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Citi Personal Wealth Management
Strategic Wealth Advisors
AT CITI PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Greater Los Angeles Area
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Comprehensive planning from a team of professionals
Strategic Wealth Advisors Group is a team of experienced advisors who work closely with individuals, families, and businesses to better understand their financial and life goals. The team specializes in wealth management by life stage and retirement planning. We leverage our knowledge of the capital markets, historical trends, asset allocation and tactical asset re-allocation to help our clients manage and preserve their wealth. We are committed to objectivity and integrity in our client relationships.
[we] work closely with individuals, families and businesses to better understand their financial and life goals.
Your team of experienced professionals provides superior guidance, best-in-class investments and access through Citi colleagues to a full range of retail and commercial banking services – all of which are backed by the strength of Citi.
Here are ways Citi supports your team's commitment to your financial success:
Unquestionable Financial Strength.
We are one of the world's leading digital banks, with more than 100 million customers in 19 markets worldwide1.
Citi at your service
We can come meet you wherever it's convenient — at your office, home, or another location. Contact us to set up an appointment.
Citi's Network of Specialists.
In addition to the members of their own team, your Financial Advisors have access to a network of specialized Citi professionals. These include wealth-planning specialists, some of whom are trust and estate attorneys, and investment analysts. Additionally, your Financial Advisors have access to Capital Markets specialists who provide products designed to enhance your portfolio performance and asset allocation.
Award-winning Financial Planning.
Your team has access to tools that can help them assess your current financial situation and provide in-depth analysis for a holistic, goal-based financial plan.
Citi Investment Research and Analysis.
Financial Advisors can provide guidance informed by the powerful insight of research analysts across our global organization.
1. 2017 Citigroup Annual Report.
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Emile Abinader
Director – Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
16800 Devonshire Street Granada Hills, CA 91344
Series 6 - Investment Company Products Representative
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law
Life & Health Insurance Licensed
With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Emile Abinader began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1998. He has consistently provided clear and disciplined guidance in helping clients manage their investment portfolios during prosperous as well as tumultuous economic times.
Emile graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business, with an emphasis in Finance. He is a registered representative and holds Series 7, 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses; He is also Life & Health Insurance licensed in CA. In 2007, Emile was honored by Bank Investment Consultant Magazine as being one of the "Top 50 Bank Financial Advisors in the Nation."
For the past six years, Emile has been recognized as a CitiStar Top Performer, an award that is bestowed on the top 2% of employees within their respective job category companywide. As such, he frequently mentors other Financial Advisors, providing them with a wealth of information.
In his leisure, Emile enjoys spending quality time with his family and his dog. A fan of the outdoors, Emile's hobbies include mountain biking, running, swimming and hiking. He is also an avid basketball player and fan.
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Shawn Abrahamse
Second Vice President – Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
26542 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus, CA 91350
23453 Lyons Ave., Valencia, CA 91355
5837 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
13003 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
2860 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Combined Investment Advisory Agent & Uniform Exam
Life & Health Insurance Licensed
Born in South Africa, and having worked and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Shawn Abrahamse brings a unique international perspective and understanding to the business.
With over 12 years of investment experience, Shawn began his career as a Financial Advisor with American Express Financial Advisors in 1999 and joined Citi in 2003. He believes in having a complete understanding of a client's financial situation and goals through a comprehensive financial planning and education process. He has experience working with business professionals and corporations in the management of pension and retirement plans as well as business succession planning. Using the wealth of tools available to him through Citi, Shawn can provides clients with clearer and simpler investment strategies designed to help them accomplish their goals and objectives.
Shawn believes that financial education should start at the earliest age. He is actively involved with the Connecting to Success program where he lectures local high school kids on a variety of topics including financial literacy, team work and presentation skills.
Having played rugby throughout his school career, Shawn is an avid rugby follower. He enjoys scuba diving, golf, and travel. Shawn currently lives in Santa Clarita with his wife and 2 children.
Shawn holds series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as Life and Health Insurance Licenses in CA.
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Gary Wei, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
Financial Planning Specialist
1 Bay State St., Alhambra, CA 91801
23453 Lyons Ave., Valencia, CA 91355
19100 W. Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country, CA 91351
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law
Life & Health Insurance Licensed
Gary Wei passionately studies the markets. Financial markets are constantly changing, as such, he reads, researches, and examines whatever he can get his hands on to further educate himself and his clients. A graduate from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Gary has been in the financial services business for over 12 years. His career began with A.G. Edwards in San Francisco, working with two other advisors that focused on high net worth individuals and families. He has been with Citi for 10 years. Over the tenure with Citi, Gary has been recognized as a three-time CitiStar Top Performer, an award that is bestowed on the top 2% of employees within their respective job category companywide.
Gary lives in Valencia, CA with his wife and son. He enjoys traveling and basketball. He volunteers at the local middle schools for "Career Day" and also teaches Ethics and Teamwork for the local high schools kids in his area.
Gary's focus is helping individuals and families whom are looking for a holistic view of their financial situation. Gary specializes in tax-efficient strategies for his clients. He is also a Financial Planning Specialist and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist.
Gary holds series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses, as well as Life and Health Insurance Licenses in CA.
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Registered Client Service Associate
Kristopher McArdle
Registered Client Service Associate
16800 Devonshire St. Granada Hills, CA 91344
With 7 years of experience in financial services, Kris McArdle began his career with Citigroup in 2004. He has a history of providing customers and Financial Advisors with extraordinary service through his effective management of account administration and customer support. Kris works as a conduit between customers and Advisors to ensure customer transactions are compliant and professionally administered
Kris holds an Associates of Science Degree. He is a Registered Representative and hold Series 7, 6, 63 securities licenses; He is also Life & Health Insurance Licensed.
In his leisure time, Kris enjoys most outdoor activities such as wake boarding, snow boarding, and dirt bike riding. He is an avid fan of basketball, football and music.
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Tina S. Wu
Client Service Associate
16800 Devonshire Street Granada Hills, CA 91344
As a Client Service Associate, Tina is dedicated to serving clients of the Strategic Wealth Advisors Group. Her customer service and sales background plays an important role in her ability to do what's right for each client's individual needs.
Tina started her career with Citi in 2008. Prior to that time, she attended California State University of Fullerton, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Her educational background helped her develop business as well as interpersonal skills.
Outside of work, Tina values spending time with family and friends. She loves being at home with her dogs, spending holidays with family and catching up with close friends over dinner and wine. She also loves to travel and explore new cultures and their local cuisine.
Originally from Taiwan, Tina is fluent in Mandarin
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Diana Sawiris CFP® AIF®
Financial Advisor
4464 Van Nuys Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91043
16601 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA 91436
Diana brings nearly a decade of experience to understanding and analyzing clients' individual situations, goals, and risk tolerance. These are among the key elements she reviews with clients before recommending an investment course of action. In addition to offering her own guidance - in cash flow, asset allocation, risk management, retirement and estate planning — Diana also provides clients with access to additional skills and experience through her colleagues on the Strategic Wealth Advisors Group.
Diana graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing. She is a Registered Representative and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses; she is also Life & Health Insurance licensed.
Diana has been a Certified Financial PlannerTM since 2009, which strengthens her ability to help clients plan their long-term financial goals.
In her leisure time, Diana enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She also loves to travel and spend time outdoors.
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