We are long-term investors that have a record of providing a good return and good service to our
clients.
We are transparent in how we serve our clients. We make understandable investments in publicly-
traded assets. We never tie your money up in illiquid assets, annuities or private equity. You
always have access to your money when you need it.
Our clients have security in knowing their assets are held at Charles Schwab where they can
review their accounts at any time. Our statements clearly show your investments, their values and
your performance.
By operating transparently, we give our clients peace-of-mind showing them that we invest in a
straight-forward manner and that we are advising in their best interest.
General Information |
Firm Start Year: | 2003 | |
No.of Employees: | 2-4 | |
States Licensed in: | All |
Qualifications & Memberships |
Financial Organization Memberships: | CFA Institute, CFA Society of San Diego |
Compliance |
Registered Investment Advisor: | Yes |
Registered Representative: | Yes |
Investment Advisor Representative: | Yes |
I am an acknowledged fiduciary: | Yes |
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: | I have a clean record |
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: | I have a clean record |
Compensation and Fees |
Fee Structure: | Fee Only |
Organization: | Home of Guiding Hands El Cajon, CA |
Position : | Treasurer |
Duration : | 2010-Currently holding |
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science |
UCLA - Los Angeles, CA
1980- 1985 |
MBA - Business |
San Diego State University - San Diego
1995- 1998 |
Michael has almost two decades of experience in the area of investment management. Prior to joining TriVant, Michael worked as a trader, research analyst and portfolio manager at two Southern California-based high net worth investment firms.
Michael has been a San Diego resident for his entire life. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his MBA from San Diego State University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego. Michael lives in La Mesa with his wife, Cindi, and their two children.
Michael is very active in the San Diego community. He is currently serving on the Home of Guiding Hands Board of Directors, as the Treasurer. He previously served on the board of directors for Sports 4 Exceptional Athletes and as a governing board member of Helix Charter High School.
John Barber
CFA
Dan Laimon
MBA
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HGH Board Member of the Year
(06/30/2016)
Board member of the year recognizes an individual for making a positive contribution to Home of Guiding Hands, an organization that provides care and housing for people with physical or mental challenges.