As the company's founder and visionary, Steve Lockshin leads Convergent Wealth Advisors in its efforts to deliver a differentiated offering to ultra affluent individuals and institutions. Under his leadership for the past fifteen years, Convergent has become one of the nation’s leading wealth management firms, providing investors with objective advice, flexible investment solutions, and complete transparency and accountability.

Recognized as a thought leader in the wealth management industry, Steve pioneered the open architecture approach to investing.  He was also an early adopter of asset allocation strategies for the ultra-high net worth family as well as Monte Carlo simulation to better quantify the risks and reward parameters of alternative portfolios, equity risk management and other innovative strategies. Steve's focus remains on building the company through client service and innovative investment offerings. 

Steve has received many industry accolades, including most recently ranking #5 on Barron’s 2010 list of the nation’s Top 100 Financial Advisors.  Also in 2010, Steve ranked #4 in California on Barron’s list of Top 1,000 Advisors. In 2009, Steve was ranked #2 by Barron’s on their annual list of the Top 100 Independent Advisors in the nation and was one of the five Advisors featured in the cover story.  Steve was also ranked on Barron’s list of America’s Top 100 Financial Advisors in 2009.  He was ranked #19 and represented one of only ten Registered Investment Advisors included on this list.

Steve previously served as a partner at Meltzer & Associates, a nationally recognized firm providing services in insurance, estate planning and executive compensation. From 1985 to 1988, he worked with Legg Mason Wood Walker in various business units, including an extended period in the municipal bond department.

Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. He also holds the Investment Management Consultants Association's Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation and the Investment Strategist Certificate (ISC), as well as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 licenses. He is a long-time member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) in the Washington, DC and Pacific Northwest (Seattle) chapters. Steve is an accomplished pilot, graduating from his private pilot certificate to piloting corporate jets in less than three years.
 

Doug Wolford joined Convergent Wealth Advisors as President in July 2010.  In this position, Doug is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations, as well as strategic planning and execution.

Doug began his career at blue-chip companies, growing innovative businesses at DuPont Company, GE, Network Solutions, VeriSign, and with a number of high-profile clients of his consulting business, Wolford & Company.  In his 25-year career, he has co-led two public offerings that raised more than $2 billion, managed as many as 1,200 people on five continents and across every major functional area, and has specialized in executive and operational strategy and implementation in financial services, technology, and healthcare verticals.

Doug earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland.  In addition, he earned a diploma in French language from The Sorbonne, Paris, and has served on the adjunct faculty of The Johns Hopkins University’s graduate business school. 

Ron Albahary joined Convergent Wealth Advisors in 2009 as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Ron leads Convergent’s research team, the Investment Strategy Group, in the development and management of Convergent’s investment process and strategy, including asset allocation, risk management, manager selection and monitoring, and portfolio construction methodology.  Ron also chairs Convergent’s Investment Committee and serves as the voice of the firm's investment thought leadership.

Ron has nearly twenty years of investment management experience, most recently serving as Head of Strategic Investment Solutions at Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. where he was responsible for leading and promoting the firm’s multi-asset business in North America.  Prior to Schroders, Ron served in a number of investment leadership positions including Managing Director of SEI Global Private Client Portfolio Management where he oversaw more than $60 billion in assets.  Ron also served as Chief Investment Officer of Merrill Lynch Retirement Group, overseeing $150 billion in defined contribution and defined benefit assets.  Previously, he spent several years as a Portfolio Manager for Northern Trust and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, managing US Large Cap and balanced portfolios for endowments, foundations and ultra-high net worth clients.

Ron graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Philadelphia.  He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 24 63 and 65 licenses.

David Elliott oversees Convergent's accounting, financial management and regulatory compliance.

His 15 plus years of accounting and financial management experience includes working as the controller for several companies and as a business manager with The McGraw-Hill Companies. David started his career as an auditor for Price Waterhouse.

David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license.

David serves on the board of directors of Military Community Services Network and is active in supporting several local charities.

Larry Miles serves as Convergent's Chief Operating Officer and also as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.  As COO, Larry works very closely with the leaders of the firm’s business units to develop and execute the Company’s strategic goals and initiatives in support of efficient operations, excellent client service, and strong, effective business development efforts. 

Larry serves as a liaison to the Company’s Board of Directors as well as to Convergent’s parent company, City National Bank, with whom he is helping to lead an effort to build a consolidated Wealth Management offering.  Larry is also responsible for coordinating efforts between Convergent and its third-party custodians and key outside vendors, ensuring smooth business operations.  

Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College and a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics. He holds the Investment Management Consultants Association's Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, graduating from the program administered by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 65 license.
 

Dave Zier joined Convergent as one of the company’s first employees in 1998.  He began his career at the firm on the operations side of the business and then moved into an investment advisory role with clients.  Dave has played an integral role in the rapid growth of the company over the past decade.  His investment acumen, professionalism and refreshing honesty have served him well and have been key factors in developing a strong client list.

Dave serves as a member of both Convergent's Executive and Investment Committees. Using his integrated investment knowledge and ability to communicate complex investment concepts, he helps develop investment plans and overall wealth strategies for Convergent clients.  Dave also helps lead the company’s efforts in developing in-house talent, both on the business development and on the advisory side of the business.  In 2010, Dave debuted at #8 on Barron’s annual list of the nation’s Top 100 Financial Advisors.

Before joining Convergent in 1998, Dave co-founded JZA Development Corporation, a successful entrepreneurial venture that specializes in franchising and developing small businesses. He also ran an investment partnership and has more than 15 years experience in the financial markets.

Dave earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, one in finance and one in management information systems. He holds the Investment Management Consultants Association's Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) designation and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.

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. 
 

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 12th in the 2010 Barron's annual listing of the Top 100 Women Advisors and being nominated as a 2010 finalist for Nonprofit Consultant of the Year by Foundation & Endowment. In 2010, Lori was also ranked in the Top 50 Advisors in the state of New York by Barron’s. Lori was 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.