Financial & Insurance Planning

Financial planning that starts with a conversation, not a pitch.

We help individuals, families, and business owners protect what they've built and plan for what's next — through financial services, wealth preservation, and insurance planning built around you.

Prefer to talk first? Call (213) 972-8105

Est.
1976
Los Angeles, CA
Wilshire Group Financial Services 50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of Trusted Guidance

1976–2026  ·  Your Satisfaction, Our Motivation

Where to start

Every plan starts differently.

No two situations are the same, so we don't lead with a product — these are the areas we're asked about most.

Estate & Legacy Planning

Making sure what you've built actually benefits the people you love.

Risk Management

Identifying what could knock your plan off course, before it does.

Retirement Income Planning

Turning what you've saved into income you can count on, for as long as you need it.

Retirement & Savings Accumulation

Growing your assets deliberately, with a strategy built for the long run.

Tax-Free Retirement Planning

Using tax-free strategies designed to keep more of your money in your control.

Debt Management & Tax Minimization

Turning debt into a plan, not a burden, with a smarter path forward.

Why people work with us

A straightforward way to plan.

No generic templates

You get a plan built for your actual circumstances, with clear, specific recommendations.

No money down to start

Our recommendations aren't tied to buying something or investing upfront.

No direct charge to clients

We're compensated by the carrier you choose to work with, from the ones we represent — not by billing you directly for our time.

In their words

What clients tell us.

One of the most authentic group of insurance advisors doing great things for their clients. Proud to call them customers and friends.

— Jan Zoucha

Wilshire Group Financial is excellent. They always have my best interest in mind when planning my financial future. Very professional and friendly.

— Charlie Chafin

Ready to talk through your plan?

No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

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Our story

Since 1976, our clients' well-being has been the whole point.

We've built our practice on a simple principle: every individual and family deserves a thoughtful, well-structured plan that looks at the full picture, not just isolated pieces. When you work with us, we take a comprehensive view of your financial situation, from protection and accumulation to retirement and legacy, so everything works together instead of against itself.

We've had the privilege of serving thousands of clients over the years, and we bring the same care and attention to every relationship. Financial decisions can feel overwhelming, especially around insurance and long-term planning — so we do the heavy lifting and explain things in plain language, not jargon.

The Wilshire Group Financial Services team
Where we've been
1976

Founded in Los Angeles

Started with a commitment to comprehensive, client-first planning.

Since

Thousands of clients served

Individuals, families, and business owners across the nation.

Ongoing

Carrier relationships built on trust

Working with established, A-rated and above financial institutions.

Today

Still local, still personal

Based at 880 W. 1st St in downtown Los Angeles.

Meet the team

The people behind your plan.

Alabel Lavares

Alabel Lavares

LUTCF, FSS, LTCP, RICP, LACP, CLU, ChFC
Insurance, Annuity & Retirement Income Specialist
Top of the Table (MDRT Member)

Peter Lavares

Peter Lavares

LUTCF, LACP
Insurance and Annuity Specialist
Top of the Table (MDRT Member)

Victoria Alden

Victoria Alden

Insurance and Annuity Specialist

Brian Daof

Brian Daof

Insurance and Annuity Specialist
MDRT Member

Joanna Dellosa

Joanna Dellosa

LUTCF, FSS, RICP, LACP, CLU, ChFC
Insurance, Annuity & Retirement Income Specialist
MDRT Member

Oscar Capuli

Oscar Capuli

Insurance Specialist

Melissa Baldonado

Melissa Baldonado

Insurance and Annuity Specialist

Catherine Mendiola

Catherine Mendiola

Back Office Support

Juan Carlo Mendiola

Juan Carlo Mendiola

Back Office Support

Services

Planning that looks at the whole picture.

Every engagement starts with a high-level review of your full financial picture, then narrows into the areas that matter most for you. Here's the full range of what we cover.

Risk Management

Protecting your plan against the unexpected — through life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, mortgage protection, income replacement, and long-term care coverage.

Retirement Income Planning

A strategy for turning savings into reliable, lasting income — mapped year by year, not left to guesswork.

Retirement & Savings Asset Accumulation

Building your wealth with a clear, intentional strategy designed to grow your assets and protect what you've already earned.

Tax-Free Retirement Planning

Roth conversion and other tax-efficient strategies, so more of what you've earned stays in your control later on.

Estate & Legacy Planning

A plan designed to protect, simplify, and pass on what you've built to the people you love.

Debt Management & Tax Minimization

Turning debt into a plan, not a burden, with a clearer path toward financial freedom.

Longevity Planning

Planning for a longer life with clarity and confidence, so you can enjoy it without financial uncertainty.

How it works

What to expect when we work together.

1

Have a conversation

No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation about where things stand today.

2

Review the full picture

We take a high-level look across your savings, income, insurance, and goals.

3

Build your plan

You get specific, tailored recommendations in plain language — no jargon.

4

Stay on track

We check in over time as your life, and the market, change.

Upcoming events

Join us for a workshop or webinar.

We regularly host in-person and Zoom sessions on retirement income, Roth conversions, and estate planning. Register below to save your seat.

Sep
12

How to Increase Your Retirement Income and Assets by Solving for Risk

Saturday, September 12, 2026  ·  9:00–10:00 AM Pacific, followed by a live Q&A  ·  Zoom Meeting

With Alabel Lavares, LUTCF, LTCP, FSS, RICP, LACP, CLU, ChFC & Victoria Alden, Advisor

Reserve a seat
Contact

Let's talk about your plan.

Reach out directly, or schedule a time that works for you. We'll take it from there.

Address

880 W. 1st St #614
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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