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Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Newport Beach's Boras, Gilchrist among honorees at inaugural OC Sports Awards
ANAHEIM — As high profile as he is, Newport Beach-based sports agent Scott Boras is often behind the scenes when he negotiates deals for his baseball player clients. Boras, sitting in the front row at Dodger Stadium, ended up on television during Sunday night's Dodgers game against the visiting New York Yankees after snagging a ninth-inning foul ball. 'I told ESPN, has your programming gotten to the level where you're going to interview some guy catching a foul ball?' Boras joked in an interview Tuesday night. 'You know, baseball has given me everything I have. It's frankly a very small community, when you think about it.' Two nights later, Boras was again in the spotlight about 30 miles south on the 5 Freeway. He was at Angel Stadium for the inaugural OC Sports Awards, where he received the Lifetime Achievement award. Boras, 72, has negotiated nearly $4 billion in contracts for his clients over the years and doesn't appear to be slowing down. Just last year, client Juan Soto signed a $765-million contract with the New York Mets, the largest in sports history. Longtime Boras client and Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux was on hand Tuesday to present Boras with his award at the event hosted by the Orange County Sports Commission. Boras seemed to appreciate Maddux being there, noting his extensive durability — 355 wins during a 23-year Major League Baseball career, including 17 straight seasons with at least 15 wins. He's also proud of his namesake Boras Baseball Classic, which has had more than 500 participants hear their names called in the Major League Baseball draft, including four No. 1 overall picks. '[Maddux] taught me how to manage greatness,' Boras said during his acceptance speech. 'Managing greatness is so difficult, because the athlete is invincible, and yet you have to give them advice and counsel to protect them. You have to have the courage to approach greatness and let them understand the word, 'No.'' Newport Beach's Kaleigh Gilchrist was another local honoree at the OC Sports Awards. The former Newport Harbor and USC women's water polo star, a three-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist, received the Evolution Award. Gilchrist, also a standout surfer, retired from water polo and married Tom Gehret last August, following the completion of the Paris Olympics, where Team USA placed fourth. Gehret also attended Tuesday's event. Gilchrist, 33, said she is trying to figure out what's next. She does have an opportunity to be the director of surf operations at the Snug Harbor Surf Park, which has been proposed at the Newport Beach Golf Course. 'We still have to get [the facility] passed by council, but hopefully, if all things go as planned, we'll be open by spring of 2028,' she said. 'It's obviously a dream job. Wave pools are popping up everywhere, and I think they're going to be the next best thing of surfing. To be involved from day one to when it's open would be really special.' Former Mater Dei High, USC and NFL quarterback Matt Leinart served as the night's host, with the ceremony starting on time despite lightning and thunder in the area that disrupted a planned red carpet. The OC Sports Awards were co-founded by Orange County Sports Commission executive director Anthony Brenneman and Revolver Sports Public Relations founder and chief executive Amanda Samaan. Brenneman said the sports commission separated from a larger tourism bureau into its own nonprofit last year. Other honorees included the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, a Villa Park native, as the Male Pro Athlete of the Year. Professional surfer Caroline Marks, a San Clemente resident, was named Female Pro Athlete of the Year. Legendary surfer Kelly Slater was the ICON Honoree, late Angels founding owner Gene Autry was the Legacy Honoree and the Jessie Rees Foundation was honored as Philanthropist of the Year. High school and college athletes also earned awards for their excellence. 'We wanted to give an opportunity to honor everyone at every level,' Samaan said. 'We also wanted to honor those have come before us to even be here, like Gene Autry. To be able to do it in his house that he built was a full circle moment that we were really honored to be able to do our first year.' Freeman was not in attendance, as the Dodgers hosted the Mets on Tuesday night. He had a short video message for attendees and a memorable game on the field, hitting a walk-off double in the Dodgers' 6-5 win.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
CBRE Arranges $25.7-Million Sale of Westport Plaza & Square in Costa Mesa
CBRE announced the sale of Westport Plaza & Square, a 39,334-square-foot shopping center along East 17th Street in Costa Mesa, California, to Asana Partners for $25.7 million. CBRE's National Retail Partners-West (NPR-West) team, led by Jimmy Slusher along with Megan Lanni and Shaya Northrup, represented both the seller, Newport Beach-based Space Investment Partners, and the buyer, Asana Partners, in the transaction. Westport Plaza & Square is located at 369 East 17th Street and 1685 Tustin Avenue in Costa Mesa. The property is 97% leased to a mix of popular local tenants, including neighborhood staples Plums Café & Catering, Fleur De Lys, Crumbl Cookies, Common Thread, House of Yogurt, Massimos Pizza, Laser Away and others. 