{"id":87,"date":"2022-03-10T23:16:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T23:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/luncheon.pencewealthmanagement.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2024-02-28T21:48:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:48:33","slug":"bio-dryden-pence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/luncheon.pencewealthmanagement.com\/?page_id=87","title":{"rendered":"BIO | DRYDEN PENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l0lm084u-06e8766aa6a7535b8575b091e9204647\">\n.avia-section.av-l0lm084u-06e8766aa6a7535b8575b091e9204647{\nbackground-color:#301118;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-l0lm084u-06e8766aa6a7535b8575b091e9204647 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >DRYDEN PENCE<\/h1><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Chief Investment Officer of Forbes Top 7 RIA Firms* in the US, Economist, portfolio manager and regular commentator for FOX, CNBC, CNN, Yahoo!Finance &#038; Reuters.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l0lm3qfl-f8aaf42de313aeba8649277c4b7ded73\">\n#top .hr.av-l0lm3qfl-f8aaf42de313aeba8649277c4b7ded73{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-l0lm3qfl-f8aaf42de313aeba8649277c4b7ded73 .hr-inner{\nwidth:1920px;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l0lm3qfl-f8aaf42de313aeba8649277c4b7ded73 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l0lm47yj-0c05a6997d31786cac3360bd395f28f2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l0lm47yj-0c05a6997d31786cac3360bd395f28f2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l0lm47yj-0c05a6997d31786cac3360bd395f28f2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Eldon Dryden Pence III serves as Chief Investment Officer for Pence Wealth Management, overseeing the management of all client assets. Dryden obtained his degree in Economics from Harvard University in 1982. In that same year, he was commissioned in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Officer through the ROTC program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).<\/p>\n<p>After further Graduate Study in Law and Crisis Management, Dryden Pence functioned as a Military Intelligence officer and specialized in Psychological Warfare. He was reactivated for Desert Storm and is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with \u201cV\u201d for valor in combat, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit from the U.S. Army, one of the highest honors earned by a soldier.<\/p>\n<p>After commanding joint intelligence units in support of both US Central Command in the Middle East and US Africa Command, Colonel Pence retired from the Army Reserve in July 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Formally trained as an economist, Dryden Pence received his Certified Portfolio Manager<sup>1 <\/sup>designation from Columbia University. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary\u00ae<sup>2<\/sup> and in his capacity, as Chief Investment Officer, the total assets serviced by Pence Wealth Management through LPL Financial consist of over $1.69 billion in advisory and $181 million in brokerage assets.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Dryden Pence combines his formal training and knowledge as an Economist with his years of experience in psychological warfare to bring a unique understanding of human behavior and how it affects the economy and the markets. Dryden Pence is a frequent speaker at regional and national events, and broadcast outlets such as Reuters, CNBC and FOX Business Network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-xlbr-051f4f30aa195466924edf8cd7665f08\">\n#top .hr.av-xlbr-051f4f30aa195466924edf8cd7665f08{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-xlbr-051f4f30aa195466924edf8cd7665f08 .hr-inner{\nwidth:1920px;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-xlbr-051f4f30aa195466924edf8cd7665f08 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l0lm53pq-4f5a86412874f4159c29932af2f334d8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l0lm53pq-4f5a86412874f4159c29932af2f334d8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:9px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l0lm53pq-4f5a86412874f4159c29932af2f334d8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><sup>1 <\/sup>The Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM\u00ae) designation is a collaboration of the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers and Columbia University. The academic component is designed to provide a deeper understanding of fundamental security analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management concepts for financial services industry professionals managing discretionary portfolios. The CPM\u00ae program is designed to enhance the participant\u2019s knowledge in the areas of valuation analysis, portfolio construction, and risk management. The current criteria for applicant eligibility are any of the following: 1). A certificate, diploma or academic degree providing evidence of a four-year undergraduate degree; 2). 3 years of employment in the financial services industry; or 3). letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant who is employed in the financial services industry, written by a supervisor, where the credential requirements are desired for the training and development of the applicant. Generally, each candidate will spend 150 &#8211; 200 hours on the online pre-work and, after successfully completing the course modules and passing the exams, candidates are eligible to attend the onsite learning at Columbia University.<\/p>\n<p><sup>2 <\/sup>The Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF\u00ae) designation certifies that the recipient has specialized knowledge of fiduciary standards of care and their application to the investment management process. To receive the AIF\u00ae designation, the individual must meet prerequisite criteria based on a combination of education, relevant industry experience, and\/or ongoing professional development, complete a training program, successfully pass a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and Conduct Standards. In order to maintain the AIF\u00ae designation, the individual must annually attest to the Code of Ethics and Conduct Standards, and accrue and report a minimum of six hours of continuing education. The AIF\u00ae designation is administered by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, the standards-setting body of fi360.<\/p>\n<p><sup>3<\/sup> Pence Wealth Management, Inc. (\u201cPWM\u201d) is an investment adviser registered with the State of California to provide financial planning services. The financial professionals affiliated with PWM are registered with and offer securities and investment advisory services through LPL Financial, member FINRA\/SIPC and a registered investment adviser. As of 12\/31\/2023, the total assets serviced by PWM through LPL Financial consist of over $1.69 billion in advisory and $181 million in brokerage assets.<\/p>\n<p>PWM and LPL Financial are separate entities.<\/p>\n<p>Dryden Pence is a registered representative with and securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA\/SIPC and a registered investment adviser. Mr. Pence may offer financial planning services through PWM, a registered investment advisor. PWM and LPL Financial are separate entities.<\/p>\n<p>[*] America\u2019s Top Registered Investment Advisor Firms ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. 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