Meet Akhilesh
Akhilesh, originally from India, earned his Master’s in Economics from the University of Delhi before launching his career at the State Bank of India. Over 15 years in managerial roles, he built a solid foundation in financial services. In 1994, he transitioned to MetLife, and in 2011 became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, committing to a client-first, goal-driven approach.
After the MetLife Premier Client Group was acquired by MassMutual, Akhilesh served with MassMutual Greater Pacific from July 2016 until February 2024. On February 23, 2024, he joined Sovran Advisors, choosing a more open-architecture model to deliver even more customized planning solutions. Affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services LLC as his broker-dealer, he now draws on a broader range of tools and platforms to better meet the unique needs of his clients.
Akhilesh is driven by continuous learning—through industry courses, conferences, and most importantly, the real-world experiences and unique financial challenges of his clients. He has led financial education initiatives for executives and pre-retirees in Southern California, with workshops covering estate planning and retirement distribution strategies.
A lifeātime member of the Million Dollar Round Table, he has qualified for 25 successive years—nine years at the Court of the Table and five times recognized as Top of the Table.
A true Southern Californian at heart, Akhilesh and his wife Neena make their home in Redondo Beach, where he enjoys coastal living and the outdoors.
About My approach
Managing your financial situation and planning for your future goes beyond numbers; it must consider your unique goals, values, and preferences continually. Supported by Sovran's experienced specialists and extensive resources, I take a comprehensive approach with my clients—considering their unique needs and circumstances to craft personalized financial strategies that align with their most important goals.
An Ongoing Partnership for Your Financial Success
Together, we engage in a dynamic process where we regularly assess your needs, explore evolving options, implement strategies, and adjust those in motion as your life and financial goals evolve. This process ensures that you stay on track toward achieving your objectives, no matter what changes life brings.
Understand
your needs
Getting to know you and understanding your unique financial needs and goals to ensure that you receive tailored advice and solutions specific to your financial circumstances and preferences.
Explore
Options
We'll discuss ongoing engagement and service options to find the best fit for your needs. Together, we’ll explore, organize, assess, and prioritize your financial objectives. From this process of discovery, we'll develop strategies and options. Based on your preferences, we'll also set a recurring engagement schedule.
Launch Strategies
As we identify strategies aligned to your goals and preferences, we will work together to put each into action. This process of assessing, exploring options, and putting strategies into action is an ongoing dynamic that we'll continue throughout our relationship. We'll also set up your secure and easy-to-use personal financial portal, providing you with 24/7 access to your accounts and more.
Ongoing Guidance
Our ongoing and scheduled conversations ensure you receive timely, responsive advice, along with strategic sessions to monitor progress and fine-tune strategies. This helps keep you on track, informed, and confident that you're moving steadily toward your financial goals.
A 360° Approach to Informed Financial Decisions
My top priority is helping you address what matters most—whether that’s your financial needs, personal goals, your family, or your business. I take the time to learn about your personal situation, identify your aspirations and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Building long-term relationships based on open and honest communication has been the foundation of my success.
Comprehensive Advice & planning
Actionable guidance that delivers real results by addressing all key aspects of your financial life—helping you get organized, take control, and make more informed decisions.
Key Areas Covered:
- Specializes in retirement income distribution, which is becoming an increased challenge for retirees and pre-retirees, due to market volatility and change in life expectancy.
- Income & Expenses: Manage cash flow and ensure that spending aligns with your objectives.
- Assets & Investments: Analyze your investments and asset allocation to maximize growth and protect your wealth.
- Tax Planning: Explore opportunities to minimize taxes and keep more of your earnings.
- Risk Management: Ensure that you're adequately protected so your financial objectives aren't derailed by unexpected events.
- Estate Planning: Prepare for the future by ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Cetera Wealth Services LLC exclusively provides investment products and services through its representatives. Although Cetera does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Cetera representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is an independent membership organization of life insurance and financial service professionals. Membership levels are based on commissions, premiums, or fees generated within a year from investment and insurance products. Members must apply annually and pay a fee. Members must also adhere to the MDRT Code of Ethics. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award. Top of the table and Court of the table are levels of membership.
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Costa Mesa Office
3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 1240
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 949-471-5810
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our Services
Our comprehensive range of services is meticulously crafted to elevate your journey to financial independence.
Our Principles
From personalized strategies to high-level knowledge, we are here to provide solutions for your prosperity.
