Steve.Aucamp@ConvergentWealth.com

Steve Aucamp is the Executive Director for Convergent’s Ultra-High Net Worth Group, responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, exceptional service and investment advice to all of the firm’s ultra-high net worth clients.  Steve manages the Advisors in this group across Convergent’s eight offices and leads the firms’ growth efforts to further expand the ultra-high net worth business segment.  Steve also personally advises a number of the firm’s key clients. 

With over 20 years of experience working with ultra-affluent individuals and family offices, Steve has expertise on a wide variety of financial services including asset allocation, investment management, estate planning, philanthropy and family governance.  He is accustomed to being an integral part of a family's team of advisors, working closely with their attorney, accountant and other trusted advisors.

Prior to joining Convergent in 2004, Steve served as vice president and relationship manager of Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management in Palm Beach, Florida. He advised clients on how to preserve and manage their wealth, and coordinated the use of financial, tax, estate planning and asset allocation to solve clients' complex financial needs.

Prior to Atlantic Trust, Steve practiced law for eleven years, most recently as a partner with a boutique estate planning firm in Delray Beach, Florida. His firm acted as a family office for several prominent families, coordinating all aspects of the clients' financial lives.

Steve received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Emory University and his law degree and LLM in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM (CFP^®) professional and holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 65 licenses.
 

Bill.Bancroft@ConvergentWealth.com

Bill Bancroft is responsible for creating and executing the strategic plan for Convergent’s High Net Worth Group. In that capacity, he provides oversight, leadership and development to the employees and teams within this group. He proactively identifies new policies, procedures, and analyses that benefit the firm and its clients. Bill has over fifteen years of experience developing unique investment strategies and conducting overall wealth planning for ultra-high net worth individuals.  
 
Prior to joining Convergent, Bill performed investment research and portfolio management for a family office. During this time, he researched computerized models designed to trade futures, options, equities and mutual funds.
 
Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance with an emphasis on quantitative business analysis from Pennsylvania State University. He holds the Investment Management Consultants Association's Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) Chartered Private Wealth Advisors (CPWA^SM) designations, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Series 65 license.
 
Bill enjoys spending time with his family, running, and playing competitive soccer and softball.

George Dunn joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in 2008 in the firm’s Washington, DC headquarters.  George, who is widely recognized as an industry leader, has over thirty years of experience in providing investment consulting services to both institutions and high net worth individuals and families.  Prior to joining Convergent, George was with Citigroup/Smith Barney Institutional Consulting as a Managing Director, where he spent twenty nine years of his career.  

George’s primary responsibilities at Convergent include providing customized investment solutions and comprehensive wealth plans to institutional investors, individuals and families.  He also is helping lead the firm’s efforts to grow its institutional client base, both in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nationwide.  With his deep knowledge of alternative investments, George plays an integral role in Convergent’s research efforts.  George is a member of Convergent’s Executive and Investment Committees and is an equity holder of the firm. 

George has received many industry accolades, including most recently being ranked #9 in the state of Maryland on Barron's list of Top 1,000 Advisors (2010).  George was also ranked #24 on Barron's 2009 list of the Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors and has been consistently named as one of America's Top 100 Financial Advisors by Barron's and Research Magazine (2004-2008).  In addition, George has been recognized by Registered Rep as one of the country's top financial advisors from 2005-2008.

George is a founder and past president of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC), former president of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and an inaugural member of the Who’s Who of Investment Management Consultants.  George is a frequent speaker at investment conferences and symposiums on numerous topics, including alternative investments. 

George is on the Board of Reference of The House, a faith-based organization that provides support to students in SE Washington, DC.  Additionally, he has served as Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Washington Episcopal School.

George earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and holds the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program held at The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania. 
 

Peter Dunne joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in August 2008 as a Managing Director in the firm’s Washington, DC office, where he is responsible for advising and servicing the firm’s institutional and high net worth clients nationwide.  Peter joined Convergent from Citigroup Institutional Consulting, where he had been since 1986. 

