The Aramco Group
5927 Balfour Ct., Ste. 205, Carlsbad
(760)438-2552 | www.aramcomortgage.com
The Aramco Group, a collection of companies doing business in the real estate financing arena, has launched in Carlsbad. The Aramco Group currently includes Aramco Mortgage and Aramco Financial. Additional business entities with allied interests may be added to the consortium as opportunities arise.
Aramco Mortgage was founded in 1998 by Mehran Aram and is a full-service retail mortgage brokerage serving the lending needs of those purchasing property or refinancing existing mortgages. Aramco Financial specializes in government insured reverse mortgages designed to help senior citizens utilize the equity they have built up in their homes.
"We've been blessed to grow our mortgage businesses significantly since we launched Aramco Mortgage 13 years ago," said Aram, president of the Aramco Group and its subsidiary companies. "Placing Aramco Mortgage and Aramco Financial under the umbrella of The Aramco Group allows us to better coordinate our various enterprises and initiatives, leverage our resources, and, in the end, to better serve our customers.
"But at the end of the day, we're the same people with the same dedication to the highest ethical standards, the same commitment to public education regarding mortgage products and services, and the same devotion to customer service excellence."
Aram has been actively helping San Diegans with their mortgage needs for 20 years. He is a staple on San Diego airwaves, including his long-running stint as the official mortgage analyst for KOGO AM-600 where his twice-daily mortgage reports can be heard in the morning and afternoon drive times. His mortgage analysis can also be heard on KCBQ, KPRZ, and Fox News Radio.
McArt Studio
3138 Roosevelt St., Ste. A&B, Carlsbad
(760)889-6904 | www.mcartstudio.com
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cArt Studio offers a high quality art program that teaches students how to draw and paint realistically and independently. The curriculum has been tailor-made providing fun and challenging projects for different age groups and abilities. Head teacher Amy McArthur offers individualized art instruction that goes far beyond cut and paste, and arts and crafts. Students are taught how to see in a new way and learn to communicate through visual means. Drawing and painting are learned skills and just like any other skill, they require instruction.
McArt Studio takes a very traditional approach to teaching drawing and painting. Instruction coupled with practice will bring about an independent and confident artist. Amy has taught art to thousands of students in England. She also created a series of 21st century war art while serving in Afghanistan and Northern Ireland. As a qualified teacher, Amy has developed a strong personalized curriculum that has proved highly successful time and time again.
Any student who has the desire to learn how to draw and paint has the ability to do so. McArt Studio's job is to show them how. Students who want to learn need only bring their interest, and the studio will supply inspiration and quality instruction.
As well as personalized tuition, McArt Studio also offers fun filled evenings of creativity, networking and hors d'oeuvres. A Taste of Art takes place weekly and makes the perfect date night or girl's night out. Bring out your inner artist over a glass of wine! No experience is required.
State Farm Insurance/Britney Oates
2808 Roosevelt St., Ste. 100, Carlsbad
(760)754-5101 | www.britneyoates.com
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s of November 2011, the Britney Oates State Farm Agency is now located on 2808 Roosevelt St. Suite 100 in the Roosevelt Center in Carlsbad Village. The office celebrated with a grand opening party and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 1. The agency first opened doors in downtown Oceanside on December 2008 and has enjoyed three successful years of growth in North County. Owner Britney Oates, is a member of the Oceanside and Carlsbad Chambers since 2009, and loves being a State Farm agent and insuring numerous families and small businesses locally.
Their office specializes in providing auto, home, life and business insurance and their friendly licensed staff are always happy to offer personalized insurance reviews and free quotes to assist people in making the most informed decision on their insurance protection. Karla Tillman, Ryan Haithcock and Shan Burg are part of the staff in Oates' office and they are all looking forward to being part of the Carlsbad Community for many years to come!
The Britney Oates State Farm team invites you to stop by for a cup of coffee and to see the new office if you are ever in the neighborhood! You can contact the office via phone at 760-754-5101 or www.britneyoates.com.

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