Robert Appleby

I'm Rob Appleby, currently the Operations/Compliance Manager for Angeles Retirement Consulting | LPL Financial. What I do in addition to being Lillian's spouse is to free her up from as much of the administative and technology related functions as possible so that she can focus on what she does best - being available for our clients in realizing their and their family's dreams through financial stability and planning. 

I am not the financial guru my wife is. I came into this field to assist my wife after retiring from public service as an adoptions social worker. What I am well versed in is in focusing on the current circumstances and needs of my clients. There is a principal in social work of taking a client as they are. This means accepting and valuing their unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths. It also involves creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to share their stories, challenges, and goals. I see this concept applying to our work in financial planning.  

I hold a Bachlor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I am currently working on preparing for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 exam. A professional designation for securities industry professionals who are qualified to sell securities products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and assisting clients in wealth management and financial planning.