Arktos Wealth Management

03/12/2026

Fees for checked luggage, medical co-pays, trash service, CPAs, attorneys...it seems we are surrounded in an increasingly fee-driven society. But how often do servicers receiving fees actually validate the worth of the work provided?

For more than 20-years in financial advisory services, I’ve learned that one topic shows up in nearly every client conversation: advisory fees. Unlike commissions, fees are fully transparent—you always know what you’re paying, and they generally reflect both the size of your portfolio and the ...

01/23/2026

Another fantastic Client Appreciation Event is in the books! First and foremost, we’d like to express gratitude for our amazing clients who trust us to help guide them on their financial journey. We wouldn’t be here without you!

Additionally, we were so honored to have our special guest speakers educate us on the symbiotic relationship between health and wealth — and how each enhances the other.

Thank you, Dr. Jason Chiriano from VivaLife Healing Center - Rancho Cucamonga, for showing us just how powerful we can be when it comes to achieving optimal health and longevity.

And thank you, Jamie Given, LMFT, LPCC from Given Guidance Family Counseling for bringing us a compassionate, practical approach to reframing mental health as a form of wealth that deserves intentional care and protection.

And finally…

Much appreciation to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Pasadena for providing our clients with a gorgeous venue, delicious food, and a professional, hard working staff!

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01/04/2026

https://arktoswealth.com/news-events/from-a-pond-to-an-ocean/

Investing in the real economy requires access to not only to publicly traded stocks, but the private sector as well. This is an area that most investors who trade public stocks may not be aware of, nor do they know how to access it. By ignoring the private sector, an investor could be missing out [....

12/31/2025

Wherever & however you choose to ring in 2026, we at Arktos Wealth Management wish you a safe & happy celebration! Check out these fun & "lucky" New Year's Eve traditions from around the world…(answers in comments)

11/26/2025

𝑻𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚:

Thank you for being part of our story this year ~ and letting us be a part of yours! We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and connected holiday season with those you love.

11/03/2025

Think your health and wealth aren't linked in some way? Think again. You have more to gain by taking care of both!

Increasing your 'health span' is key; managing your wealth properly can help make it more attainable

10/16/2025

With the recent round of employees being laid off from JPL, many of those employees will have experienced two devastating blows to their financial plan when you consider the Eaton fire that may have also burned up their home. Being laid off brings on unwarranted challenges that may need some serious planning.

If you have a friend, colleague, or family member affected by this event, I would be happy to engage in a short conversation with them to provide some short and long-term solutions.

Another round of layoffs has ripped through La Canada Flintridge's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, leaving 550 employees without jobs, some of whom are already reeling after being impacted by January's wildfires.

09/25/2025

Unexpected life events can turn our financial world upside down. Enter: Contingency Planning that puts everything back in balance

As an advisor for almost 20 years, I’ve heard a lot of excuses and justifications for why someone is behind on their savings – whether that be their retirement account or just plain old cash reserves. But when I dig deeper and get to the core reason for why someone can’t, won’t, or hasn’t ...

06/05/2025

Transform your tired old kitchen into the one you’ve always wanted. Modern Twig has the goods!

05/29/2025

Arktos Wealth Management and Given Guidance Family Counseling are combining their respective expertise to shed light on a much needed conversation in our community:

Financial stress and mental health.

About the Speakers:

❖ Frank Virgallito is the founder and CEO of Arktos Wealth Management where he’s been serving the Glendale and surrounding communities since 2006. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Frank is passionate about building long-term relationships with his clients and working respectfully together with them through life-changing events and unexpected, challenging times on their financial journey.

❖ Jamie Given is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the founder and Executive Director of Given Guidance Family Counseling. She helps individuals and families heal generational patterns and build healthier relationships. Jamie brings a compassionate, practical approach to understanding how our emotional and relational histories shape our behaviors around money, empowering people to make value-driven choices.

*𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨

03/19/2025

Peaks and valleys in the market are normal occurrences that happen about every 2-years on average. Here’s why it feels so different every time…
https://arktoswealth.com/news-events/markets-move-into-correction-territory/