'Westport Plaza & Square enjoys one of the premier retail locations in Orange County. Surrounded by a vibrant mix of national and specialty grocers, upscale dining, stylish boutiques and affluent demographics, the property location serves as its anchor and provides a competitive edge,' said Lanni. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2002 and 2018, the center encompasses 13.73 acres of leased land and benefits from over 535 feet of linear frontage along East 17th Street. Westport Plaza & Square is subject to a long-term ground lease through 2079, with a total remaining term, inclusive of options, of just over 54 years. According to Slusher, 'The sale of Westport Plaza & Square marks a milestone for Costa Mesa's East 17th Street, with the buyer, Asana Partners, becoming the first institutional investor to commit capital along this retail corridor. This acquisition reflects the growing confidence in the area's long-term value and underscores the strategic positioning of the property in the heart of this retail hub.' 'With its compelling neighborhood demographics, the Westport Plaza & Square acquisition aligns with our strategy of targeting well-located, retail assets where we see an opportunity to continue to elevate the shopping and dining experience for the community,' said Bri Baffer, director of investments for Asana Partners. Slusher continued, 'The strong competition to acquire Westport Plaza & Square – from a distinguished pool of well-capitalized investors, including institutional capital – demonstrates investors' preference to own top-tier assets with seasoned, high-performing tenancy, even without a traditional anchor.' Information was sourced from CBRE. Learn more by contacting
Los Angeles Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Genesis Bank to Complete Acquisition of Beverly Hills-Headquartered Excel Bank
Acquisition targeted to close mid-June 2025 Newport Beach-based Genesis Bank has announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals, as well as approval from the shareholders of Excel Bank, a tradename of EH National Bank, to complete its previously announced agreement to acquire Excel. The acquisition is expected to close in mid-June 2025. 'Over these past couple of months, we have been able to gain a deeper understanding of Excel's market presence, client base, team talent, products and services, and we are enthusiastic about this 'in-market' acquisition,' said Stephen H. Gordon, chairman and chief executive officer of Genesis Bank. 'We plan to leverage Excel's prime banking office located in Beverly Hills in the Rolex building at 9420 Wilshire Blvd. at Canon Dr. as Genesis Bank's 'Los Angeles Headquarters,' and in Temecula at 27720 Jefferson Ave. along the 15/215 Freeway corridor as the Bank's 'Inland Empire Headquarters.' We have already strategized around the numerous opportunities to do more business with existing and prospective clients of Genesis Bank and Excel Bank, utilizing our leading technology platform and comprehensive depository and treasury cash management products, services and solutions. We are excited to hit the ground running once we officially close this acquisition, while making an even greater impact on the communities we serve across Southern California. Accordingly, we greatly look forward to welcoming Excel Bank's clients to Genesis Bank and our expanded team and market presence.' Gordon added, 'We are pleased to have received all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals, thereby enabling Genesis Bank to move forward to complete and close the acquisition of Excel Bank in mid-June 2025. Additionally, we are targeted to seamlessly complete the systems integration of Excel's core banking platform shortly following the completion of the acquisition, which will enable Excel clients to then immediately access and utilize Genesis Bank's suite of sophisticated commercial banking products, services and solutions, all supported by talented bankers and delivered through a technology platform that is on par with larger money-center banks.' Genesis Bank is a California state-chartered commercial bank focused on serving the financial needs of small to mid-sized businesses and owners and investors in income-producing multifamily and commercial real estate located in the Bank's target markets of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Information was sourced from BusinessWire. To learn more, contact whan@
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forty-five UBS Financial Advisors in Southern California and Hawaii Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List
SAN DIEGO, NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & HONOLULU, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Wealth Management US announced today that 45 financial advisors based in the Southern California and Hawaiian areas of the firm's Pacific Desert market have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2025. Of the advisors, 24 are based in UBS's Orange County offices; 17 are from San Diego County area offices; one is in Riverside, and three are in Honolulu. Newport Beach-based advisor Mark Binder was also recognized as one of the top 250 advisors nationally on the Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list for 2025. "These incredibly skilled wealth advisors earned this recognition due to their client focus and dedication to providing personalized wealth management," says Justin Frame, Pacific Desert Market Head at UBS. "Our Pacific Desert advisors are committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions and best-in-class service. I applaud them for this terrific achievement." The Southern California and Hawaii UBS advisors named to the list are: Honolulu:Lori Hamano Matthew