FPA San Diego’s outstanding programs and educational events are made possible through the sponsorship of these supporting businesses. These companies don’t just contribute funds to assist our organization. They offer knowledge, expertise and products which may help our practices and our clients. Please show your support by exploring how these auxiliary businesses may assist you.
We are very thankful to our Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors for bringing value to our members.
2011 PLATINUM PARTNERS
Charles Schwab
FPA San Diego Platinum Partner
Since 1987, Schwab has supported independent investment advisors by offering support and services to help advisors grow their businesses and help their clients reach their financial goals. As of September 30, 2010, client assets custodied with Schwab Advisor Services stood at $609 billion. These assets, managed by over 6,000 independent advisor firms Schwab currently serves, represent approximately one-third of total client assets custodied with The Charles Schwab Corporation. Schwab Advisor Services (formerly Schwab Institutional) is a business segment of The Charles Schwab Corporation and is a leading provider of custodial, operational and trading support for independent investment advisors.
For more information, please contact Grace Schlichter, CIMA at
grace.schlichter@schwab.com or (949) 720-4956.
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DenHerder & Associates
FPA San Diego Platinum Partner
 DenHerder & Associates is an established estate planning and probate practice committed to:
Protecting Families
Preserving Assets
Providing Peace of Mind
We meet these goals by educating our clients on the types of estate planning tools available to them and designing a plan to protect their family from probate, litigation, taxation, and sensitive family dynamics. We offer peace of mind on difficult issues of life and death or guardianship for young children. We offer creative solutions to difficult issues such as blended families, heirs with challenges such as substance abuse, controlling spouses, harmful spending habits, or ensuring pets are provided for. We offer an atmosphere of trust, confidence and highest quality service at an affordable price.
For more information, please contact Stacy L. DenHerder at (858) 271-6244 or e-mail sdenherder@denherderlaw.com
Visit our company web site at www.denherderlaw.com or www.smartestateplan.com
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Rancho Santa Fe Insurance / Chubb Group
FPA San Diego Platinum Partner
Rancho Santa Fe Insurance has been located in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe for over 25 years specializing in high value Homeowners, Autos, Collections, Yacht, Aircraft and Umbrellas. They are designated as an exclusive Cornerstone Agency for Chubb Insurance due to their acute expertise and strong partnership with Chubb.
Rancho Santa Fe Insurance takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service including thorough annual reviews, risk management expertise and insurance solutions tailored specifically for their clients’ preferences. They have been voted Rancho Santa Fe’s Agency of Choice in the Rancho Santa Fe Review’s Readers Poll for several years running.
As a leading global insurer for fine homes and possessions, Chubb’s Masterpiece policy includes several contract enhancements tailored for high-value homes and high net worth families. Chubb has been known for innovation, quality protection and unparalleled claims service since 1882. They consistently receive high ratings for financial strength from A.M. Best, Moody’s and Stand & Poor’s, the leading independent analysts of the insurance industry, attesting to the solid financial strength that backs every policy.
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Chubb and Rancho Santa Fe Insurance provide coverage you can count on.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Snodgrass at (858) 271-6244 or e-mail vanessa@rsfinsurance.com |
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2011 GOLD PARTNERS
Bert Morrison - Spectra Funding
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Chartis Insurance
Chuck Helsel - US Bank Mortgage
Fidelity Investments
Institute of Business & Finance
Pacific West Financial Group
Torrey Pines Bank
University of San Diego - Planned Giving
Bert Morrison - Spectra Funding
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
 "We Make Home Loans Easy"
Hello! I am pleased to be associated with the Financial Planning Association of San Diego, and the opportunity to serve you. My business comes to me by personal referrals. My commitment is to serve all of my clients in with speed, accuracy, and with integrity.
My entire career has been within the field of mortgage lending. I am a Senior Lending Officer with Spectra Funding, a national mortgage banking firm headquartered right here in San Diego County. Previously I owned and operated Quality Funding Group, a professional mortgage brokerage, for 21 years.
