Dunham - Leadership Team

MEET JEFFREY

Jeffrey A. Dunham

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, & CEO

Jeffrey A. Dunham is Chairman and CEO of Dunham & Associates. 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 & Associates 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

CHIEF SALES & MARKETING OFFICER

Salvatore M. Capizzi is Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Dunham & Associates. 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 & Associates' 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 JOSEPH

Joseph P. Kelly

GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Since 2013, Joseph P. Kelly has served as Dunham’s BSA/AML Compliance Officer. He is also CCO for the Dunham Funds. Joe’s 15 years of financial services experience brings a wealth of knowledge as he manages Dunham’s legal, compliance, and risk management functions. Joe earned a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and a B.S. from Xavier University. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 24 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 & Associates’ 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 & Associates. 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 & Associates. 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 & Associates. Dawn manages the Administration Department by coordinating and overseeing projects received by all departments of the firm and assist 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 JASON

Jason Driver

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MID-ATLANTIC

Jason Driver is the Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Dunham & Associates, where he helps financial advisors develop their advisory practice and expand their assets under management. Because of career changes during his 14 years at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James, Jason successfully built three books of business before joining Dunham in 2008. He has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Delaware and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET BRIAN

Brian Harder

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MIDWEST

Brian Harder is Regional Director for Dunham & Associates. Before joining Dunham in 2017, Brian had an eclectic career as an external wholesaler, fixed and variable annuity wholesaler, and independent insurance agent. Brian received a B.S. in Geology from the University of Illinois and holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET EZRA

Ezra Whipple

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, MID-ATLANTIC AND MIDWEST

Ezra Whipple is the Regional Marketing Associate in the Mid-Atlantic Region for Dunham & Associates. He focuses on enhancing financial advisors’ ability to raise assets using Dunham’s institutionally-managed mutual funds and more. Ezra joined Dunham in 2014 and has enjoyed identifying investment solutions specifically designed to simplify complex situations to help advisors expand their advisory practice since that time. Ezra carries an MBA from UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management and graduated with a B.A. from Manhattanville College. He holds his FINRA Series 7 registration. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET BRANDON

Brandon Mather

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, WEST

Brandon Mather is the regional director for the West Region for Dunham & Associates. 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

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, WEST

Rebecca Pearson serves as Regional Marketing Associate for Dunham & Associates’ West 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 ROBERT

Robert L. Pancrazi

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST

Robert L. Pancrazi is the Northeast Regional Director for Dunham & Associates 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, Oneata, and holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET CYNTHIA

Cynthia Audish

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, NORTHEAST

Cynthia Y. Audish is the Regional Marketing Associate for the Northeast Region of Dunham & Associates, where she is responsible for driving growth in the Northeast. Prior to joining the firm in the fall of 2017, Cynthia owned Cynthia Audish Insurance Agency, Inc., a Farmers Insurance Agency located in El Cajon, CA. Cynthia carries a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker College an MBA from Walsh College. She holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET ROBB

Robb Weiland

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL

Robb Weiland is the Central Regional Director for Dunham & Associates. Prior to joining the firm in 2009, Mr. Weiland served as Regional Vice President for ING Funds, Director of Insurance Marketing for AIG Financial Advisors, and Financial Advisor with SunAmerica Securities. Robb carries a B.S. in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University. He also holds FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET BRETT

Brett Elliott

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, CENTRAL

Brett Elliot is Dunham & Associates’ Central Regional Marketing Executive. Originally from Newcastle, England, Brett moved to the United States in 2012. Prior to emigrating, he played professional soccer for Sunderland AFC for three years. Brett holds a degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and began his career in finance as a commodity broker before joining Dunham in 2017. He holds FINRA Series 3 and 6 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET EUGENE

Eugene Choi, CFP

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST

Eugene Choi is the Southeast Regional Director for Dunham & Associates 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 REX

Rex Dunham

REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE, SOUTHEAST

Rex Dunham is the Regional Marketing Associate for the Southeast Region of Dunham & Associates. Prior to joining Dunham in 2018, Rex was a loan consultant for Caliber Home Loans in Carlsbad, California. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from San Diego State University, and has earned his FINRA Series 6 registration. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET PETER

Peter Nesbitt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Peter B. Nesbitt is the National Accounts Manager for Dunham & Associates. 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 SUPERVISOR

Erik Schlindwein serves as Dunham & Associates’ Client Services Supervisor, 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, 63, and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET ROYCE

Royce Gittings

SR. CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Royce Gittings joined Dunham & Associates 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. See Full Bio CLOSE

MEET MARIANNE

Marianne Secreto

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Marianne Secreto is a Client Service Associate for Dunham & Associates. She has worked on both the advisory and direct side of business at an independent broker dealer, and joined Dunham in 2016. Marianne has a B.A. in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany and holds her FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. See Full Bio CLOSE

Leadership Team