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Ivan M. Illán, CFS, has directly raised and managed over $1 billion in assets from both institutional and retail clients. He is the founder and chief investment officer of an independent wealth management firm based in Los Angeles. As a Forbes Contributor, an Investopedia Premier Advisor, and Five Star Wealth Manager, Illán’s insights are published routinely on both the financial advisory and capital markets.
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