Chien-Cabudol,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Investment Management Specialist
714.257.4455
Maria Angeline Laigo
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
714.257.4433
Jennifer Gonzales Mabini
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
714.257.4503
Yihan Alice Cheng
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
714.257.4482
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
CRPC™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and CRPS™ and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.