Prior to owning Quality Funding Group I served in senior management positions with three national mortgage banks, including Palomar Financial, Shearson American Express Mortgage and AmeriStar Financial. My depth of experience is a valuable asset in the effective counseling of new and existing mortgage clients.
I am a proponent of financial planning and financial literacy.
I have the privilege of being a Platinum Resource Partner with the Financial Planning Association of San Diego. Over the years I have had my own radio program on KPRZ and I conduct numerous seminars and workshops on the home-buying process, mortgage qualification and credit scoring. I hold a Degree from San Diego State University in Economics and Finance.
Spectra Funding is a direct lender which means that we make our own lending decisions and we fund our own loans. This allows us to provide swifter and more accurate service levels. At Spectra Funding we offer a full range of mortgage products including conventional home loans for purchase or refinancing plus FHA and VA loans. We also offer maintain specialties with first-time buyer loans and Reverse Mortgage Loans for seniors. We are here to help!
I invite you to check our blog and podcasts at http://www.BertMorrison.com.
Whatever your needs, I can help.
You can reach me at 858-485-6100 x 106 or via e-mail at Bert@BertMorrison.com.
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Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
Thirty years ago Cambridge set out to partner with trusted advisors to offer what was best for their independent businesses and clients. Our founder and Chairman, Eric Schwartz, acted with an inspired vision that led to an industry-wide paradigm shift: the creation of a hybrid model to support freedom of choice and open architecture fee and commission platforms. Today, we continue on the same path. Our choices are based on achieving mutual success in an innovative, friendly, and truly independent environment. We can custom fit your office with industry leading technology and help you grow your business with common sense compliance, quality due diligence, innovative practice management, customized marketing solutions, and social networking support.
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, is an independent, privately owned Broker/Dealer with over 1,800 independent registered representatives. Recognized in the industry as The Fee Experts® , we have been ranked a fee leader among independent Broker/Dealers for ten consecutive years and are a four-time honoree as Broker/Dealer of the Year.
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For more information, please contact David Bombart (david.bombart@cir2.com) at
877-268-7194 or the Cambridge Business Development Team (TheFeeExperts@cir2.com) at 877-688-BDOY (877-688-2369).
Follow David on Twitter: CIR_Rec_David |
Visit our website at www.joincambridge.com
THE FEE EXPERTS ® is a registered mark of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for its investment advisory service for investment managers.
Financial Planning magazine, June “FP 50”, Top 50 Independent Broker/Dealer Issue, 2001-2010
Investment Advisor magazine, 2010, 2008, 2007, Division IV; 2003, Division III
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Chartis Insurance
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
Chartis is a world-leading property-casualty and general insurance organization serving more than 45 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. With a 90-year history, Chartis has one of the industry’s most extensive ranges of products and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength. Through its Private Client Group division, successful individuals and families can obtain innovative protection for homes, excess liability, automobiles, private collections, yachts and more.
Your high net worth clientele can access Private Client Group through an elite network of independent insurance agents and brokers. These objective professionals represent multiple insurance providers and specialize in connecting people with complex insurance needs to best-in-class solutions.
For more information, please contact Scott Justice, Assistant Vice President and Sr. Business Development Manager at 619-540-0146 or at scott.justice@chartisinsurance.com
You can also learn more about Chartis Private Client Group by visiting our web site at www.chartisinsurance.com/pcg/advisor
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Chuck Helsel - US Bank Mortgage
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
 To most people, their mortgage is likely to be their largest single debt. It is an important component of overall and short-term financial goals. As their financial planner, you have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy gaining your client's confidence to become a trusted advisor. It is imperative that I continue that level of professionalism when dealing with your clients. With 20 years in the mortgage industry, I look forward to working together to help your clients make smart mortgage decisions. Decisions that are tailored to their specific financial plan. Here is what a recent referral of a financial planner had to say about working with my team, "I cannot speak highly enough for the balance of professionalism, promptness, personal attention and personal caring of The Helsel Team."
