Arif M. Halaby

Arif has dedicated his life to protecting people. He has transitioned from nearly 11 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department to helping people protect and preserve their hard-earned assets through his financial services company, Total Financial Solutions, Inc.  Arif’s focus and mission is to help people save money, get out of debt, and plan for retirement.

Arif has been working with families’ financial matters since 1996 and is President and CEO of Total Financial Solutions, Inc. He holds life, health, property and casualty licenses and specializes in retirement planning.  Additionally, he holds endorsements for annuities and long term care.  His passion for educating his clients and the community resulted in the formation of Total Money School in 2002.  He has taught financial principles as a guest speaker at many PTA events and numerous companies through Total Money School's Lunch-n-Learn program.

Additionally, Arif has expertise in the area of business development.  He has been involved on a variety of levels with over 80 companies as a consultant, member of the board, or corporate officer.  He has vast experience in helping business owners maximize their earning potential through creative business marketing models and wise saving and insurance decisions.

Through Arif’s community involvement and charitable outreach efforts, he has impacted many individuals and families across Southern California.  Arif founded a program named “Leaders of Character,” and sits as an active Executive Board Member for the Western Los Angeles Boy Scouts of America.  His other service organizations include: Providence Holy Cross Hospital, Board of Governors; and Habitat for Humanity, Board Member of the Homes for Heroes Program, benefiting Veterans and former Foundation Board Member, College of the Canyons.

Since 2004, Arif has hosted the #1 rated radio show in Santa Clarita on KHTS AM 1220, Total Financial Safer Money Hour airing Tuesdays from 12pm to 2pm. Arif can also be heard on NewsTalk AM 1380 every Thursday from 8am to 9am broadcasting throughout the Antelope Valley. His show prides itself in exposing scams and sharing important financial with the community.