The best trusted advisors do more than their immediate job descriptions. They – and the law firms, accounting firms, wealth managers, insurance companies or financial institutions they represent – can genuinely prepare a business for foundational success, financial stability and positioning for years to come, and offer highly specific plans to protect, bolster and amplify a business while servicing its most critical and specific needs.

There are some truly outstanding professionals in the San Fernando Valley that have contributed in a multitude of ways to some of the most impressive success stories across the Valley’s business landscape. We’ve shone the spotlight on some of the very best of them here, along with information about their careers, practices and a quick look at what makes them so good at what they do.

Congratulations to the trailblazing advisors who made this list and thank you for your contributions to the local economy and the stability of the industries that excel here.

Methodology: The professionals featured in these pages did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials submitted to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Those selected for inclusion were reviewed by the editorial department and chosen based on a demonstration of impact made on the profession and on the San Fernando Valley community.