The PIMCO Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in our community by supporting organizations that promote education, health, or youth-related issues – all of which will help people in need to lead more rewarding and responsible lives.

Charles Schwab is a leading financial services provider, yet some of our most rewarding investments have nothing to do with stocks, bonds and mutual funds. That’s why we’re proud to support the WISE organization. For more information about the personal service, expert insights and great value we offer, call or visit the Anaheim, Irvine, Newport Beach or Mission Viejo branches for details.

The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation is a private charitable organization that funds and operates programs in the areas of learning differences and human services. It operates independently of the financial services firm, The Charles Schwab Corporation. To learn more, visit www.schwabfoundation.org. We understand what discerning women want when they evaluate and select a financial advisor. Managing more than $1.2B our goal is simple – exceed client expectations for both service and performance. We can provide results-oriented solutions for your investment, financial planning and banking needs.

First Foundation Advisors provides Wealth Management, Private & Business Banking, Trust and Real Estate Services. Its affiliates offer comprehensive Investment Management, Family Wealth Planning and Education, Complex Estate Planning and Advice to businesses and high net-worth individuals. By combining these solutions under one roof, we make it easier for our clients to receive comprehensive advice with a private banking feel. 　

The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics develops business leaders who create value for their organizations by blending the capacity for sound economic reasoning and a global perspective with the qualities of individual initiative, accountability, effective communication, and integrity. Home of Nobel Prize Winner Vernon L. Smith, the Argyros School was named Business Week magazines Top 50 Undergraduate Business programs in the country in 2009.

The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine offers four dynamic MBA programs – plus PhD and undergraduate business degrees – that deliver its thematic approach to business education: sustainable growth through strategic innovation. It graduates leaders with the exceptional ability to help grow their organizations through analytical decision-making, innovation and collaborative execution. In-class and on-site experiences with real-world business problems give students the edge needed to help companies compete in today’s global economy. For more information visit the website at merage.uci.edu.

Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton is the largest accredited business school on the West Coast, nationally recognized for accreditation of both its Business and Accounting Programs. Mihaylo College is included in Princeton Review’s “Best 296 Business Schools,” and U.S. News and World Report lists California State University, Fullerton’s Master’s Programs among the top ten in the West. Mihaylo provides a world-class business education, offering graduate and undergraduate programs that integrate classroom education with best business practices; technology; award-winning research; functional applications; and real-world experience. Because of its strong support of the mission of WISE and WISE Choices, Mihaylo College has been a sponsor since 1997.

Payden & Rygel is one of the largest privately owned global investment managers, with more than $50 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1983, the firm is a leader in the active management of fixed-income and equity portfolios for a diversified client base. Payden & Rygel advises corporations, foundations and endowments, pension plans, public funds, and individual investors on their overall investment strategies. 　

For 35 years, ICMA-RC has provided retirement plans exclusively for state and local employees. A not-for-profit organization, ICMA-RC manages and administers more than $30 billion for over 750,000 participants in 457 deferred compensation and 401 defined contribution plans, as well as no-fee IRAs and other retirement-related products. 　

Calvert, based in Bethesda, Maryland, is best known as a leader in the field of social investing, celebrating 30 years of helping investors reach their financial goals. Calvert manages thirty-two mutual funds with over $12 billion in assets under management. In 2000, Calvert created the Calvert Social Index, a benchmark for measuring the performance of large, U.S.-based socially responsible companies. 　

Sierra helps conservative investors and retirees manage their wealth so they can maintain a comfortable lifestyle. We target 10% average returns after fees while limiting downside risk to 4%. Since1987, Sierra’s active account management has delivered peace of mind through daily monitoring, prudent allocations and sell discipline. 　

The AAA Four Star ranked Hilton Costa Mesa recently completed $15.5 million in renovations, which features the highly acclaimed Bristol Palms California Bistro and Bar set amidst towering palm trees in the hotel’s naturally lit 7-story atrium. The transformation included renovation of all 486 oversized plush guest rooms, 12 first class suites and 48,000 square feet state-of-the-art meeting space. 　

With a combined 30 years in the production world, the producing staff at Orange County Films is ready to get you where you need to be. Specializing in commercial, corporate and documentary work, Orange County Films has the latest equipment to bring your project in on time and on budget. Whether your production is meant for the web or for television, Orange County Films is ready to assist you.

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