Peter has significant expertise in working with institutional and affluent investors in the active oversight of their assets.   Peter’s primary responsibilities at Convergent include providing customized investment solutions and comprehensive wealth plans to institutional investors, families and individuals. Peter’s twenty-four years of investment experience and his ability to communicate complex global economic and market issues through written analysis and lectures helps lead the firm’s efforts to expand its client base.

Peter’s accomplishments have been widely recognized by the investment community.  From 2005-2008, Peter was a key member of an advisory team named by Research magazine as one of the Top 10 Teams in the country.

Peter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton and holds the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program held at The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.  Peter is a member of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants. 

Peter has been an active community volunteer and he has held board and advisory positions on several foundations and endowments with an emphasis on education and children’s health.

Paul.Gloth@ConvergentWealth.com

Paul Gloth is a Director in our Rockville office and is responsible for advising families on a variety of wealth management issues, including investment management, trust and estate planning, income taxes and family office management.  Paul is an integral part of the family office team of professionals and coordinates overall wealth planning, investing and reporting with our clients’ attorneys, accountants and other advisors. Paul also serves as a part of our Corporate Solutions Group, where he provides support to Convergent’s client advisors and team leaders and assists in the research and analysis of technical issues as well as working on internal business processes and corporate efficiency.

Prior to joining Convergent Wealth Advisors, Paul spent over six years as the Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel for a DC based architectural firm where he was also responsible for all financial and legal matters for the owner’s family office.  There he was responsible for coordinating the overall financial, tax and estate planning in a complex family office that included numerous separate investment entities and trusts.

Previously, Paul was the Senior Vice President of a national health care company and was responsible for a division with operations across the country and over $100 million in revenues. He also worked for over 10 years in public accounting and was a senior manager at both KPMG and Ernst and Young.

Paul received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore Law School. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association. He also passed the CPA exam in 1981.

David Sotsky joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in June 2009 as a Director in the firm’s Institutional Group. He specializes in evaluating and designing investment strategies for non-profits, pensions, foundations and family offices. In addition, he addresses pre/post liquidity planning strategies for middle market business owners.

With a focus on setting clear and measureable objectives, David advises on all aspects of the client relationship.  He works closely with his clients’ team of advisors to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated and viable strategy.  With over twelve years of investment experience, David’s solid understanding of capital markets and emphasis on risk management will assist clients with the protection and growth of their investment assets.

Prior to joining Convergent, in 2007 David was a member of a team at UBS Financial that was recognized by Research Magazine as one of the “Top-Ranked Advisor Teams in America.”  Prior to that, he was a Guided Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor at Smith Barney in Washington, DC for seven years.

David is actively involved in charitable organizations and is a former recipient of the 2006 President’s Volunteer Service Award.  He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Foundation for Cancer Research. He has also served on the Board of Advisors for the Johns Hopkins University Graduate Division of Business where he sponsored a program to help foundations and non-profit organizations maintain productivity, transparency, and accountability within an increasingly regulatory environment. David worked to develop collaborative relationships and support the strategic growth of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the DC Urban Debate League which fosters education for students.

David gives ongoing financial planning lectures and has addressed groups such as Accenture, The George Washington University’s MBA Association, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, McDonald’s Corporation, Brandeis University’s National Women’s Committee, Discovery Communications, The Money Show, and The World Bank’s International Investor’s Club.

David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Eckerd College with a minor in Spanish. David enjoys travelling, composing music and spending time with his family.
 

Bruce Wall joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in August 2008 as a Director in the firm’s Washington, DC office.  At Convergent, Bruce manages asset allocation analysis, investment policy analysis, portfolio construction and performance measurement for affluent clients and institutions.  He also manages audit and legal issues for institutions and their teams of external advisors and custodians with emphasis on alternative investments and their unique audit requirements.

Prior to joining Convergent, Bruce was with Citigroup Institutional Consulting since 1993. Bruce received the Association of Professional Investment Consultants’ award for excellence in the field of Investment Analysis in 2006 and also served on the Association’s Research Committee.

Bruce has been involved in a number of strategic efforts in the industry focused on performance measurement technologies, custody reporting and asset allocation modeling.  Bruce has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF^®) professional designation, awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies.

Bruce received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Virginia. Bruce enjoys competitive cycling and sailing and spending time with his family.

