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Apriem Advisors

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Client assets under management

$1,366,395,817

Clients

1,062

33% high-net worth

Advisors

13

of 17 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

82

High

Average account size

$1,286,625

About

Apriem Advisors provides customized wealth management and investment-advisory services primarily to high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and families, and also serves 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. Its offerings include comprehensive financial planning, customized portfolio management, charitable‑endowment services, direct indexing and enhanced cash‑management strategies, and estate‑planning services delivered through third‑party platforms.

The firm constructs portfolios using a mix of tactical and passive index approaches, its proprietary Apriem Index strategies, and a blend of top‑down and technical analysis, and it frequently uses third‑party subadvisors for specialized mandates. Apriem generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, monitors client accounts at least quarterly, and provides consolidated reporting and an online financial‑view tool for clients.

Compared with many multi‑team peers, Apriem retains legacy performance‑based fee arrangements for qualified clients while no longer offering them to new accounts, and it is dually registered as a licensed insurance agency (Apriem Insurance Services), receiving insurance commissions in addition to advisory fees. The firm also emphasizes tailored operational programs—including a charitable‑services arm that offers concessions for smaller nonprofit portfolios and strategy‑specific minimums and third‑party implementations—which create a broader service palette than is typical for firms of its size.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Estate Planning Services fees range between $250 and $2,795 per project; Financial Planning fees are paid as a flat fee per project.

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: 0.95% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.50% $20,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Apriem is a licensed insurance agency and receives commissions on insurance products purchased by clients.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees exist for some legacy clients meeting internal and regulatory qualifications; not offered to new clients.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning Services fees range between $500 and $10,000 per 12-month period depending on complexity; Financial Planning fees are nonrefundable.

Main office location

Apriem Advisors

19200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1050

Irvine CA 92612, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nevada · New Hampshire · New York · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kyle K

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Kyle Kong is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Triguard Management, Radiology Associates of North Texas, and Southwest Airlines. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, and investment services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment approaches, including third-party subadvisor strategies, and offers detailed quarterly reporting and consolidated account communications.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Harmon K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Harmon Kong is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apriem Advisors since 1998. He also acts as an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance matters and selling insurance products. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, employing a blend of passive and active investment strategies supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Rhonda D

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Rhonda Ducote is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Apriem Advisors since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent, advising on insurance matters and handling policy renewals. Apriem Advisors offers wealth management, customized portfolio management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies and provides consolidated reporting and specialized programs such as Apriem Charitable.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Joshua G

ChFC®, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Joshua Garland is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Apriem Advisors in 2018, he worked at Financial Professionals Group for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent advising on insurance and health insurance matters. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, and investment services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment approaches and offers specialized services including Direct Indexing and a charitable investing program called Apriem Charitable.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Mark I

Series 63

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Mark Iwamoto is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Apriem Advisors since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance matters and handling insurance sales and renewals. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies and offers specialized services such as Direct Indexing and a charitable investing program.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Kenneth W

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Kenneth Wolin is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years at the firm. Prior to joining Apriem Advisors, he worked at In-N-Out Burger and Northrop Grumman. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies, including third-party subadvisor implementation and a charitable investing program.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Benjamin L

CFA®, Series 66

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Benjamin Lau is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Apriem Advisors since 2002 and holds the Series 66 designation. Lau serves on the Board of Directors and is the Chairman of the Investment Committee for the CFA Society of Orange County. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies and offers specialized services such as Direct Indexing and a charitable investing program.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Josealfredo R

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Josealfredo Rendon is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Free Conference Call Corp, and Lyft. Rendon joined Apriem Advisors in 2020. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies and offers specialized services such as Direct Indexing and a charitable investing program.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Landon Y

Series 66

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Landon Yoshida is a financial advisor with Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Apriem Advisors since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance matters and handling insurance sales and renewals. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, and investment services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a mix of passive and active investment approaches and offers specialized services such as Direct Indexing and charitable investing through Apriem Charitable.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Jennifer O

CFP®, CFA®

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Jennifer Olson is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Apriem Advisors since 2007. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, and investment services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a blend of passive and active investment strategies, including tactical and passive index approaches, and offers specialized services such as Direct Indexing and a charitable investing program.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Cole D

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Cole Ducote is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years at the firm and a total of seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Seek Business Capital and Herc Rentals, as well as an earlier tenure at Apriem Advisors. Apriem Advisors offers wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies, including tactical and index approaches, and utilizes third-party subadvisors for certain specialized strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher W

CFP®

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Christopher Whitaker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors since 2017. He has prior experience with Solutions Financial and Copenbarger Corporation. Whitaker is also an independent insurance agent advising on insurance and health insurance products outside of trading hours. Apriem Advisors offers wealth management, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies, including third-party subadvisor implementation, and provides detailed quarterly reporting and specialized services such as charitable investing.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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Megan S

CFP®

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Megan Schwab is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors since 2020. Prior to joining Apriem, she worked at Better.com and Biola University. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, and investment services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a blend of passive and active investment strategies, including tactical and index approaches, and offers specialized services such as charitable investing through Apriem Charitable.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner
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