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47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Irvine
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John Hakopian has worked in the financial industry for 20 years and is a financial advisor based in Irvine, California. John joined First Foundation Advisors in 2013, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience20 years (since 2006)
How that compares ?More experience than 66% of advisors at First Foundation Advisors
Office18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$3.54 million
Advisors at the firm29
States licensed ?2 states
Services through First Foundation Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
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Licenses
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None listed.
Career
- 2013 – nowFirst Foundation AdvisorsCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2010First Foundation Advisors, LLCPreviously
Contact John
Local office(949) 202-4100Ask for John. (949) 476-0300Main office 18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700Irvine, CA 92612Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageFirst Foundation Advisors
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- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (949) 202-4100 or the First Foundation Advisors main office at (949) 476-0300, and ask for John Hakopian.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2006, about 20 years. More experience than 66% of advisors at First Foundation Advisors.
What licenses does John hold?
No exams are listed on the official record.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is John paid?
First Foundation Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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