J.P. Morgan Securities
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Los Angeles
14yrs
Based in Los Angeles, California, John Defonso is a fiduciary financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. John joined Aqua Capital Advisors in 2024, after 11 years at Arxstone Partners. John holds the CFA designation.
One of 3122 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2892 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience14 years (since 2012)
How that compares ?More experience than 50% of advisors in Los Angeles
Office1901 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1005, Los Angeles, CA 90067
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$3.27 million
Advisors at the firm2
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Aqua Capital Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
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Designations
CFA
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2024 – nowAqua Capital AdvisorsCurrent firm
- 2015 – 2025Arxstone Partners LLCPreviously
Contact John
(310) 492-9680Aqua Capital Advisors main office 1901 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1005Los Angeles, CA 90067Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageAqua Capital Advisors
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Aqua Capital Advisors at (310) 492-9680 and ask for John Defonso. John works from the Los Angeles, CA office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2012, about 14 years. More experience than 50% of advisors in Los Angeles.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Aqua Capital Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. 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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