Leadership Team

MEET JEFFREY

Jeffrey A. Dunham

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, & CEO

Jeffrey A. Dunham is Chairman and CEO of Dunham. Jeffrey began Dunham in 1985, with the belief that Sub-Advisers should be paid based on their ability to outperform their stated benchmark. He has a B.S. from San Diego State University and FINRA Series 3, 4, 7, 24, 53, 63 and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET DENISE

Denise S. Iverson, CPA

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Denise S. Iverson, CPA, is CFO for Dunham and Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of the Dunham Funds. With over 30 years of banking, financial, and executive management experience, Denise has been responsible for Dunham’s corporate finance and accounting since 1999. Denise has a B.S. in Business Administration from San Diego State University and holds the FINRA Series 27 registration. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET SALVATORE

Salvatore M. Capizzi, CEPA

CHIEF SALES & MARKETING OFFICER

Salvatore M. Capizzi is Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Dunham. Prior to joining Dunham in 2008, Sal developed BlackRock's retail distribution platform and substantially grew the complex during his eight-year tenure. Sal received a B.A. from Baruch College and holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 22, 24, 63 and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET TAMARA

Tamara B. Wendoll

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Tamara B. Wendoll is Dunham's Chief Operating Officer. She also serves as Secretary and AML Officer of the Dunham Funds. Prior to joining Dunham in 2008, Tammy received numerous awards, including the 2004 SIAA Financial Services Award, 2004 SIAA Publication/External: Financial Services Award, and others. Tammy carries a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She holds FINRA 4, 7, 24, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET VIKTORIA

Viktoria Palermo

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Viktoria Palermo is Chief Compliance Officer for Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. and the Dunham Funds. She also serves as BSA/ AML Compliance Officer for Dunham Trust Company. With over 16 years of industry experience, Viktoria has a strong background in compliance, supervision and overall operations of the Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser. Viktoria holds the FINRA Series 24, 7, 51, 4, 66 and 63 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET WILLIAM

William J. Brims

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

William J. Brims provides leadership for the continued development of Dunham’s innovative information technology environment as Director of Information Technology. A former consultant for the multiple federal agencies, Bill joined Dunham in 2005 and is responsible for the evolution and performance of all technological systems. Bill carries an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix as well as a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET RYAN

Ryan J. Dykmans

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Ryan J. Dykmans is the Director of Research for Dunham. A member of the team since 2004, Ryan oversees all aspects of the firm’s Analyst team, heads the Investment Committee and its efforts, and leads the institutional asset manager selection process, including participation in over 100 manager presentations a year. Ryan has a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Redlands and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET HILAREY

Hilarey M. Findeisen

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Hilarey M. Findeisen is Director of Operations for Dunham. Since 1994, Hilarey has managed information systems that track individual client accounts and oversees trust accounting and back-office operations. She also develops and supervises the operations of advisory programs which utilize the Dunham Funds. Hilarey has a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Information Systems from the University of California, San Diego and holds FINRA Series 7 and 24 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET DAWN

Dawn Gillard

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Dawn Gillard is Director of Administration and Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of Dunham. Dawn manages the Administration Department by coordinating and overseeing projects received by all departments of the firm and assists the CEO in all day-to-day functions. She joined Dunham in 2001 and holds FINRA Series 7 registration. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET SALLY

Sally Yoder

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Sally Yoder is Director of Human Resources for Dunham Trust, bringing more than fifteen years of HR experience to the role. She joined the Dunham Trust team in 2017. Sally is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, and received her B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET ANN

Ann Rosevear, Esq.

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TRUST OFFICER, DUNHAM TRUST COMPANY

Ann Rosevear serves as President and Chief Trust Officer for Dunham Trust Company, providing expert structuring and administration of trusts to DTC's most complex clients. Prior to joining Dunham Trust Company in 2014, Ann spent 14 years as a principal attorney at Walsh, Baker, Rosevear & Loomis, P.C. in Reno, NV. Ann is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Honors College and Gonzaga University School of Law. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET PETER

Peter Nesbitt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR

Peter B. Nesbitt is the National Accounts Manager for Dunham. He is responsible for building and developing the firm’s Broker/Dealer and RIA relationships, obtaining new selling agreements, and expanding Dunham’s visibility nationwide. Before joining Dunham in 2010 as a Marketing Associate, Peter served as Marketing Director for a San Diego-based Registered Investment Advisor. Peter carries a B.S. in Business Administration from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET BRANDON

