About Me

I have been in the financial services industry since 1998 and work out of Stifel’s office in Newport Beach, California. My past industry roles have included Wealth Management Advisor, Producing Sales Manager, and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch.

Over the many years of working with my clients’ unique and often complex financial needs, one aspect of utmost importance for them is having a relationship that encompasses careful listening and consistent guidance through both the calm and turbulent times in the markets and economic cycles. I strive to provide that kind of experience for my clients.

My investment philosophy consists of a disciplined approach, offering tax efficiency and risk management strategies, with a focus on both growth and income objectives. I customize investment strategies, utilizing Stifel’s broad research coverage and access to institutional money managers, all integrated into a comprehensive investment planning/analysis approach.

My clientele includes high-net-worth families, professional athletes, small/mid-sized endowments, charitable foundations, and corporate pension plans. I collaborate with my clients’ CPAs, attorneys, and business managers to endeavor to produce the best recommendations, and ultimately, the most successful outcome.

Area of Focus

• Personal and Corporate Investment Planning
• Risk Management and Estate Planning Strategies
• Tax Planning
• Employer and Employee Retirement Benefit Strategies
• Business Succession Planning
• Insurance Strategic Planning: Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, The University of California, Santa Barbara
• Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through The Investment & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
• Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation through the Center for Fiduciary Studies.
• Series 7, 9 & 10, 63, and 65 securities licenses
• Life, health, and variable insurance licenses (CA Insurance License #0C90141)

Civic Involvement

• Member of the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Consultative School Board
• Member of the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Foundation Board
• Current Member of Childhelp, Orange County, California
• Volunteer at Our Lady Queen of Angels School, Newport Beach, California
• Advisory Board Member of the UC Santa Barbara Department of Economics
• Member of the UC Santa Barbara Advancement Council, Orange County, California

Neither Stifel nor its associates provide legal or tax advice. You should consult with your legal and tax advisors regarding your particular situation.

About Me

Terri began her career in financial services in 1983 with Smith Barney and joined Stifel in 2010. She is responsible for all administrative work for our clients and adds a tremendous amount of value and support to our client relationship management practices. Her knowledge of the financial services industry and hard work ethic is instrumental to our service model.

Terri holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. She lives in southern California and has a daughter and three grandchildren.