14 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Ranked by number of L.A. County agentsTALENT AGENCIESTHE LIST

Rank Agency• name

• address

• website

Agents• L.A. County

Notable Clients(partial list)

Profile• year founded

Top Executive• name

• title

• phone

1Creative Artists Agency2000 Avenue of the StarsLos Angeles 90067; caa.com

425 George Clooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bradley Cooper, J.J. Abrams, LadyGaga, Melissa McCarthy, Steven Spielberg, Will Smith, Brad Pitt, ReeseWitherspoon

1975 Richard LovettPresident(424) 288-2000

2United Talent Agency9336 Civic Center DriveBeverly Hills 90210; unitedtalent.com

250 Angelina Jolie, Harrison Ford, Chris Pratt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judd Apatow,Kate Beckinsale, Greta Gerwig, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Post Malone, EwanMcGregor, Kate McKinnon, James Franco, Susan Sarandon, Anna Faris,Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Pitbull, Paula Abdul, Jay Ellis, 21Savage, Queen Latifah, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola

1991 Jeremy ZimmerCEO(310) 273-6700

3WME9601 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills 90210; wmeentertainment.com

217 Amy Adams, Brie Larson, Bruno Mars, Charlize Theron, Christopher Nolan,Damien Chazelle, Denzel Washington, Donald Glover, Drake, DwayneJohnson, Elisabeth Moss, Emma Stone, Guillermo Del Toro, Halle Berry,Hans Zimmer, Justin Timberlake, Martin Scorsese, Pharrell Williams, SteveCarell, The Weeknd

2009 Ariel EmanuelCEO, Evdeavour(310) 285-9000

4ICM Partners10250 Constellation Blvd.Los Angeles 90067; icmpartners.com

209 Beyonce, Ellen DeGeneres, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Rock, Shonda Rhimes,Michael Keaton, Jerry Seinfeld, Vince Gilligan, Celine Dion, Spike Lee, JohnCena, David Shore

1975 Chris SilbermannManaging Director(310) 550-4000

5APA405 S. Beverly DriveBeverly Hills 90212; apa-agency.com

197 Gary Oldman, Mary J. Blige, Tiffany Haddish, Heather Graham, TyreseGibson, T.I., Well Ball, John Carpenter, Kathy Griffin, Lindsay Lohan, LeslieJones, Smokey Robinson, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black, 50 Cent, Brand New,Criss Angel

1962 James Gosnell Jr.CEO, President(310) 888-4200

6Gersh Agency9465 Wilshire Blvd., Sixth FloorBeverly Hills 90212; gersh.com

120 Kristen Stewart, Dave Chappelle, John Oliver, Werner Herzog, TomMcCarthy, J.K. Simmons, Adam Driver, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman,Debra Messing, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell

1949 Bob GershDavid GershCo-Presidents(310) 274-6611

7Paradigm Talent Agency360 N. Crescent DriveBeverly Hills 90210; paradigmagency.com

91 Adrien Brody, Coldplay, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Harmon, ImagineDragons, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Sia

1993 Sam GoresCEO, Chairman(310) 288-8000

8Innovative Artists Talent & Literary Agency1505 10th St.Santa Monica 90401; innovativeartists.com

42 NA 1982 Scott HarrisPresident(310) 656-0400

9Abrams Artists Agency750 N. San Vicente Blvd., Red Building., 11th FloorLos Angeles 90069; abramsartists.com

34 NA 1977 Brian ChoPresident, COO(310) 859-0625

10Z GroupNABeverly Hills 90210; zgroupla.com

20 NA 2011 Zachary SolovCEO, President(424) 777-0537

11Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates5200 Lankershim Blvd., Suite 820Studio City 91604; kmrtalent.com

16 NA 1957 Mark MeasuresPresident(818) 769-9111

Don Buchwald & Associates Inc.6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2200Los Angeles 90048; buchwald.com

151 Juliette Lewis, Joss Stone, Howard Stern, Norman Reedus 1977 Julia BuchwaldPresident(323) 655-7400

13Clear Talent Group10950 Ventura Blvd.Studio City 91604; cleartalentgroup.com

14 NA 2003 Tim O'BrienPresident(818) 509-0121

14CESD Talent Agency10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 130Los Angeles 90025; cesdtalent.com

12 NA 1967 Paul DohertyCo-Owner, Head of L.A.Office(310) 475-2111

15Mavrick Artists Agency8447 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 301Beverly Hills 90211; mavrickartists.com

10 NA 2011 Brad DiffleyCEO(323) 931-5555

Brady Brannon & Rich Talent5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 820Los Angeles 90036; bbrtalentagency.com

10 NA 1981 Stuart RobinsonCEO(323) 852-9559

17AKA Talent Agency6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 200Los Angeles 90048; akatalent.com

91 NA 1999 Doug ElyMike AbramsPamela PorterOwners, Agents(323) 965-5600

1 Business Journal estimate.NA - Not Available Note: Information on this list was provided by representatives of the agencies. To the best of ourknowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy andthoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on

company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, LosAngeles 90036. ©2019 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without priorwritten permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019 THE LIST LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 15