For more information, please contact Chuck Helsel at (858) 720-7014, fax (858) 720-7073,
cell (619) 261-4655 or e-mail chuck.helsel@USbank.com
US Bank Home Mortgage Address: 5787 Chesapeake Court, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92123
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Fidelity Investments
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Services Company
Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company (FIIS) is a division of Fidelity Investments. FIIS is one of the country's leading providers of investments products and services to banks, insurance companies, investment advisors and broker/dealers. For more information, please contact Jeff Losito at (619) 318-6110 or e-mail Jeff.Losito@FMR.com . Visit our company web site at https://advisor.fidelity.com
Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services is a provider of custody and clearing services to the Registered Investment Advisor market. For more information, please contact Tim Lewis at (949) 437-4215 or e-mail timothy.lewis@fmr.com . Visit our company web site at https://fiws.fidelity.com/
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Institute of Business & Finance
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) provides distance education and certification marks to members of the financial services community.
IBF offers five certification programs:
- Mutual Funds — Certified Fund Specialist® (CFS®)
- Annuities — Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®)
- Estate Planning — Certified Estate Planning Specialist™ (CES™)
- Retirement Income — Certified Income Specialist™ (CIS™)
- Taxes — Certified Tax Specialist™ (CTS™)
IBF also offers a Masters of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) degree. The MSFS program consists of 12 courses: the five graduate-level certification programs listed above plus seven additional classes: Financial Planning, Investments, Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Retirement Plans and Employee Benefits plus a capstone course, The Financial Plan.
IBF has been offering financial designations for almost 25 years. Over 14,000 financial planners and advisors have gone through one or more of our programs. We have trained bankers, brokers, advisors, support personnel and accountants at over two dozen Fortune 500 companies.
How IBF is different:
- Certification program materials are updated quarterly
- Courses written by financial advisors with a strong academic background
- Graduates and students receive free lifetime quarterly updates and white papers
- The most practical education available—enhances your business immediately
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Call Michele Paikin at (858) 866-1702 or email mpaikin@icfs.com for more information. You can also visit our website: www.icfs.com. IBF is a non-profit educational charity that is not affiliated with any trade group, brokerage firm or product. |
IBF is a non-profit educational charity that is not affiliated with any trade group, brokerage firm or product.
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Pacific West Financial Group
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
Pacific West Financial Group encompasses our independent broker/ dealer and RIA that specialize in serving experienced financial advisors nationwide. Established in 1972, we offer the tools, product, programs and home office expertise to support more than 300 high level advisors located throughout the country.
At Pacific West, your business is our first priority. You will benefit from streamlined transition, compliance, commission and business processing. Because our home office staff averages seven years tenure, with industry experience of 15 years, this allows advisors to work with a knowledgeable, low-turnover firm.
To assist advisors in a competitive marketplace, we are dedicated to a broad product offering, including advisory, alternative investments, equities, annuities and mutual funds. Our advisory services platform currently makes up one third of Pacific West business, and includes many turn-key programs and advisor flexibility.
If you are an experienced financial advisor interested in joining a firm that values you as an independent business owner please call us at (888) 236-7979 or email Chris Sullivan at chrissullivan@pwfinancial.com or visit our web site at www.pwfinancial.com
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Torrey Pines Bank
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
Torrey Pines Bank: A Unique Approach to Banking
At Torrey Pines Bank we value building close personal relationships based on trust and respect. We pride ourselves on meeting the banking needs of the San Diego community: from businesses and business owners….to professionals and their firms….charitable organizations....real estate investors. We offer a broad array of products and services that rival any big bank, delivered by veteran local bankers who offer market expertise and a personal touch.