Andrew.Woolridge@ConvergentWealth.com

As a leader in Convergent’s High Net Worth group, Drew Woolridge serves as one of the senior trusted advisors in his client relationships. Drew is responsible for a broad range of his clients’ wealth management needs, including portfolio design, asset allocation and implementation.  Drew also works closely with his clients’ outside advisors to develop and implement solutions that help make their financial lives easier.

Prior to joining the company in May of 2006, Drew was the Investment Officer for CNB Bank’s Trust and Asset Management Division. Drew was also the President/Director for CNB Investment Corporation. In addition to investment research and portfolio management, Drew worked on the development and implementation of investment strategies for client assets.

Drew holds both a Bachelor of Science and MBA, with a concentration in Finance, from the Pennsylvania State University and is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). Drew also holds the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program administered by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

While at Penn State pursuing his MBA, Drew was one of the key participants in launching the Nittany Lion Fund, LLC. The Nittany Lion Fund is Penn State’s alumni invested, student run, ~$4.5 million investment fund. Unlike most of the nearly 200 other student-managed investment funds around the country, the Nittany Lion Fund did not come from the university’s endowment. Instead, sixty-nine individual investors each placed between $25,000, to as much as $250,000, under the stewardship of a select group of student fund managers.

A native of north central Pennsylvania, Drew is an active outdoorsman.  In addition to spending time in the Pennsylvania woodlands, Drew keeps ties with his alma mater by providing both current students and alumni with career advice as well as periodic guest lectures.

Gabriel.Decker@ConvergentWealth.com

Gabe Decker serves as a trusted advisor and main point of contact to many of Convergent’s clients.  He is responsible for customizing financial solutions designed to meet their individual needs and wealth objectives.  As a team leader in the Advisor Group, Gabe manages a team of analysts and is responsible for their professional development and enabling them to become future leaders within the company.

Prior to joining Convergent, Gabe spent four years at T. Rowe Price as an advisor to their high net worth individuals.  He was responsible for delivering personalized advice and solutions based on the client’s specific financial goals.  This included providing recommended savings rates, portfolio allocation and retirement income strategies to both individuals and families.  In addition, he was responsible for developing fellow advisors through coaching and collaborative discussions.

Gabe graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore’s Merrick School of Business with a Masters degree in Finance and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) professional.  He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program held at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  Gabe is also a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license. 

Jarrett.Solomon@ConvergentWealth.com

Jarrett Solomon serves as a trusted advisor and point of contact to several of Convergent’s clients and is responsible for customizing financial solutions to meet their needs, goals, and wealth objectives.  As a team leader in the Ultra-High Net Worth Advisor group, Jarrett manages a team of analysts and senior analysts and is in charge of their development while molding them into future leaders of the company.

In addition to his tenure at Convergent, Jarrett spent time as a management consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton, where he worked with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Grants and Training to improve the efficiency of their budget allocation and grant distribution processes.

Jarrett has been published in Financial Advisor Magazine and has also served as the investment expert on a panel advocating financial security to women in the construction industry. 

Jarrett graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a degree in economics.  He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program held at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  He has been a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) since 2007 and also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license. 

Ken.Handy@ConvergentWealth.com

Ken Handy joined Convergent in 2007 and currently serves as Director and head of the firm’s New York office.  In this position, Ken is responsible for leading the firm’s marketing and new business efforts in the New York metropolitan region.  With over a decade of experience in client service, Ken is also the lead relationship manager for a number of the firm’s ultra-high net worth clients, both on the east coast and nationwide. 

Ken tailors comprehensive wealth management plans to meet the individual needs and financial goals of his diverse and sophisticated portfolio of clients.   He advises his clients on a number of complex wealth management issues, including investment policy development, portfolio construction and asset allocation, risk management, and tax and estate planning. 

Prior to joining Convergent, Ken spent several years as director of European business development for The Rowe Companies, based in London. In that capacity, he designed and executed a novel business strategy to create a sustainable export market for Rowe products, encompassing the UK and Ireland, continental Europe and the Middle East.

Ken received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business from Virginia Tech University.  He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, graduating from the program held at the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license.

