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DAVID C. WADE
David Wade is President and CEO of PENTEK Advisory Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm, and has over 30 years of specialized experience in the management and marketing of retirement, financial, and 401(k) plan consulting services.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PENTEK’s consulting activities are focused on assisting the client with preparation of their investment policy statement, selection of mutual funds or professional money managers, monitoring money managers’ activities, controlling overall expenses and maximizing retirement plan asset values.

With over three decades of retirement plan experience, Mr. Wade has had a variety of special consulting/advisory engagements. These include the development of specialized systems for 401(k) administration and the design of special retirement plan insurance programs and employee-driven investment plan communication systems.

Mr. Wade is especially skilled in the analysis of insurance company and mutual fund retirement plan contracts, with particular experience in discerning fee structures and revenue sharing allowances paid to 401(k) providers. He is adept at relating complex subject matter to legal, accounting and actuarial professionals.

Prior to founding PENTEK in 1984, Mr. Wade served as President of the University Group, a financial services company, where he was responsible for the management of all branch offices. Previously he was President and CEO of USLIFE Financial Services.

 
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Mr. Wade is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA), Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and affiliate member of the American Society of Pension Actuaries (ASPA). He has appeared as a panel speaker at the Personnel and Industrial Relations Association National Convention, served on the 401(k) committee for the Institute of Certified Investment Management Consultants. He is past President of the Society of Financial Services Professionals Chapter.
 
DESIGNATIONS
ChFC – Chartered Financial Consultant: awarded by the American College at Bryn Mawr
CIMC – Certified Investment Management Consultant conferred by George Washington University
CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter: awarded by the American College at Bryn Mawr
 
PERSONAL

Mr. Wade is married and has resided in Westlake Village, California for over 25 years. PENTEK’s executive offices are located in nearby Agoura Hills.

 

 
Senior Staff Members
Cheryl Rimmele

Cheryl Rimmele joined PENTEK in 2000, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the firm. In addition, Cheryl coordinates the data process gathering from pension and investment providers.

Cheryl has worked in the financial services industry for 17 years. Since 1987 she has worked for financial services firms in a variety of positions including Operations Manager, Customer Service Supervisor and has been responsible for branch due diligence and compliance. She has lived in Agoura Hills since 1988 along with her husband and three children. She is active in the community, and volunteers her time with her church, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.       


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