Michael has over two decades of experience in 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. He also has a CFP certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Michael lives in La Mesa with his wife, Cindi, and has two grown children who live in Southern California as well.
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 for Helix Charter High School.
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.
John Barber
CFA
John brings two decades of financial expertise to the TriVant team. His career began at American Express as a Financial Advisor. He later joined TD Waterhouse as an institutional fixed income trader, and soon progressed to responsibilities as a commodity broker and subsequently a Manager in the Trading Department. At Fisher Investments, Inc., a $50 billion money manager, he was a senior Investment Counselor regarded as a specialist in customized portfolios. His expertise regarding risk and hedging strategies was often sought and implemented by management. Additionally, he was a member of the Small Cap Value research team.
John oversees all aspects of portfolio strategy decisions at TriVant. He continues to develop proprietary computer models to enhance portfolio risk control for customized portfolios. John co-authored an article entitled "Mandating the Probability of Success: A New Approach to Retirement Planning" (Journal of Retirement Planning, November-December 2006). He has recently been quoted twice in Kiplinger™'s magazine regarding the topic of asset sustainability.
John was born in San Francisco, California and graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego.
Dan Laimon
MBA
Dan has more than two decades of experience in the finance industry. His career began at Citizens Trust Bank (Vancouver, BC, Canada) as the Marketing Manager of the Foreign Exchange Department. He later founded and managed a mid-sized investor relations firm for several years. Subsequently he joined Dundee Securities Corporation, a Toronto-based national financial services firm, as a Research Associate and later moved to the Investment Banking team. At Fisher Investments, Inc., he started as a senior Investment Counselor and was second in charge of launching the Fisher Investments Canada Division. He was later promoted to the Sales Department, where he initiated and headed a department to provide special-case investment analysis and recommendations to prospective clients.
Dan oversees all aspects of client relations at TriVant, and is closely involved with portfolio analysis and strategy.
He co-authored an article entitled "Mandating the Probability of Success: A New Approach to Retirement Planning" (Journal of Retirement Planning, November-December 2006).
Dan was born in Vancouver, Canada and graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance. He received a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, where he concentrated in accounting.
James Thompson
James joined the TriVant team after medically retiring from the Navy after nearly 18 years of service. He enlisted in the Navy in 2003 and was commissioned as an Engineering Limited Duty Officer in 2012. James served on three San Diego based ships during his career and considers himself an adopted San Diegan. At TriVant, James assists in all aspects of client relations. He also assists in the research and analysis for potential investments.
Prior to his Naval career James grew up in Greeneville, TN where he graduated high school as the valedictorian. He then went on to attend MIT where he was working towards a degree in Chemical Engineering. James is now working on completing his undergraduate degree in Engineering Management at Arizona State University. In addition to the undergraduate degree program, James is also currently enrolled in a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification program.
James lives in San Marcos with his wife, Erin, and their two children. He is a member of the San Marcos Rotary Club and the San Elijo Elementary School PTO.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 2003 | |
| No. of Employees: | 2-4 | |
| States Licensed in: | All |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Non-Profit Organizations, Individual Investors |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Portfolio Management |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Stocks |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Phone, Our Office, Video Conference, Your Office |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Financial Organization Memberships: | CFA Society of San Diego, CFA Institute |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Only |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $200,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets |
| Fee % Based on Assets: | 0.875% |
Board Positions |
| Organization : | Home of Guiding Hands, El Cajon, CA |
| Position : | Treasurer |
| Duration : | 2010-Present |
Education |
| Bachelor of Arts - Political Science | UCLA
- Los Angeles, CA 1980- 1985 |
| MBA - Business | San Diego State University
- San Diego 1995- 1998 |
FAQs |
Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?We act as a fiduciary for our clients. |
How do you charge for your services?We are a fee-based Registered Investment Advisor. We do not sell annuities or other high-commission products. |
What services do you provide? What are your specialties?We specialize in long-term investment portfolios for individual clients and non-profits organizations. |
What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage?We have 100 clients approximately. |
What financial institution(s) do you represent?We are an independent registered investment advisor (RIA). Our clients' assets are custodied at the Institutional Division of Charles Schwab. |
Disclosures |
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WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of advisor or advisory services. Financial professionals pay cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. |
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Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
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
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| Tue. | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed. | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu. | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri. | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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.
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