Lindsey A. Hess

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

IRVINE, CA 92612

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CRD#: 6571567

Professional summary

Lindsey Ann Hess, CFP®, who also goes by Hess Ann Lindsey, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.

Lindsey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Lindsey has worked at 1 firm .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Hess Ann Lindsey

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

October 29, 2015 - Present

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Avenue Ste 700, Irvine, CA 92612

RIA

CRD#: 106075

IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

California
(10/29/2015)

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Current Firm

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612-1051

Mailing Address

Phone number

(949) 476-0300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,945
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 5,445,880,088

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/26/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/04/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/30/2023	Cover Page	Report
02/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Lindsey A. Hess

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Lindsey Ann Hess's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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