Daniel, Berlin, Esman, Magnusen Group
Merrill Private Wealth Management
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1200
Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 407.4865
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Welcome

Our team is led by Brandt Daniel, Geoff Berlin, Ken Esman, and Lara Magnusen, who have worked together since 2017 and share a similar approach to wealth management. Together, we integrate our diverse knowledge and deep experience to develop a customized financial plan that targets your goals. As we get to know your family, we will learn about your objectives, priorities, and values, which will guide us in developing your financial plan. Depending on your needs, this plan may include:* Long-term investment management* Concentrated stock and pre-transaction planning* Complex credit* Real estate financing* Residential mortgages* Detailed wealth planning analysis* PhilanthropyUsing our wide-ranging skillset, we collaborate with one another to focus on what matters most to you and your family, and we are well positioned to serve as your advisors across generations.

Recognition
Matthew Coombe
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019
(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)
Our Approach
About Us

Our team works collectively to help simplify and organize your wealth by offering specialized knowledge, broad experience and personal attention, supported by the extensive resources and services of a global institution.As you work with us, you will have direct access to the senior members of our team, as well as your own designated service associate, who will be your primary contact for day-to-day account administration.

Meet Our Team
Brandt Daniel
Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
310.407.4830
Geoffrey Berlin,

CEPA®, CFP®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
310.407.4860
Kenneth Esman
Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
310.407.4862
Lara Magnusen,

CAIA®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
310.407.4861
Logan Ahlers
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Manager
310.407.4831
Matthew Coombe,

CFA

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
213.787.8718
Sean Lindenau,

CFA

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
310.407.4832
Stacey Perry Blunt,

SE-AWMA™

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
310.407.4863
Kianna Fiouzi
Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
310.407.4864
Destin E. Thomas
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
310.407.4865
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Michael Powers
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Jean Y. Kim
Private Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Joseph Bui
Endowment and Foundation Specialist
Bank of America Private Bank
About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle
Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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