Alla, my Tax Pro, was awesome. The receptionist (Jackie, I think? apologies if I'm wrong!) was also…read morean absolute angel, everyone at THIS location was amazing. Super helpful, super kind, super informative, awesome people skills, etc. Do NOT let the nasty trolls at the Venice location, further south down Lincoln Blvd. scare you away from using H&R Block. Stay in Santa Monica, north of the 10 freeway, and you'll have a completely different experience.

I spoke to a tax person named Allah at H & R Block in Santa Monica on Lincoln boulevard and she was…read morethe worst communicator and just so unprofessional. I had a phone consultation with her to see how much my taxes would cost to have done and told her as an independent contractor how many 1099s I had so she could give me a price when she added the details onto the computer. She said she needed to call me back and she would leave me the price on my voicemail if she didn't catch me in person. So she called me back and the message said that the estimate cost of my taxes would be $200 that she left on my voicemail. I called back to their office and asked Amber the clerk if Allah could email me a estimate of the $200 that she gave me on the phone. I thought to myself in my head that if it was a little bit more even $250-$300 that it would be okay, if it went a Little over the estimate. The front desk clerk Amber came back to me and said that Allah said that it would be between $400 and $500 for my taxes to have them done. I told her that I Specifically had talked to Allah and have a voice message that it would be an estimate of $200 maybe a little bit more. Alllah went back on her word and was a Horrible communicator and maybe just said $200 in order for me to get into the office there and then they would have charged me more. She told me she never said that it was $200 and I said I have your voicemail I've listened to it a couple of times. I told them to cancel my appointment. And by the way, she had gotten that estimate of $200 for ONE 1099 form. I found out with my later conversation with her. I Specifically given her Three 1099 forms of the information that I had in order for her to get the right financial information from the computer. Allah doesn't even know how to communicate. Why is she even in this business if she doesn't know how to speak to people and give them the clarification they need and be a professional?

So glad we are with Solum Insurance. This is a family run business and it really feels like it. I…read morecan always get directly in touch with someone when I need to, and they regularly reach out to me with updates and suggestions about how to improve my rates. Everyone at Solum Insurance is extremely professional, but at the same time I feel like they really know us and care about us on a personal level. Thank you Solum Insurance!

I've had a number of insurance agents over the years, but Mike is by far the most helpful and…read moreknowledgeable I've know. After I switched from another agent, he came out to my house and we went over my home and auto insurance needs and reviewed my current policies. He corrected a number of errors the prior agent had made in setting up my polices. He spent a lot of time reviewing my situation and going over everything with me. He explained areas that I might consider changes. No pressure to buy what I didn't want. I highly recommend Mike.

Great customer service with added bonus of added security in access. I appreciate the off hours…read moresecurity features with the Summer season bringing high visitor traffic to the community, always feel safe using the ATM on weekends and holidays for how secure the Malibu branch is but I prefer to patronize when it's open for how lovely and helpful the staff is. Would give them 10 stars if possible, a 100 is more in line with the customer service at this branch and Westlake Village also.

I have my business account here - with a line of credit and credit cards too. The staff are…read moreAMAZING at First Bank. 1. Quick service inside the bank (either with the teller or their live operator ATM which is also awesome). 2. Free and good coffee! 3. Every time I need to grow they quickly loan me more cash with easy and speed! I have zero affiliation with this bank except as a client and they are truly the best. On the odd occasion that I called their customer service I was connected to English speaking customer service IN AMERICA. A great businesss bank for sure!

One of my favourite Chase branches in the area. The only downside is that there is only one window…read moreopen whenever I'm there, but I have never had to wait very long. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Again this location continues to be the worst. It is 10:30am on a Friday, and the bank is randomly…read moreCLOSED for 15-30 minutes. What? I don't understand how this location continues to operate this way.

Customer service. Check. Expertise. Check…read moreValue. Check This is how things should be done Neat and tidy. Everything in its place and no chaos. Other tax places ( H&R Block I'm looking at you) could learn how an office is really supposed to be run. Thank you for saving me money both tax wise and cost wise. I almost made a big mistake using the green box people but I found this place because my experience at the other was so bad. This was the polar opposite. Polished and professional. Take my word for it go here and give the chain store a pass.

