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15yrs

Sevan Karakesisian

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

Sevan Karakesisian is a fiduciary financial advisor in Sherman Oaks, California, with 15 years in the industry. Sevan joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2011, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 180 advisors with offices in Sherman Oaks, and one of 155 fiduciaries.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 50% of advisors nationwide
Office14601 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$475,575
Advisors at the firm14,100
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2011 – now

Questions to ask Sevan

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  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Sevan

How do I contact Sevan?

Call Sevan’s local office at (818) 479-7350 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Sevan Karakesisian.

How long has Sevan been a financial advisor?

Sevan has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. More experience than 50% of advisors nationwide.

What licenses does Sevan hold?

Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Sevan a fiduciary?

Sevan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Sevan paid?

Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Sevan 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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