Duncan.Rolph@ConvergentWealth.com

Duncan Rolph is the Managing Director of the firm’s Los Angeles office and is responsible for overseeing investment advisory services in this region.  Duncan advises ultra-high net worth individuals, institutions and family offices on a number of complex wealth management issues, including investment policy development, portfolio construction and asset allocation, risk management, and tax and estate planning. 

With over ten years of professional investment experience and a successful track record as an entrepreneur, Duncan has the ability to communicate and manage sophisticated investment strategies and integrated wealth plans to a broad range of clients.  Duncan also plays a lead role in expanding new client relationships both in the Western Region and nationwide.  

Prior to joining Convergent, Duncan was an investment consultant with a boutique advisory firm since 2004, advising over 60 high net worth families and foundations.  His responsibilities ranged from designing and implementing sophisticated investment strategies, coordinating manager due diligence and selection, and developing new client relationships. 

Previously, Duncan managed and built a company from the ground up, successfully raising over $30 million in venture capital to co-found Dealersource, Inc., a software company that he later sold to Imaging Portals.  Duncan served as Chief Executive Officer and retained a seat on the company’s Board after the sale.

Duncan received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.  In addition, Duncan holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 63 licenses.  He is an active member of the Los Angeles community, working with the Children’s Bureau and sitting on the Advisory Board of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. 

David.Kahn@ConvergentWealth.com

David Kahn is a Director in the firm’s Los Angeles office and is responsible for spearheading the management of key client relationships in the region.  David advises ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as endowments and foundations, on a full array of wealth management solutions, including investment policy development, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management and tax and estate planning.

With over twenty years of experience working with high net worth families, David leverages a broad range of skills to develop sophisticated investment strategies and integrated wealth management plans.  Utilizing a thorough approach based upon detailed initial conversations and frequent ongoing communications, David develops customized solutions for each client and works closely with their trusted advisors to develop investment strategies that can stand the test of time.

Before joining Convergent, David was a Private Client Advisor with Wilmington Trust Company since 2005, advising high net worth families on financial planning, estate planning, asset protection and investment strategy.  Prior to Wilmington Trust, David was a portfolio manager for ten years with Roxbury Capital Management where he was a member of the Portfolio Construction Committee and lead portfolio manager for the firm’s Private Client Group, representing over $2 billion in client assets.  David also spent four years in New York as a senior investment management consultant, working with clients on asset allocation, manager selection and performance reporting.

David received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Bucknell University and his Masters in Business Administration in Finance from New York University.  David is active in the Los Angeles Community, serving on the boards of Inside Out Community Arts and the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association.  He is also a member of the planned giving committee at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, California.
 

Marc.Russell@ConvergentWealth.com

As Director, Marc Russell advises clients on investment policy, asset allocation and performance evaluation.  In addition to advising clients, Marc leads a team of analysts and oversees their professional development.  Marc also assists in the development of Convergent's Los Angeles presence and actively works to develop relationships with his client's external advisors, tax and estate planning professionals.

Prior to joining Convergent's Los Angeles team, Marc was based in Convergent's Washington, DC headquarters, where he worked with a number of advisory relationships in a similar capacity and was an active leader in Convergent's recruiting and internship programs.  He also participated in the firm's Community Service Initiative.

Marc graduated from Amherst College cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license.  Marc also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Los Angeles.
 

Jon leads the investment strategy and legal efforts of our Los Angeles office and is responsible for the integration of Convergent’s customized investment solutions into client portfolios.  As a Director in the Investment Strategy Group, he manages the development of the firm’s alternative and other “non-traditional” investment solutions and serves as a Portfolio Manager for several internal fund of fund portfolios.   He also works with Convergent clients, meeting with their legal counsel and other advisors to align estate and tax planning to their investment goals.   

Before joining Convergent, Jon was an associate with DeltaTech Partners, a venture firm focused on technology transfer and patent commercialization. There, he qualified new investment opportunities and strategies for delivering technologies into the marketplace. He began his career in the legal department of FleetBoston Financial.    

