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At Towneley, we are more than just financial advisors. We are investment counselors dedicated to meeting your money management needs. Our portfolio managers, as well as the rest of the investment team, are readily available to speak directly with clients and their other advisors, such as auditors, accountants and attorneys. We also assist with a wide range of individual and business financial issues.
Portfolio Management
Name and Title |
Degrees and Certifications |
Years with Towneley |
Wesley McCain,
Chairman |
B.B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., CFA |
42
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Tracy Kuntz,
President, Chief Compliance Officer |
B.S., M.B.A., CFP®
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28 |
Lisa Tomlinson,
Portfolio Manager, Client Service |
B.A., CFP®
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26 |
Heidi Haynes,
Portfolio Manager, Client Service |
CFP® |
23
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Ernie Garrett,
Portfolio Manager, Co-Director of Research
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B.A., CFP® |
12
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Shu Chin Li,
Portfolio Manager, Co-Director of Research
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B.A., M.S., M.B.A., CFA |
11
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Robert Seaman,
Portfolio Manager, Business Development Manager |
B.A., B.S., M.S. |
8
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Fiduciary Services, Compliance, and Financial Planning
Name and Title |
Degrees and Certifications |
Years with Towneley |
Robyn Bahlinger,
Fiduciary Specialist, Compliance Officer, Financial Planner |
A.B., J.D., CFP®, AIF® |
12
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Portfolio Administration
Name and Title |
Degrees and Certifications |
Years with Towneley |
Christina Elmore,
Portfolio Administrator |
B.S. |
9
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Operations and Administration
Name and Title |
Degrees and Certifications |
Years with Towneley |
Sheila Lagrand,
Operations Manager, CA |
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
7
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Alma Ramos,
Office Manager, NY |
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25 |
Gretchen Hartman,
Special Projects Coordinator |
B.F.A. |
21
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Thy Dang,
Client Service Associate
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7
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
| Portfolio Management |
 Wesley McCain, Ph.D., CFA, is founder and chairman of Towneley Capital Management, Inc. Prior to founding Towneley in 1971, he was an assistant professor of finance at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business Administration. He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan, an M.B.A. from Columbia University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is the founder and former chairman of Eclipse Financial Asset Trust and a former senior managing director of New York Life Investment Management, LLC. He has also served as a director of two insurance companies, one industrial company and several mutual funds. He is a past public governor and independent director of the PCX Stock & Options Exchange, PCX Equities, NYSE Arca, Inc. and the NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. He is currently serving as a director of GM Network, Ltd. Dr. McCain is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Institute.
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 Tracy Thatcher Kuntz, M.B.A., CFP®, president and chief compliance officer, oversees the management of all client portfolios, client relations, operations, and marketing functions. She has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 1993. She completed her B.S. at the University of Southern California and M.B.A. at the University of California, Irvine. Ms. Kuntz is an active member of the Orange County chapter of the Financial Planning Association and the Investment Management Consultants Association. She has served as a board member and committee member of various nonprofit organizations and currently serves on a nonprofit advisory board. She has been with Towneley since 1985.
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 Lisa Tomlinson, CFP®, portfolio manager, is the primary contact person overseeing the day-to-day management of her clients' accounts, trading their MMFS portfolios and addressing any questions they may have. Ms. Tomlinson has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 1993. She earned her B.A. from UCLA. She is an active member of the Orange County chapter of the Financial Planning Association and has been with Towneley since 1987.
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 Heidi Haynes, CFP®, portfolio manager, is the primary contact person overseeing the day-to-day management of her clients' accounts, trading their MMFS portfolios and addressing any questions they may have. Ms. Haynes has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 1995. She completed a certificate at MTI Business College. She also attended University of La Verne in La Verne, CA and the University of California, Irvine. Ms. Haynes participates actively in the Orange County chapter of the Financial Planning Association. She has been with Towneley since 1990.