Megorden Dan Shiu Orange County, CA:Sasha Kottmeier, IrvineChris Price, IrvineJames Chiate, IrvineTony Guinane, IrvineMark Binder, Newport BeachDavid Levine, Newport BeachChris Pitzak, Newport BeachSteve Weber, Newport BeachJim Axelson, Newport CenterMichael Miremadi, Newport CenterThomas Podmajersky, Newport CenterBarry Porter, Newport CenterLynne Sebastian, Newport CenterMarc Foster, Newport CenterBlake Foster, Newport CenterPanfang Fu, Newport CenterBrian Gooding, Newport CenterJeffery Hamilton, Newport CenterEd Levin, Newport CenterJim Riley, Newport CenterNicholas Villasenor, Newport CenterNatalie Barron, Seal BeachLisa Chapman, Seal BeachGino Stumpo, Seal Beach Riverside, CA:Scott Morris San Diego County:Jeffrey Adams, Carmel ValleyTom McMullen, Carmel ValleySteven DeMatteo, Carmel ValleyLuke Ervin, Carmel ValleyBrian Donaldson, La JollaAlex Howell, La JollaScott Sugarman, La JollaAndy Galewski, La JollaBraydon Hamilton, La JollaStephen LaFata, La JollaChris Radici, La JollaBrad Hyldahl, Rancho BernardoCandice Gleeson, San DiegoTom Krumenacker, San DiegoBryan Thompson, San DiegoCourtney Liddy, San DiegoBlair Cannon, San Diego The 2025 Forbes America's Top 250 and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors collectively oversee $16.7 trillion in assets. The rankings, compiled by SHOOK Research, use a combination of quantitative metrics and qualitative insights, including in-depth interviews with firm-nominated candidates. For the full lists and methodologies, visit: and Notes to Editors: Photos available upon request About UBS UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 6.1 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2024. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). © UBS 2025. All rights reserved. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. Although neither UBS Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these ratings, UBS may hire RJ Shook to be a speaker for events. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For press use only. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Hilary McCarthyhilary@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Forty-five UBS Financial Advisors in Southern California and Hawaii Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List
SAN DIEGO, NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS Wealth Management US announced today that 45 financial advisors based in the Southern California and Hawaiian areas of the firm's Pacific Desert market have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2025. Of the advisors, 24 are based in UBS's Orange County offices; 17 are from San Diego County area offices; one is in Riverside, and three are in Honolulu. 'These incredibly skilled wealth advisors earned this recognition due to their client focus and dedication to providing personalized wealth management,' says Justin Frame, Pacific Desert Market Head at UBS. Share Newport Beach-based advisor Mark Binder was also recognized as one of the top 250 advisors nationally on the Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list for 2025. 'These incredibly skilled wealth advisors earned this recognition due to their client focus and dedication to providing personalized wealth management,' says Justin Frame, Pacific Desert Market Head at UBS. 'Our Pacific Desert advisors are committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions and best-in-class service. I applaud them for this terrific achievement.' The Southern California and Hawaii UBS advisors named to the list are: Honolulu: Lori Hamano Matthew Megorden Dan Shiu Orange County, CA: Sasha Kottmeier, Irvine Chris Price, Irvine James Chiate, Irvine Tony Guinane, Irvine Mark Binder, Newport Beach David Levine, Newport Beach Chris Pitzak, Newport Beach Steve Weber, Newport Beach Jim Axelson, Newport Center Michael Miremadi, Newport Center Thomas Podmajersky, Newport Center Barry Porter, Newport Center Lynne Sebastian, Newport Center Marc Foster, Newport Center Blake Foster, Newport Center Panfang Fu, Newport Center Brian Gooding, Newport Center Jeffery Hamilton, Newport Center Ed Levin, Newport Center Jim Riley, Newport Center Nicholas Villasenor, Newport Center Natalie Barron, Seal Beach Lisa Chapman, Seal Beach Gino Stumpo, Seal Beach Riverside, CA: Scott Morris San Diego County: Jeffrey Adams, Carmel Valley Tom McMullen, Carmel Valley Steven DeMatteo, Carmel Valley Luke Ervin, Carmel Valley Brian Donaldson, La Jolla Alex Howell, La Jolla Scott Sugarman, La Jolla Andy Galewski, La Jolla Braydon Hamilton, La Jolla Stephen LaFata, La Jolla Chris Radici, La Jolla Brad Hyldahl, Rancho Bernardo Candice Gleeson, San Diego Tom Krumenacker, San Diego Bryan Thompson, San Diego Courtney Liddy, San Diego Blair Cannon, San Diego The 2025 Forbes America's Top 250 and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors collectively oversee $16.7 trillion in assets. The rankings, compiled by SHOOK Research, use a combination of quantitative metrics and qualitative insights, including in-depth interviews with firm-nominated candidates. For the full lists and methodologies, visit: and Notes to Editors: Photos available upon request About UBS UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 6.1 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2024. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). © UBS 2025. All rights reserved. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. Although neither UBS Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these ratings, UBS may hire RJ Shook to be a speaker for events. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For press use only.
