Alex is the founder and CEO of Lake Avenue Financial. He has been dedicated to assisting his clients in working towards their financial goals for over 20 years. He works diligently to help his clients crystallize their financial goals, and then develops a comprehensive plan to build and manage financial assets toward these goals.

Regarded by clients as “thorough” and “innovative,” Alex has served as a financial consultant to many successful professionals, business owners and retirees. His approach matches perfectly for individuals who want a well-conceived financial plan stressing long-term, value-orientated investing supported by effective tax and estate planning strategies. Throughout his career, Alex has devoted significant energy to assisting women who have gone through divorce or the loss of a spouse.

Alex received a business management degree from Pepperdine University. He began his career working at a nationally-recognized financial institution and an accounting firm. Alex entered the financial consulting business in 1997, founded Chalekian Wealth Management in 2003, and later founded Lake Avenue Financial in 2014.

When he is not working, Alex commits his energy to his family, friends and community. Some of his favorite activities include traveling and playing sports.