Hi 👋 I’m Alex

I have been helping people achieve financial freedom for over 25 years by helping them build, preserve and enjoy their wealth.

Growing up in Reseda, a suburb of Los Angeles, I witnessed firsthand the financial challenges my parents faced. Coming from an immigrant family, I realized early on that my parents lacked the resources to thrive in the US. Despite their strong work ethic, they struggled to make significant progress. Unfortunately, traditional financial advisors were not willing to guide them. Instead, they were often targeted by salespeople who took advantage of their unfamiliarity with finance, selling them unnecessary products.

I made it my mission to guide my family towards breaking the cycle of poor financial habits and work on creating wealth. At the age of 21, I took a leap into the financial industry and learned all I could. I started in 1997 and focused on educating my clients on how to develop strong money habits and make smarter financial choices.

Fast forward 25 years later, and Lake Avenue Financial proudly stands as one of the premier financial planning firms in LA. Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting numerous professionals, business owners, and individuals through their financial journey.

Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of sharing my insights on numerous media platforms and have been honored to speak at prestigious industry conferences. I'm grateful to have been recognized as one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in the United States by Investopedia for several years in a row.

When I'm not at work, I love dedicating my time and energy to my loved ones, friends, and my community. I enjoy engaging in activities like traveling to new destinations and playing sports.

—Alex Chalekian