LOS ANGELES' TOP ART ADVISORS GUIDING COLLECTORS AND COLLECTIONS

Nancy Gamboa doesn’t just advise collectors, she curates legacies. Since 2012, she has guided private clients from finance, media, and entertainment in building collections that blend market savvy with cultural weight. Nancy’s expertise spans contemporary art in every form from paintings and sculpture to immersive installations and time-based works.

Her influence extends beyond private walls. She orchestrated a landmark donation of 300 Los Angeles–based works to LACMA, MoCA, and the Hammer Museum. With a rare mix of regional insight and global perspective, Nancy brings curiosity, rigor, and a little magic to every acquisition, earning her a reputation as one of LA’s most trusted art advisors.

Annie Wharton thrives at the intersection of private collecting and public art. For over 20 years, she has helped collectors acquire works that are both conceptually rich and personally meaningful. As founder of Annie Wharton Art Consulting, she has placed works in institutions like the Whitney, Fundación Jumex, LACMA, and MoCA, while shaping public art projects for the City of Culver City and LA County.

Annie’s approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and visionary, connecting collectors with artists whose practices resonate with both personal taste and long-term cultural impact. Every acquisition she guides is a conversation between artist, collector, and the broader art world.

Victoria Burns has spent over 30 years turning collectors’ visions into collections that dazzle and endure. Splitting her time between Los Angeles and New York, she guides clients through the exhilarating maze of Modern and Contemporary Art, uncovering works that surprise, delight, and hold lasting value. From sleek galleries to hidden studio gems, Victoria knows how to connect collectors with pieces that feel uniquely theirs.

Her clients range from private collectors in LA, New York, and Chicago to prestigious institutions like the MacArthur Foundation and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. As an Executive Board Member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors and Co-Founder of Angeles Art Fund, Victoria combines savvy market insight with a genuine passion for supporting artists.

Barbara Guggenheim is more than an art advisor, she’s a storyteller, guiding collectors to shape collections that reflect who they are. With a PhD from Columbia and decades of teaching, lecturing, and writing, Barbara brings authority, insight, and a dash of wit to every transaction.

Her advisory practice spans acquisitions and sales, helping clients buy and sell works with confidence. Known for her discerning eye and strategic approach, Barbara combines scholarship with market know-how, ensuring each collection is a reflection of taste, vision, and cultural significance.

John Wolf is a Los Angeles-based global art advisor who helps collectors, corporations, and institutions acquire museum-quality contemporary art. With a deep network of galleries, artists, and collectors worldwide, John offers access to works that define a moment in art.

Through private brokerage, collection management, and appraisal services, he balances curatorial vision with business savvy, helping clients make acquisitions that are as meaningful as they are strategic. Education and guidance are central to his process, making him a trusted partner for collectors looking to navigate the art world with confidence.