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Ara M. Abajian
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
IRVINE, CA 92612
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CRD#: 7532189
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Professional summary
Ara Moses Abajian is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.
Ara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Ara has worked at 1 firm .
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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I HAVE HELD CA REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSE SINCE 2004, HOWEVER, HAVE NOT PRACTICED. C SHARP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - 80 W. SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD, #375, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91205 - NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED - THIS BUSINESS WAS CREATED IN 2016 UNDER MY NAME BUT IS MANAGED BY MY WIFE FOR OUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I PROVIDE CONSULTATION AS NEEDED. I SPEND APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PER WEEK ON THIS ACTIVITY AND NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 20, 2022 - Present
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Avenue Ste 700, Irvine, CA 92612RIA
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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(4/20/2022)
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Current Firm
FF
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973
RIA
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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
62
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
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 | ||
| 12/04/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 08/30/2023 | ||
| 02/28/2023 |
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