Andy Torosyan with HCVT was recommended to us, and he was very helpful in advising on a complex tax…read moresituation, including calling out an important thing to know that we weren't aware of and which could have had major negative tax implications if we had proceeded without doing it right.

I needed some information today on a policy we have with him, it was late in the afternoon …read more I called Oren , not only did he pick up himself , but he was very patient with me and extremely efficient . I was so grateful to resolve my issue in 10 min . Very professional and kind .

Oren had helped us out, and my parents before me. He is easy and fantastic to work with, cares…read moreabout his customers, and works to get you not only a great price BUT also the coverage you need.

Re: Purchase in June 2011…read more Cheryl and Jeff Fox are both very experienced agents who always have the clients' best interests in mind. Cheryl assisted me in the purchase of a townhome in Tarzana and I could not be more happier in how the transaction closed just before my two week vacation abroad. She is professional, personable, detail-oriented, cuts through the BS, and this lady is all business. Her keen and perceptive communication throughout the process was constant and surprisingly accessible throughout the day and night which meant that during crunch time she was reachable when it counted. No question is out of bounds for Cheryl, ask her anything about the business and you'll get a straight up honest response; no baloney ever. She is increasingly tech savvy too, which meant that I could continue with my life/work while she works for me and coordinates with my mortgage broker. (Using a snappy Fujitsu ScanSnap document scanner was a life saver in handling paperwork and it helped me keep pace with the Foxes!) One of the most admirable qualities was how accomodating, supportive and ethical Cheryl was and I was definitely impressed many times while working with her and Jeff. Especially when a deal turned sour, she and her husband were definitely the people you want on your team and they will honor any commitments they promise--it's hard to find trustworthiness like this in the Real Estate business. People like Cheryl and Jeff are hard to find, veterans at their game and increasingly adaptable in a ever-changing industry becoming more and more tech-centric. Give the Foxes a call, you'll want them as your partner for a long time.

My wife and I had the privilege of working with Jeff and Cheryl Fox from October 2017 through the…read moreend of May 2018. We recently closed escrow on our first home and can unequivocally say without hesitation, that we would not have been successful without Jeff and Cheryl's guidance, expertise, advice, and support. As first time home buyers, it was very important for my wife and I to become familiar with the process and have someone walk us through each step from beginning to end...Jeff and Cheryl filled that role, above and beyond our expectations. Not only is their knowledge of the real estate and financial markets at the highest level, they also each possess the unique ability to explain and teach to those who are completely unfamiliar with the nuances of each system. After our conversations with Jeff and Cheryl and asking our questions, my wife and I felt completely prepared to make the best decisions for our respective situation. As our work with them moved into the escrow process, Jeff and Cheryl never wavered in their unending support for us and we always knew that they were working on our behalf. Perhaps the most important factor for me in this process was communication, and both Jeff and Cheryl ensured that they kept my wife and I abreast of every detail that we needed to be addressed. Whether it was through phone calls and/or emails, I felt involved in each step of the process with no stone unturned. Overall, with the level of complexity and importance of such a financial transaction, it was important for me to have a trusting and working relationship with our real estate agents, and Jeff and Cheryl made sure that took place. I will absolutely work with Jeff and Cheryl on any future real estate/financial transaction that comes my way and would undoubtedly recommend their services to others without hesitation.

Veronica might be great but her team is awful!…read more I have talked to several others that have done business with this company and are very unhappy. I wish I spoke to them first :( Specially very displeased with the staff and their lack of knowledge in the space. For your sake, pick another company to work with. You will be very happy you didn't interact with these very unprofessional bunch of people.

Vanessa has been an invaluable asset to our startup. She joined us before we even had an office…read morespace, I think we first met her in a cafe, and has helped streamline our accounting, payroll, and financial organization. Most of all I have appreciated her attention to detail and patience with us as we've grown. I would highly recommend Kruze consulting to any business who needs a trustworthy and reliable accountant.