J.P. Morgan Securities
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Los Angeles
34yrs
Esther Koh has worked in the financial industry for 34 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Los Angeles, California. After 20 years at Gold Coast Securities, Esther joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 3122 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2892 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience34 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience in Los Angeles
Office3055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite. 790, Los Angeles, CA 90010
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
- Jan 2026 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2025Gold Coast Securities, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Esther
Tailored to Esther’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- 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 Esther
How do I contact Esther?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for Esther Koh. Esther works from the Los Angeles, CA office.
How long has Esther been a financial advisor?
Esther has been in the industry since 1992, about 34 years. Top 7% by experience in Los Angeles.
What licenses does Esther hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Esther a fiduciary?
Esther is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Esther paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Esther 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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