Organized in 2003, Torrey Pines Bank is San Diego-based bank with seven offices throughout San Diego County, three offices in the Bay Area and an office in downtown Los Angels, with growth on the horizon. We are one of the fastest-growing community banks across the country:
- $1.4 billion in assets (as of 1/1/2011)
- Strong asset quality
- Substantial capacity to lend
- Strong capital position and
- Continued focus on profitability
We realize that our clients’ confidence has contributed to our success, and we continue to respect their relationships with solid practices to ensure continued growth and a bright future.
Please call me to learn how Torrey Pines Bank can assist you with your business and personal
banking needs:
Teofla Rich, CFP®
Senior Vice President
Private Banking
(858) 523-4631
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University of San Diego - Planned Giving
FPA San Diego Gold Partner
 The University of San Diego (USD) is a private, not-for-profit, Roman Catholic institution of higher education. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report ranked USD as one of the top 100 universities in the nation.
The University of San Diego Office of Planned Giving helps people create their legacy. For advisors we offer a full service menu of charitable gift and estate planning education and consultation, as well as exploring funding needs of students and faculty.
Services for financial and legal professionals include: customized gift planning training on your site, tailored gift illustrations with explanation in hardcopy or email, confidential client meetings, telephone consultation, personalized campus tours for advisors and clients, and free subscription to the USD GiftLaw Weekly eNewsletter.
The USD flagship gift arrangement is the Real Estate Gift Annuity, a charitable option for using a personal residence to create life time, guaranteed income for client/donors while maintaining full use of the property.
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2011 SILVER PARTNERS
Laserfiche
Mance Creative Design Services
Payden Mutual Funds
Pioneer Investments
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Laserfiche
FPA San Diego Silver Partner
Since 1987, Laserfiche® has used its Run Smarter® philosophy to create simple and elegant enterprise content management (ECM) solutions. Since 1987, more than 30,000 organizations-including numerous investment advisors, financial advisors and broker-dealers have used Laserfiche solutions to streamline document, records and business process management.
By digitizing paper archives, Laserfiche enables financial services professionals to find what they need in seconds, quickly prepare for audits and make better-informed decisions. Secure Web access enables information sharing with remote offices, business partners and clients, while comprehensive security options ensure compliance with government- and industry-mandated standards.
For more information, please contact Marcel Tsai, Financial Vertical Marketing, at (562) 988-1688 x191 or e-mail Marcel.tsai@laserfiche.com.
Visit our company web site at www.laserfiche.com.
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Mance Creative Design Services
FPA San Diego Silver Partner
Mance Creative Designs has been providing beautiful, professional graphic design for companies all around the United States since 1997.
Our clients include all types of businesses both large and small: financial, medical, restaurants, theatres, museums, hotels, casinos, retail stores, manufacturing, research and development, high-tech, non-profit organizations, etc..
We design all kinds of products in print, video and web mediums. Anything from a new or improved logo, corporate identity materials, websites, tradeshow graphics, marketing materials, etc.
Learn more at www.ManceCreative.com
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Payden Mutal Funds
FPA San Diego Silver Partner
Payden & Rygel provides investors a globally diversified group of equity, fixed-income and target date fund strategies at every level of the risk/reward continuum. These strategies are available through the Paydenfunds and Metzler/Payden Funds mutual fund families.
For more information, please contact Brenda O’Leary at 213-830-4207 or e-mail boleary@payden.com.
Visit our company website at www.payden.com.
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Pioneer Investments
FPA San Diego Silver Partner
You have many choices when selecting an asset manager for your clients. There are three key reasons financial advisors choose to partner with Pioneer: Our History, Global Presence and Investment Process.
We have a history of value investing for the long term with an over 80-year track record. As a global asset manager with $226.5 billion in assets under management and offices in more than 31 countries, we bring a local perspective in a global economy.* Our disciplined and consistent investment process seeks to minimize risk and maximize returns. This gives you the potential to deliver, to your clients, strength across the board in major asset classes.
For more information, please contact George Zranov at 617-422-4706 or e-mail george.zranov@pioneerinvestments.com
Visit our company website at www.PioneerInvestments.com
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