TALENT AGENCIESRank Agency

• name

• address

• website

Agents• L.A. County

Notable Clients(partial list)

Profile• year founded

Top Executive• name

• title

• phone

Amsel Eisenstadt Frazier & Hinojosa Inc.5055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 865Los Angeles 90036; aefhtalent.com

9 Fred Willard, Danny Trejo, Dee Wallace, Joe Piscopo, Micky Dolenz 1992 Michael EisenstadtPresident(323) 939-1188

Coast To Coast Talent Group3350 Barham Blvd.Los Angeles 90068; ctctalent.com

9 NA 1987 Jeremiah DoryonElyah DoryonPrincipals(323) 845-9200

Sutton Barth & Vennari5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700Los Angeles 90036; sbvtalent.com

9 NA 1978 Rita VennariPresident(323) 938-6000

21Talentworks3500 W. Olive Ave., Suite 1400Burbank 91505; talentworksla.com

81 William Shatner, Pam Grier, Josh Brener, Luke Perry, Roger Daltrey, TraceyGold, Betsy Brandt, Jesse Plemons

1982 Harry GoldPresident(818) 972-4300

22Commercial Talent12711 Ventura Blvd., Suite 285Studio City 91604; commercialtalentagency.com

7 NA 1998 Neil KreppelSheila Di MarcoCEOPresident(818) 505-1431

Dattner Dispoto and Associates304 S. Broadway Suite 405Los Angeles 90013; ddatalent.com

7 NA 1987 Bill DispotoPresident(310) 474-4585

24McDonald/Selznick Associates3575 Cahuenga West, Suite 390Los Angeles 90068; msaagency.com

6 Kenny Ortega, Jamie King, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, Mark Kanemura,Bryan Tanaka, Ashley Everett, George Chakiris, Shannon Holtzapffel, DanielEzralow, Tony Testa, Jerry Mitchell

2000 Julie McDonaldTony SelznickOwners, Senior Agents(323) 957-6680

Osbrink Agency4343 Lankershim Blvd., Suite 100Universal City 91602; osbrinkagency.com

61 NA 1993 Cindy OsbrinkScott WineOwners(818) 760-2488

1 Business Journal estimate.NA - Not Available Note: Information on this list was provided by representatives of the agencies. To the best of ourknowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy andthoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on

company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, LosAngeles 90036. ©2019 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without priorwritten permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295.

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THE LIST Ranked by full-time registered securities brokers in L.A. CountySECURITIES BROKERAGE FIRMS

Rank Brokerage• name

• address

• website

L.A. CountyEmployment• securities brokers

• total employees

Services Offered(partial list)

Profile• headquarters

• offices (L.A./total)

Top Local Executive• name

• title

• phone

1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management444 S. Flower St., 26th FloorLos Angeles 90071; morganstanley.com

6781,174

brokerage and investment advisory, financial and wealthplanning

New York16 / NA

Curtis PetersonRegional Director(213) 553-3320

2Merrill Lynch100 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles 90401; ml.com

472686

brokerage, investment advisory, banking, trust, and otherfinancial services and products

Charlotte, N.C.423 / 3,073

Jeff MarkhamRegion Executive(800) 937-0620

3Wells Fargo Advisors707 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles 90017; wellsfargoadvisors.com

3821,179

financial advisory, brokerage, asset management, retirementplanning

St. Louis114 / 3,219

Terry ChaseRegional President of the WesternRegion(800) 869-3557

4UBS Financial Services Inc.2000 Avenue of the Stars, Seventh FloorLos Angeles 90067; ubs.com

375NA

brokerage, wealth management, retirement planning,insurance, investments, lending services, investment banking

Zurich & Basel,Switzerland11 / 350

Todd LociceroManaging Director, PrivateWealth Management Market Head(888) 843-6991

5Farmers Financial Solutions31051 Agoura RoadWestlake Village 91361; farmersinsurance.com

322NA

mutual funds, 529 college savings plans, retirement plans,qualified tax saving investment plans, variable life insurance

Westlake Village322 / 4,771

John MuetingPresident(866) 888-9739

6Western International Securities Inc.70 S. Lake Ave, Seventh FloorPasadena 91101; wisdirect.com

19150

independent broker dealer, fee-based asset management,financial planning, investment adviser services

Pasadena48 / 177

Donald BizubCEO(888) 793-7717

7Wedbush Securities1000 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles 90017; wedbush.com

168326

brokerage, investment advisory, wealth management,retirement planning, investment banking, equity research,correspondent clearing

Los AngelesNA / 100

Rich JablonskiGary WedbushCo-Presidents(213) 688-8000

8Fidelity Investments12201 Seal Beach Blvd.Seal Beach 90740; fidelity.com

155165

wealth management, brokerage, investment guidance andplanning, income products and annuities, active traderservices, IRAs, charitable giving

Boston10 / 209

Linda ParkMarket Leader(800) 544-5853

NA - Not Available Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives of the companies. Brokerages areranked by the number of registered, full-time securities brokers in L.A. County offices. To the best of our knowledge, thisinformation is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list,

omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead tothe Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles 90036. ©2019Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior written permission fromthe editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295.

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