John Hakopian
President, First Foundation AdvisorsFirst Foundation
WHY: Was co-founder of original company in 1990; has driven it to $5.3B in assets. Oversees the vision, strategy, operations, and development of investment management services for the firm, which also has a bank.
IN THE NEWS: Was on parent’s board of directors from 2007 to 2024 when he was one of five board members to resign following shakeup of board of directors and management.Â
NOTABLE: Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in economics in three years from UCI; MBA in finance from USC.
