Association Reserves Metropolitan Los Angeles
Know what your property will need. Build a clear plan to fund it.
Association Reserves helps community managers, property leaders, and organizational decision-makers prepare for major repairs and replacements before they become urgent. Our Reserve Studies identify anticipated projects, evaluate current reserves, and provide a clear funding plan leaders can understand, explain, and act on.
Los Angeles is where Association Reserves began in 1986. Today, the Metropolitan Los Angeles team continues to serve properties throughout Los Angeles County with the same focus on detailed analysis, clear reports, responsive service, and long-term planning support.
Every property has assets that will eventually need to be repaired or replaced. The challenge is knowing what is coming, when the work is likely to be needed, what it may cost, and whether current funding is keeping pace.
A Reserve Study from Association Reserves helps the people responsible for the property:
Association Reserves.
Fund honestly. Avoid a crisis.
What Is a Reserve Study?
A clear component inventory identifies the major components the organization is responsible for repairing and replacing and the projects that belong in the long-term plan.
The financial analysis evaluates the strength of current reserves and shows how the property is positioned to meet predictable future expenses.
A customized funding plan gives leaders a clear basis for setting contributions, discussing tradeoffs, and preparing before predictable projects become urgent funding problems.
The right service depends on what information already exists, how current it is, and how much has changed at the property.
Best for properties without a reliable existing Reserve Study or component inventory. The component list, physical analysis, and funding plan are developed from the ground up.
For properties that need an on-site assessment of common area components, including their current condition and remaining useful life, along with updated costs and a revised Reserve funding plan.
For properties that need their Reserve Study updated without a site inspection, using information provided by the association to update project history, Reserve balances, replacement costs, and funding recommendations.
A client-assisted option for appropriate properties. The client develops the physical component information and Association Reserves prepares the financial analysis.
A three-year recurring update option designed to keep reserve information current while creating continuity as leadership, projects, and budgets change.
A Reserve Study is most useful when leaders can understand it, discuss it, and use it. Association Reserves supports clients beyond delivery of the report with planning tools, education, and access to experienced specialists.
Property conditions, project timing, construction costs, reserve balances, and leadership all change over time. Regular updates help keep the funding plan useful and create continuity as people and priorities change.
Professional Association Reserves clients receive access to uPlanIt, our interactive planning tool. Leaders can explore “what-if” scenarios around contribution levels, project timing, replacement costs, and other assumptions to better understand how today’s decisions affect the long-term funding plan.
Los Angeles County includes everything from smaller condominium buildings and townhome communities to high-rises, large planned developments, clubs, schools, worship facilities, and commercial properties. The assets, budgets, and planning priorities can look very different from one property to the next.
Association Reserves builds each study around the property itself: what the organization is responsible for, the condition and timing of major components, current reserve balances, and the funding decisions leaders need to make next.
Association Reserves works with organizations responsible for buildings, infrastructure, amenities, and other long-lived assets that require thoughtful repair and replacement planning.
Condominiums, co-ops, HOAs, POAs, PUDs, townhomes, high-rises, active-adult communities, and master-planned communities.
Timeshares, fractionals, travel clubs, vacation clubs, and resort properties.
Country clubs, golf clubs, recreation centers, and other member-based facilities.
Churches, synagogues, temples, and other faith communities responsible for buildings and shared facilities.
Educational institutions responsible for campuses, buildings, infrastructure, and other long-term physical assets.
Camps, retreat centers, and charitable organizations responsible for facilities, grounds, and shared property.
Government facilities, commercial properties, mixed-use developments, and other organizations with long-term capital needs.
Association Reserves began in Los Angeles in 1986, and decades of experience have shaped a proven approach to turning complex property obligations into practical funding plans.
Clients consistently value reports that are thorough, well organized, and easier to navigate when reviewing component timing and preparing budgets.
The team stays accessible throughout the process and helps clients work through questions rather than simply delivering a report and moving on.
Association Reserves translates physical and financial information into a plan that managers, boards, and other decision-makers can discuss with stakeholders.
Many Los Angeles-area clients return for updates as their properties, budgets, projects, and leadership change over time.
The Metropolitan Los Angeles team supports clients throughout Los Angeles County with Reserve Study analysis, client service, and ongoing planning support.
President
Sean leads the Metropolitan Los Angeles team and works with clients and industry partners across Los Angeles County.
