Azi Manoussi
Owner
(818) 933-5222 x101
azi@wisebusinesses.com
 
Azi is the Co-Founder of Wise Business Advisors and has been involved with the sale of business opportunities since 2002. She obtained her bachelor’s degree with honors in Commerce from the University of Ottawa. In 2004, she joined Sunbelt Business Advisors of California and quickly became an industry leader. Her approachable manner, understanding of the complexity of the business world, and ability to educate both the sellers and the buyers in a simple way has allowed her to be a trustworthy and successful business broker. Over the past several years, Azi has been able to match more qualified buyers, sellers and businesses together than any other business broker by explaining all of the opportunities, benefits, and values of owning a business. Azi values the importance of trust and she stands tall when it comes to providing the highest level of service. Azi finds and applies creative financing solutions to the buyers options, which in turn facilitates the sale of each business.

 
 
 
Shawn Salehian
Owner
(818) 933-5222 x102
shawn@wisebusinesses.com
 
Shawn is also a Co-Founder of Wise Business Advisors and has managed and owned several successful businesses in retail, wholesale, and the distribution. With over 20 years of experience, Shawn understands the needs of both the buyer and seller in a transaction. Shawn believes in exceeding buyer and seller expectations and strives to create a win-win situation for all. Shawn received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Systems engineering. His diverse background combined with his educational background makes him an asset as a business consultant for every client.

 
 
 
Armin Soleimani
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x114
armin@wisebusinesses.com
 

 
 
 
Brenda Bernhard, CBB
Business Advisor
(818) 321-6456
brenda.bernhard@yahoo.com
 
Brenda embodies the ideal combination of skills for a business advisor; over 20 years of successful small, mid-market and large corporation transaction history, superb negotiating skills, expertise in marketing, 1-on-1 personal approach and relentless effort and enthusiasm for your transaction. Business savvy, transaction experienced, valuation and accounting experienced, a solid support staff and an office with in-house lending. Her strong negotiation skills, combined with impeccable integrity and true desire to succeed make Brenda a prudent choice as your Business Broker! Brenda is a respected member of the California business community. After two decades of innovative sales and marketing concepts – getting her clients to the right audience at the right time, she knows how to get your company sold.

 
 
 
Cynthia Luther
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x113
cyndi@wisebusinesses.com
 
Cynthia’s experience as an Alliance Marketing and Sales Executive, partnering Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Kraft, Radisson Hotels, McDonald’s, Nestle, Pepsi, Hollywood Video, Seagram’s, and more, together with mega companies like Disney, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, NBC/Universal, and Paramount Pictures, gives her the edge in knowing how to structure and secure deals that are mutually beneficial. Cynthia’s commitment to handling every business opportunity with the utmost professionalism and integrity, partnered with her sales and marketing talents brings buyers and sellers together for a win-win outcome. A Los Angeles native, Cynthia holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Psychology. She is also a Notary, Loan Signing Agent.

 
 
 
Ely Paulsen
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x107
ely@wisebusinesses.com
 
As an entrepreneur, Ely has relied on her determination and interpersonal skills to pursue her career goals in the United States. Back in the 1990s she emigrated from a rapidly changing USSR and obtained her B.A. in social science at UCLA. After graduating, she worked in marketing and sales for a major manufacturing company in Los Angeles. Gaining several years of experience, Ely then saw a tremendous value in joining the Wise Business Advisors where she could help people achieve their dreams of owning their own business. Ely’s personal background, education, and experience along with her advanced training in the business brokerage industry gives her a unique advantage as a specialist. She is dedicated to helping her clients and holds confidentiality to the utmost importance.

 
 
 
David Dabiri
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x 109
david@wisebusinesses.com
 
With 22 years of business experience including launching and managing well known companies and working in high level management positions, David is a powerhouse when it comes to business consulting. David’s background began in 1985 in a family business, a grassroots company specializing in sportswear. By 1987, David made the company soar with his expertise in production and management, with sales reaching $30 million just a mere 2 years later. He later on applied his methods to Blue Island of California, where he helped generate sales volumes in excess of $35 million within 3 years time. His experience includes managing accounts with many well known fortune 500 companies, David has a trained eye and a special knack for the business world and with his friendly and inviting personality, anyone would love to work with him.

 
 
 
Gina Kianpour
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x 104
gina@wisebusinesses.com
 
Gina joined Wise Business Advisors to add her unique experience to the Business Opportunities Field. Being in the Fashion Industry and dealing with the manufacturing of products overseas she saw the opportunity in the ever increasing demand for the Import and Export of goods. She started her own Customs Brokerage Firm building it from the bottom up with a handful of clients which supported her with loyalty and their belief in her ability. She is a successful Entrepreneur with a respected name in the Import and Export community. A seasoned Agent and Mortgage Broker, Gina has vast experience in negotiating, financing and brokering commercial transactions to a successful close. Her integrity, strong work ethic and most importantly the desire to serve her client’s needs is what makes her the right Agent for both Buyer and Seller.

 
 
 
Kevin Khalili
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 ext 117
kevin@wisebusinesses.com
 

 
 
 
Judith Loh
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222 x 118
judy@wisebusinesses.com
 

 
 
 
Marcel Farrokhi
Business Consultant
(818) 933-5222 ext 120
marcel@wisebusinesses.com
 

 
 
 
Melody Salehian
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222
melody@wisebusinesses.com
 

 
 
 
Tony Kogak
Business Advisor
(818) 933-5222×106
tony@wisebusinesses.com
 
Tony is a Licensed California Broker with 20 years of business experience. He holds an MBA degree from Pepperdine University with a concentration in business finance and was accepted into the esteemed Beta Gamma Sigma society as an honorary member for high scholastic achievement. Tony comes from a family of entrepreneurs and has built businesses from the ground floor. He successfully managed a cosmetic manufacturing company for over ten years. With a passion for business as well as consulting, he joined the Wise Business Advisors’ Team and understands firsthand the intricacies of buying and selling a business. He enjoys working with business owners and believes in building strong client relationships and is committed to exceeding their expectations.

 
 
Wise Business Advisors
16101 Ventura Blvd. Ste 325
Encino, Ca 91436
Tel:(818)933-5222
Fax:(818)933-5226