Jon graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School, where he was an editor of the Transnational Law Review. Jon has published a variety of articles in legal and investment journals.  He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst^SM designation and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Sisi C. Tran, Esq. is the Director of Trust and Estate Planning, serving as the subject matter expert for estate planning for Convergent Wealth Advisors and its clients.  Sisi works directly with Convergent’s clients, helping them to understand the strategies available that seek to minimize their tax burdens and maximize the transfer of their wealth to future generations.  She also serves as a resource to the firm’s Advisors by keeping them apprised of new developments in estate planning, and is responsible for providing training and education to the Advisors regarding tax and estate planning laws and strategies. 

Prior to joining Convergent, Sisi practiced as a tax and estate planning attorney at nationally recognized firms including Proskauer Rose LLP and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.  Sisi’s practice focused on developing sophisticated estate plans for clients of ultra-high net worth with an emphasis on formulating planning techniques to maximize and protect clients’ wealth for each subsequent generation.  Her work included estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning, as well as income tax of trust planning, probate and trust administration matters, and charitable planning.

Sisi’s work for clients included basic estate planning with wills and revocable living trusts as well as drafting and implementing advanced estate planning techniques for the tax efficient transfer of assets to future generations using GRATs, QPRTs, sales to grantor trusts, life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships and closely held entities, charitable trusts, and inter vivos QTIPs.  She has handled numerous estate and trust administrations, which included the preparation of federal estate tax returns, and she has assisted clients in the preparation of federal gift tax returns and the allocation of the generation-skipping transfer tax exemption with respect to mixed inclusion ratio trusts. Sisi’s most recent article can be found in Estate Planning Magazine (December 2009) and is titled “A Guide for Cleaning Up Mixed Inclusion Ratio GST Trusts.”

Sisi received her J.D. and LLM Tax degrees from the University of Miami School of Law. She is a member of the California and Florida State Bars and the American Bar Association.

Lori.VanDusen@ConvergentWealth.com

Lori Van Dusen, widely considered to be a pioneer in the investment management industry, has been providing investment consulting services to institutional and private clients for twenty- one years.  Prior to joining Convergent in 2008, Lori was a Managing Director with CitiGroup/Smith Barney Institutional Consulting, which is where she began her investment career in 1987. 

At Convergent, Lori is focused on developing customized investment management solutions and comprehensive wealth plans for institutional investors, individuals and family offices.  In addition, Lori helps lead the growth of Convergent’s institutional client base throughout the country.  Lori has an extensive background in alternative investments and plays an integral role in Convergent’s research efforts.  Lori is a member of Convergent’s Executive and Investment Committees and is an equity holder of the firm. 

Lori has received many honors throughout her career, including most recently being ranked in the top 50 Advisors in the state of New York by Barron’s (2010).  Lori was also ranked in 2009 as one of the Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors.  From 2006-2008, she was named by Barron’s as one of the top ten female financial advisors in the country.  Lori has also been consistently recognized on Barron’s list of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in America (2004-2008).  She has been profiled and quoted in many national publications, including a recent cover story in Barron's on hedge fund investing.  Lori was the subject of a cover story in Registered Rep Magazine (September 2004) on ethics in the financial services industry and received the “John Ellis Award” in 2002 for exemplary professionalism and contributions to the investment management consulting industry.

Lori is a past president of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC) and served on their Board for eleven years.  Lori is also a member of the Investment Management Consultant’s Association (IMCA).  She is a frequently sought after speaker at professional conferences throughout the country. Lori received a gubernatorial appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Monroe Community College and is the former Chair of the Board. 

Lori also serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Rochester Medical Center and is a member of the Board of Trustees for Roberts Wesleyan College, Northeastern Seminary and Nazareth College.  In addition, Lori serves on the Board of Directors for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Lori received her Masters of Education degree from Harvard University and graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College. She holds the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania. 

David.Mattia@ConvergentWealth.com

David Mattia is based in the firm’s Rochester office where he provides investment management consulting services to institutional investors, ultra-high net worth individuals and families. Prior to joining Convergent in 2008, David was with Citigroup Institutional Consulting for 18 years as a Director and Senior Vice President. 

At Convergent, David is focused on developing customized investment management solutions and wealth preservation strategies for affluent clientele and foundations, including generational wealth management and legacy planning – his area of expertise.  David also has extensive experience working with institutional and not-for-profit investors.