Office and Client Relations Manager
Carol supports client relationships, proposals, scheduling, and regional outreach, helping keep the experience responsive from initial request through ongoing service.
Association Reserves Metropolitan Los Angeles serves Los Angeles County through several local points of presence:
Looking for another California office? Find Your Reserve Specialist
A Reserve Study is a long-term budget planning analysis for the property components an association or organization is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and replacing. It identifies anticipated projects and costs, evaluates current reserve funding, and recommends a funding plan.
The Metropolitan Los Angeles team works with association-governed communities and other property-owning organizations, including condominiums, HOAs, high-rises, townhome communities, clubs, worship facilities, schools, commercial properties, and other organizations with long-term repair and replacement needs.
Association Reserves has several regional offices across California. This page is for the Metropolitan Los Angeles team serving Los Angeles County. If your property is in another California market, use Find Your Reserve Specialist to connect with the appropriate office.
California law requires qualifying common interest developments to have a visual inspection of major components at least once every three years and to review their Reserve Study every year. We recommend meeting both with an Update – With Site Visit every third year and an Update – No Site Visit in each year between, so the funding plan stays current for each budget. Other property types may have different requirements.
A Full Reserve Study is generally appropriate when there is no reliable existing component inventory. An Update – With Site Visit refreshes both the physical and financial analysis. An Update – No Site Visit updates the plan when the existing physical information remains sufficiently current.
Pricing depends on the property’s size, complexity, component inventory, location, documentation, and level of service required. Association Reserves prepares proposals around the specific property and scope.
The goal is not simply to deliver a report. Association Reserves helps clients understand the findings and use the plan. Professional clients also receive access to uPlanIt to model funding and project scenarios during budgeting and planning.
Want to learn more before requesting a proposal? Start with these existing Association Reserves resources:
Which Level of Service Is Right for My Property?
What Happens Next?
Three Key Results of a Reserve Study
Your property will change. Costs will change. Projects and leadership will change. A current Reserve Study gives the people responsible for the property a clearer basis for deciding what to fund, understanding why it matters, and acting before predictable needs become urgent.
Association Reserves turns complex property obligations into clear funding plans leaders can understand, explain, and act on.
Association Reserves.
Fund honestly. Avoid a crisis.
Sean joined Association Reserves in 2003 after graduating from Cal State Northridge. He has since completed over 4,000 Reserve Studies for a wide range of properties including condominiums, luxury timeshare resorts, high-rises, schools, libraries, municipalities, and religious facilities. For his expertise, he earned the Community Association Institute’s (CAI) Reserve Specialist (RS) designation and has the distinction of being RS #115. He has also earned the Nevada Reserve Study Specialist (NRSS) designation (#299). His Reserve Study experience includes projects across the lower-48 States, as well as abroad, including Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Thailand, Macau, and the United Arab Emirates. Sean became President of the Los Angeles Office in 2019, overseeing all operations within Los Angeles County, as well as the States of Hawaii and Nevada. Sean is a proud husband and father, who enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, studying history, and rooting for his hometown Dodgers. CAI Educated Business Partner
Carol Serrano has been a pillar of the Association Reserves family since 1994. Prior to that time, she worked for a major Southern California developer. Carol maintains and strengthens relations between the company and clients. She acts as the primary point of contact and her responsibilities include managing accounts, resolving issues and understanding the client needs. She works to have the operation running smoothly. Carol graduated from California State University, Northridge. In her spare time you may see her on the golf course or training for that next race.
Una Hart is a highly experienced Reserve Specialist, having completed more than 2,200 Reserve Studies and has worked in California, Nevada, Hawaii and internationally. Una joined Association Reserves in 2017, working for both the corporate and Los Angeles offices. She has an extensive background in technical reports, having worked as a technical writer for Walt Disney Imagineering the research and development arm of the Walt Disney Company, responsible for the creation, design, and construction of Disney theme parks and attractions worldwide. As such, Una brings a comprehensive understanding of electro-mechanical systems, construction and renovation as well as a commitment to research and attention to detail. Una has a long history of relationships built on trust, understanding that each property and each client is unique with its own timelines and leadership structure. Her expertise in the dynamics of each project is essential to her success. A longtime resident of Ventura County, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering with a wolf rescue non-profit and exploring the many wine regions of California. 
