Team Update
Vance Team Member Spotlight
Meet Jamil Abdullah, Portfolio Manager Jamil Abdullah, Chartered Financial Analyst brings in-depth expertise in investment strategy and high-level money management to the Vance Wealth team, making him the perfect fit for an already robust team of financial planners. After earning his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Jamil doubled down…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of John Vance: To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family
It’s that time again, when we transition from one year to the next, and I have to admit I kind of love everything it represents. The New Year gives us time to reassess and recalibrate our goals, which gives you a clear idea of how to move forward with fresh purpose. At Vance Wealth, we…
Read MoreVance Team Member Spotlight: Meet Kathy Spencer, Director of People and Culture
As the firm’s Director of People and Culture, Kathy Spencer is dedicated to helping the team create balance in business and life, so they can all achieve more together. Raised in Santa Clarita, Kathy earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing with an emphasis in communications from California State University, Northridge. She began her career in…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of John Vance
To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family, One of the things we do at each year-end is reflect on our recent progress before looking toward the future. This year, as we reflect on the last 18 months, we’re filled with such immense gratitude for the tremendous growth we’ve experienced. In that time, we’ve added five…
Read MoreVance Team Member Spotlight – Meet Niall Shaffery, Client Service Associate
As a Client Service Associate, Niall Shaffery is thrilled to begin his career with a great wealth management team, while he simultaneously works to expand his professional skill sets and grow within the company. “As a kid, I’d always thought about becoming a lawyer like my dad,” Niall explained. “But in high school, I really…
Read MoreVance Team Member Spotlight: Chris Pelch
When Chris Pelch came back to Vance Wealth, it was like returning home to family. As Chief Operating Officer, Chris helps strengthen and support the team every day, while continuing to help clients achieve more in business and life. He most enjoys working with a team of people he respects and admires, and he’s uniquely…
Read MoreIn the Community: Networking with NextSCV
Calling all young professionals! NextSCV, the SCV Chamber of Commerce young professionals council, came back with an in-person event that featured team trivia, local brews, and a seriously good time. On June 23, Vance Wealth team members Jerrod Ferguson and Tara White co-chaired a sold-out NextSCV Trivia Night alongside co-chair Chris Page from The City of…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of John Vance
To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family, Last quarter brought some exciting changes, both personally and professionally. At home, Carmen and I celebrated our two soon to be graduates, Lauren and Evan, as they both chose to attend Boise State University in Idaho. Lauren will be studying nursing, and Evan will pursue business. It…
Read MoreVANCE TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – A Fond Farewell to Lisa Maloney
After nine years with the firm, Director of Business Operations and Chief Compliance Officer Lisa Maloney –more affectionately known as the “office mom” – is leaving the Vance Wealth team. However, she will always be part of the family. Lisa’s planning on spending much of her downtime with her mother, whom she is currently caring…
Read MoreVance Wealth welcomes back Chris Pelch as COO
Vance Wealth welcomes back Chris Pelch as COO Santa Clarita financial planning firm hires operations officer following another year of growth Santa Clarita, Calif. — After a year of record growth, Santa Clarita-based financial planning firm Vance Wealth is excited to welcome back Chief Operating Officer Chris Pelch, who is returning to the team to…
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