David received his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and holds the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation, graduating from the program held at The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.  He is also a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). 

David serves on the Board of Directors of Lifetime Assistance Inc., the largest agency in the Rochester area serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and is a member of the Finance Committee of that organization.  In addition, he assists the Gateway-Longview Foundation, a youth and family services organization in Buffalo serving disadvantaged children, as a member of their Planned Giving Committee.

Rick Van Kuren joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in August 2008 as a Director in the company’s Rochester office.  Rick provides consulting services primarily to endowments, foundations, pension plans and affluent families and individuals.  Specifically, Rick assists with all aspects of client consulting -- including the creation of investment policy statements, the formulation of spending policies and return objectives, asset allocation, the implementation of alternative investment strategies, manager search and selection, and performance valuation. 

Rick has over eighteen years of experience in the investment industry.  He joined Convergent from Citigroup Institutional Consulting, where he had been for over ten years.  Prior to Citigroup, Rick worked as an equity research analyst for Elias Asset Management.

In 2001, Rick received the Association of Professional Investment Consultants’ award for excellence in the field of Investment Analysis. It marked the second year in which he won the award (1998). Rick is a member of the CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) and the Rochester Society of Security Analysts.

Rick has been a frequent speaker at conferences throughout the country.  Most recently, he presented on The Role of Hedge Funds at the 2008 American Hospital Association Treasury Roundtable.

Rick earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from State University of NY, Fredonia. 

Jeff Wagner joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in 2008 and is currently an Associate Director in the firm’s Rochester office.  As a trusted advisor, his primary responsibilities involve the delivery of investment management consulting services within the company’s Institutional Group.  In this client service role, Jeff is involved in the oversight and management of asset allocation analyses, portfolio construction, performance measurement as well as management and mentoring of the Rochester analyst team.  Jeff has seven years of experience in the investment industry.  He joined Convergent from Citigroup Institutional Consulting, where he had been for over five years.

Jeff holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a concentration in Finance. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The State University of New York at Geneseo in Business Administration with minors in International Relations and Computer Information Systems.

A native of the Rochester, NY area, Jeff enjoys golfing, skiing, soccer, college football and spending time with his wife, Erica.  

Brian.Vowinkel@ConvergentWealth.com

Brian Vowinkel helped launch Convergent's Seattle office, which advises Ultra-High Net Worth clients on the West Coast regarding wealth management, preservation, accumulation, disposition, and estate planning issues such as generational wealth transfer and philanthropy. With the Convergent team nationally, he develops highly customized and comprehensive wealth management plans for individuals, families and foundations. He is part of the Convergent Investment Committee, and also has given public addresses and served on panels of experts at hedge fund conferences.
 
Before joining Convergent, Brian worked on Wall Street at the investment management division of Goldman Sachs, where he had been recruited during his Harvard MBA program. Prior to that, Brian served as an officer in the U.S. Army, leading people and managing resources in postings around the world.
 
Brian earned a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in engineering and history. He holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Brian.Pierson@ConvergentWealth.com

Brian Pierson leads the team in Seattle devoted to Convergent's Pacific Northwest clients. He delivers exceptional client service by advising clients on investment policy, developing and implementing investment recommendations, evaluating performance, monitoring account activity, researching issues and special project analyses. He also works closely with other trusted advisors, such as accountants, estate attorneys, private bankers and philanthropic organizations, to assure that the client has a comprehensive and integrated wealth plan.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. His professional designations include the Certified Investment Management Analyst. CIMA^®, and the Wealth Management Certificate. The CIMA^® designation was conferred jointly by the Center for Executive Development at University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business and the Investment Management Consultants Association, IMCA^®. The Wealth Management Certificate was conferred by IMCA^®. He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license.

Brian is a transplant to the Pacific Northwest having spent four years at Convergent's headquarters in Rockville, MD.  While in Rockville, he built Convergent's Community Service Initiative, which has mobilized the employee volunteers and raised significant funds to meet many of the community needs in the greater Washington, DC area. Brian also served on boards of organizations in Maryland and DC that were dedicated to fostering community philanthropy and volunteerism. Now in Seattle, Brian brings the same level of service to his clients and community.