Justin Fales, EBP joined the Association Reserves team in 2022. A native of Naples, Florida (and an Eagle Scout), Justin earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from St. Ambrose University, after which he worked as the Operations Manager at Modern Woodmen Park. In this role, Justin managed, oversaw and coordinated all operations-related work on site, served as point of contact for all maintenance and repair work, and was responsible for ballpark safety and security. From his studies in engineering and experience in operations, Justin brings with him an analytical mindset and the discipline needed to bring the best results to the client. Justin earned his Reserve Specialist credential through CAI in 2024.
Logan joined Association Reserves in 2022, and now serves as a Project Manager serving clients throughout Southern California and Hawaii. Logan draws on a unique professional background as a pool and commercial property technician, bringing specialized expertise in water chemistry and complex mechanical equipment to his inspections. Logan is known for a meticulous, research-driven approach, often collaborating with vendors to ensure every replacement schedule is both realistic and precise. A standout contributor to the team, Logan spearheaded the development of a localized pricing guide for the firm’s Hawaiian clients to improve data accuracy across the territory. Logan stays active outdoors through surfing and rock climbing and also enjoys playing the saxophone and piano.
Rigo joined the Association Reserves team in 2023 after graduating from Cal State Northridge University with a degree in Business Management. As a Project Manager serving the Los Angeles, South Bay, and Long Beach areas, Rigo provides clients with essential roadmaps for maintaining their common areas. Rigo draws on a professional background in electrical construction and real estate marketing to offer a well-rounded perspective on every project. Rigo is deeply committed to building strong client relationships, prioritizing clear communication and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. His drive for excellence is evident in his early career milestones, which include high-profile projects for an airport and properties in Thailand. Outside of work, Rigo brings that same high energy to his passions for endurance sports, dancing, and enjoying the natural beauty of the beach.
SueLynn joined our Association Reserves team in 2023. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in International Development Studies, SueLynn partners with board members and stakeholders to craft accurate, accessible reserve studies through diligent inspections and data management. She leverages a strong professional background in nonprofit fundraising operations, bringing specialized expertise in database hygiene, budget management, and client relations to her role. Known for her high standards and love for problem-solving, SueLynn believes that active listening is the key to delivering studies that associations find truly valuable. Outside of work, SueLynn is a proud new mother who channels her tenacity into cooking, woodworking, and gardening with the goal of one day establishing a family homestead.
Stephen Vasquez joined the Association Reserves team in 2026 and now serves as a Project Manager. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a focus in Global Business from the University of Southern California. Before joining Association Reserves, Stephen gained experience in operations, financial analysis, client service, inventory management, and administrative support through roles with Nike, USC Information Technology Services, and Aureate Capital. His background has helped him develop strong organizational, communication, research, and problem-solving skills, which he now applies to supporting Reserve Study preparation, site inspections, documentation, and cost research. Stephen is eager to continue learning the Reserve Study industry and grow within the project management field. A Los Angeles native, Stephen currently supports Association Reserves’ clients throughout the Los Angeles region.
As a Project Coordinator, Nelson manages essential operational tasks ranging from accounts receivable and client communications to preparing custom proposals and site inspection data. Nelson has a degree in Industrial Engineering, and brings over a decade of diverse experience in construction, equipment maintenance, and procurement to the team. Nelson approaches his work with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to clear communication, ensuring every project comes together seamlessly for both managers and clients. He particularly values the supportive culture of the Los Angeles office and the professional flexibility that allows him to excel in his role. Outside of work, Nelson stays driven by new challenges like mountain climbing and pickleball, and he enjoys the newfound opportunity to travel abroad.
As a Project Coordinator, Froilyn provides vital technical and administrative support, from managing component inventories and precise site measurements to coordinating complex task assignments. She joined the team in 2019 with over a decade of experience in engineering and project management, specializing in system integration and technical leadership for large-scale overseas projects. Froilyn takes great pride in her ability to solve complex problems, such as utilizing architectural drawings to provide accurate reserve estimates for properties still under construction. She thrives in the Los Angeles office’s collaborative environment, where her meticulous attention to detail and process improvement skills keep operations running smoothly. Outside of work, Froilyn is an avid traveler, a dedicated cat lover, and the President of her local pickleball club, and also enjoys crafting barista-quality iced coffees.