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 Ernie Garrett, CFP®, portfolio manager and co-director of research, conducts the analyses that underlie decisions regarding our investment strategies. He also acts as the primary contact person overseeing the day-to-day management of his clients' accounts, trading their MMFS and ETFS portfolios and addressing any questions they may have. Additionally, he is responsible for the overall coordination of the Multiple Mutual Fund Strategy, acting as Towneley's liaison to the mutual fund companies. Mr. Garrett has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 2004. He earned his B.A. at California State University, Fullerton. He is currently pursuing his master's degree at California State University, Fullerton. Mr. Garrett actively participates in the Orange County chapter of the Financial Planning Association and has been with Towneley since 2001.
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 Shu Chin Li, M.B.A., CFA, portfolio manager and co-director of research, specializes in international equity analysis and the development of quantitative global asset allocation strategies. Prior to joining Towneley in 2002, she was a research consultant to our firm and an emerging markets equity research analyst for Newgate LLP, a Connecticut-based global money management firm. During her employment with Newgate LLP, the firm won 2000 Best Money Manager as surveyed by Emerging Markets Week. Previously, she had accumulated international banking and finance experience in currency trading and risk management for Taiwanese firms. She completed an M.S. in statistics at the University of Toronto and an M.B.A. in finance and international business at Stern School of New York University. Ms. Li is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Institute.
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 Robert Seaman, M.S., portfolio manager and business development manager, is the primary contact person overseeing the day-to-day management of his clients' accounts, trading their MMFS portfolios and addressing any questions they may have. He also is responsible for sales and marketing activities. He earned a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College, and an M.S. in economic systems planning from Stanford University. He is active in several organizations, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Orange County Chapter Treasurer), Age Well Senior Services (Board of Directors), the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, and the California Society of Association Executives. In addition, Mr. Seaman has served as an Ambassador of the South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce for eight years. Mr. Seaman joined Towneley in 2005.
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| Fiduciary Services, Compliance, and Financial Planning |
 Robyn Bahlinger, J.D., CFP®, AIF®, fiduciary specialist, compliance officer and financial planner, oversees our fiduciary services and firm compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. She also conducts research and responds to client questions about cash flow and budgeting, insurance coverage, retirement savings and withdrawals, college savings and financial aid, estate planning, taxes and employee benefits. Ms. Bahlinger completed an A.B. at Occidental College and her J.D. degree at the University of California, Davis. She has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 2005, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Designee since 2012. Ms. Bahlinger is an active member and former secretary of the Orange County chapter of the Financial Planning Association. She joined Towneley in 2001.
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| Portfolio Administration |
 Christina Elmore, portfolio administrator, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our portfolio data and reconciling accounts. She also acts as Towneley's liaison to the custodian. Additionally, she coordinates quarterly and annual reporting to clients. Ms. Elmore earned her B.S. from California State University, Fullerton. Ms. Elmore joined Towneley in 2004.
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| Operations and Administration |
 Sheila Lagrand, Ph.D., operations manager, oversees operations in the Towneley west coast office and leads special projects in support of administrative, marketing and client service functions. She completed her B.A. degree at the University of California, San Diego and her M.A. and Ph.D. at UCLA. Dr. Lagrand joined Towneley in 2006.
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 Alma Ramos, office manager, oversees all the daily operating aspects of the Towneley east coast office and acts as liaison between the east and west coast offices. Ms. Ramos joined Towneley in 1988.
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 Gretchen Hartman, special projects coordinator, provides marketing and client service support for Towneley Capital Management. She also coordinates internal projects. Ms. Hartman earned her B.F.A. from the California College of the Arts. She completed the Asset Management Education Program offered by the College for Financial Planning. Ms. Hartman joined Towneley in 1992.
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 Thy Dang, client service associate, provides support to the entire Towneley staff. She also coordinates the maintenance of office equipment and supplies. Ms. Dang is working towards her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Finance from California State University, Fullerton. Ms. Dang joined Towneley in 2006.
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