For Ashley Warne, financial planning has always been about helping people feel more confident and organized. “I’m a second-generation financial advisor, and I learned from my dad that this work is really about grit and compassion,” says the Raymond James advisor and founder of Financial Formwork, a private wealth management practice. “More than anything, I want to be an approachable person who helps demystify and organize people’s finances.” A true local, Warne grew up in Pacific Palisades and attended Curtis School and Harvard-Westlake. After learning that her Palisades office had been lost in the fire, she relocated her practice to Brentwood Village to remain close to the community she knows so well. A mother herself, Warne says raising her son with her architect husband gives her a deeper understanding of the financial conversations many women want to have. “Financial tasks often fall into the ‘important but not urgent’ category,” she says. “Sometimes people just need a little accountability—and a safe place to ask questions.” As she settles into Brentwood, she’s enjoying discovering new neighborhood favorites while staying connected to the westside. 100 Barrington Walk, Suite A; 310-574-9450; raymondjames.com/advisorashley
“Not only is The Brow Fixx two doors down from my office, but they made me realize how eyebrow tint is supposed to look on fair skin. Go see Brenda.” 100 Barrington Walk, Suite C; 310-545-9079; thebrowfixx.com
“Clare V. is the ultimate LA cool-girl place for me. I have endless bags and straps that I love to mix and match.” 225 26th St., Suite 19B; 424-252-9217; clarev.com
“I’ve been going to The Studio (MDR) for what feels like forever. The workouts never get easier somehow, but you can really turn your brain off through the pain.” 330 W. Washington Blvd., Suite B, Marina Del Rey; 310-593-4323; thestudiomdr.com
“The Palisades Dentists is another Palisades business that set up shop in Brentwood. I actually enjoy visiting and laughing through a teeth cleaning with Rebecca.” 11980 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 619; 310-459 2303; thepalidentists.com
“Jon & Vinny’s is a must. I could easily eat the Salad Days pizza every day.” 11938 San Vicente Blvd.; 310-442-2733; jonandvinnys.com
“Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars has the most delicious paletas that we enjoy almost every weekend. We each eat one there and then take some to go.” 11551 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; 424-402-8038; mateosicecreamla.com
“We are pie people. When we got married, we had multiple pies instead of a wedding cake. For me, the key lime pie from Winston Pies is everything.” 11678 San Vicente Blvd.; 310-207-5743; winstonpies.com