Brandon Mather, CEPA

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, WEST

Brandon Mather is the regional director for the West Region for Dunham. In his current role, he enhances Dunham’s strategic relationships through financial advisor education, client service and sales support. Prior to joining the firm in 2014, Brandon was a service center associate with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he spearheaded the firm’s Registered Investment Advisor team in assisting non-affiliated advisors. Brandon received his bachelor’s degree in Business from Indiana University and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET REBECCA

Rebecca Pearson, CFP®, CEPA

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL

Rebecca Pearson serves as Regional Director for Dunham’s Central Region. Prior to joining Dunham in 2016, she helped her father develop a sustainable financial planning practice as an associate wealth advisor. Rebeca holds a dual Bachelor’s in Economics and Sociology from Louisiana State University and also has received her FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET EUGENE

Eugene Choi, CFP®, CEP®, ChFC®

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST

Eugene Choi is the Southeast Regional Director for Dunham Prior to joining Dunham in 2014, Eugene worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Fidelity Investments, and UBS Financial Services. He has a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET SHAWN

Shawn Waltz

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MID-ATLANTIC

Shawn Watlz serves as Regional Director for Dunham's Mid-Atlantic Region. Prior to joining Dunham in 2019, Shawn was a regional director with Lockwood Advisors and an agent at John Hancock. Shawn carries a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He also has his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET ROBERT

Robert L. Pancrazi

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST

Robert L. Pancrazi is the Northeast Regional Director for Dunham and is responsible for driving sales, generating assets under management, building long-term relationships and marketing Dunham Trust’s trust services and solutions. Prior to joining Dunham in 2014, Rob accumulated 15 years of experience at Four Wood Capital Partners and ING Investment Management, among others. He carries a B.A. from the State University of New York, Oneonta, and holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET CZARINA

Czarina Frias

SALES DESK MANAGER AND REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, WEST

Czarina Frias is the Regional Marketing Associate for the West Region of Dunham, where she is responsible for driving growth. Prior to joining the firm in the spring of 2019, Czarina worked as a corporate accountant within the telecommunications and financial industry. Czarina carries a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno. She holds FINRA Series 6, 63 and 65 registrations. CLOSE
MEET NEHEMIAH

Nehemiah McFarlin

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, MID-ATLANTIC

Nehemiah McFarlin is the Regional Marketing Associate for the Mid-Atlantic region of Dunham. He was previously a student athlete, and joined Dunham in 2021. Nehemiah has a Bachelors in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, Management & Marketing, and holds his FINRA Series 7 registration. CLOSE
MEET KYLE

Kyle McCarthy

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, CENTRAL AND MIDWEST

Kyle McCarthy is the Regional Marketing Associate for the Central and Midwest Regions of Dunham. He previously worked as a Sales Development Representative at GoSite, and joined Dunham in 2020. Kyle has a B.A. in Finance from San Diego State University and holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. CLOSE
MEET PETER

Peter Nesbitt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR

Peter B. Nesbitt is the National Accounts Manager for Dunham. He is responsible for building and developing the firm’s Broker/Dealer and RIA relationships, obtaining new selling agreements, and expanding Dunham’s visibility nationwide. Before joining Dunham in 2010 as a Marketing Associate, Peter served as Marketing Director for a San Diego-based Registered Investment Advisor. Peter carries a B.S. in Business Administration from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE
MEET ERIK

Erik Schlindwein

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

Erik Schlindwein serves as Dunham’s Client Services Manager, where he has over a decade of experience in a variety of roles. Erik gained industry experience by working closely with sell-side equity analysts, buy-side analysts and portfolio managers, and working as an accounting officer for a real estate title company. He originally joined Dunham in 2005. He has a B.A. in International Business from San Diego State University and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 27, 63, and 66 registrations. CLOSE
MEET ROYCE

Royce Gittings

SR. CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Royce Gittings joined Dunham in 2003 as a Sr. Client Services Associates. He has built up more than two decades of experience in financial services. Royce holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University and carries his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. CLOSE
MEET HANNAH

Hannah Bonnie

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Hannah Bonnie joined Dunham in 2021 as a Client Services Associate after working as an Assistant Financial Planner at LPL Financial. Hannah graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Journalism and holds FINRA Series 7, 66 and 24 registrations. CLOSE
MEET SURAJ

Suraj Puri

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Suraj Puri is a Client Services Associate for Dunham and Associates. He previously worked as an internal auditor at LPL Financial, and joined Dunham in 2021. Suraj has a B.S. in Business Administration – Finance from San Diego State University and holds his FINRA series 7 and 66 registrations. CLOSE
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