Associates

Kevin Ryan is a Financial Consultant with NWF Advisory in Los Angeles.  Although he has spent the last five years in the financial service industry, Kevin has also helped start and run several small businesses as well.  This prior experience gives him unique insight into the needs of business owners and the self-employed, a growing segment of today’s workforce. 

Kevin holds his life, accident, health and property and casualty license in California and is a financial advisor with Royal Alliance Associates Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, holding both his series 7 and 65 registrations. 

Kevin attended Santa Clara University and has received a Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning from UCLA.  He is a life-long resident of Los Angeles and lives with his wife and Three daughters in Tarzana, Ca.

 mailto:kryan@nwfadvisory.com 

DERRIGAN C. SHEEDY

Financial Advisor

mailto:dsheedy@nwfadvisory.com

Objective

In keeping with the Managed Mutuals philosophy, Derrigan strives to develop portfolios designed to assist clients’ in reaching their financial objectives while staying within their risk comfort level. He enjoys working with clients at all stages of the comprehensive financial planning process.

Experience

Derrigan has been with NWF Advisory in Los Angeles, CA since 2003. His education and passion for the financial advisory industry combined with the support of the long-time professionals at NWF Advisory/Managed Mutuals has prepared him to make well-informed decisions and valuable recommendations for the overall benefit of his clients.

Education/Associations

The University of Arizona, Tucson (2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Business Administration

UCLA Extension (Present)

Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning

Member of Financial Planning Association

Loyola High School of Los Angeles Alumni Association

Licenses/Registration

Registered Representative – Series 7 and 66

Life and Health Insurance License

Recreation/Hobbies

Jogging, biking and golfing

Skiing and snowboarding

Derrigan C. Sheedy is a registered representative of and offers securities through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member NASD/SIPC.

Investment Advisory and Financial Planning Services offered through NWF Advisory Services, Inc.

Derrigan C. Sheedy holds his life, accident and health license in the state of California, California Insurance License #0E40285, and separately holds his securities license in the state of California

Robert L. Levine



Consultant

**Robert Levine is not a registered representative or investment advisor with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT TO MANAGED MUTUALS



  1/05 - Present

Bob will continue to serve as consultant to the practice and his principal responsibility will be to offer insight and recommendations concerning the positions and managers that will be used in the two "core" equity portfolios. He has passionately followed the better performers in the industry for years. That was his primary function in the practice in the past and will continue to be his focus as a consultant, into the foreseeable future.

ASSOCIATES IN FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP, INC.



  



Certified Financial Planner



 1/87 - 12/2004



 



 Portfolio and Asset Management 



 Financial planning 



 Estate planning; Pension planning; Investments 



 Business planning; Buy-Sell; Key Man



 



KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME SERVICES DIVISION



  



Executive Vice President



 1/86 - 12/86



 



 Vertically integrated this manufacturer of mobile homes into retail. Objective was to sell the manufactured product through its own retail stores on an exclusive basis. Reality necessitated spinning off the division.



 



 



MOBILE AMERICA



  



President



 3/77 - 1/86



 



 Joined this retailer of mobile homes during a period of weak industry sales. At the time, the company had a net worth of $300,000 and seven retail stores. When I left the company in 1986, we had sales of $65,000,000, a net worth of over $5,000,000, and 23 retail stores throughout Texas. In 1983, Houston was the largest mobile home market in the United States. Mobile America had a 36% share of that market with only 10% of the outlets.



 



 



PLEXITE INDUSTRIES, INC.



  



President



 8/76 - 3/77



 



 Made several significant changes at this privately held manufacturer of decorative plastic flowerpots to increase cash flow. Reduced number of employees by 30% and reduced percentage of accounts over 90 days from 25% to under 8%.



 

Worked in many of the divisions of Rust Craft Greeting Card Company, Inc. as shown below:

RUST CRAFT GREETING CARD COMPANY, INC.



 



 

EMKAY CANDLE CO. DIVISION                                                  4/74-8/76

President

 Took over company during a period of declining industry sales. Developed new channels of distribution and new product lines, all of which resulted in record company sales. Reduced payroll by 23% (in dollars), and reduced inventory by 30% (in dollars). These changes significantly improved profits. Emkay is a leader in the candle industry with forecasted sales of over $10,000,000.



 

RUST CRAFT GREETING CARD COMPANY, INC.



 6/72-4/74



 

Vice President - Subsidiary Marketing

 Coordinated the marketing programs for the corporation's candle company (Emkay), stationery company (Pratt & Austin), and invitation company (National Artcrafts).



 

RUST CRAFT GREETING CARD COMPANY, INC.



 6/64-6/72



 

BARKER GREETING CARD DIVISION

NATIONAL ARTCRAFTS DIVISION

Vice President - Marketing

 Participated in the merger of these two divisions and then became their Marketing Vice President. Had profit and loss responsibility for National Artcrafts, the wedding invitation division. Barker is a major studio greeting card company and National is a major wedding invitation processor. Both companies are located in Cincinnati.



 



RUST CRAFT GREETING CARD COMPANY, INC.



 6/59-6/64



 



 Held several financially oriented positions:

Comptroller's Staff Assistant, Cost Department Manager, Programmer on IBM #305 Computer, Systems & Procedures Analyst. Rust Craft was a major greeting card company and was located in Dedham, Massachusetts.

EDUCATION

The Wharton School

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Degree: B.S. in Economics

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Degree: Masters in Business Administration (at night)

New York University

                Degree:  Financial Planning for the Closely Held Corporation (at night)

RECREATION

Investment Analysis, Reading, Classical Music, Bicycling, Jogging, and Travel

DESIGNATIONS

               CFP - Certified Financial Planner

ACTIVITIES

              Board of Directors of PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)

                 Board of Directors of Gramercy Housing Group (provides affordable housing to single parent families)

 Deborah Opperman Levine, CPA



Certified Financial Planner

, Chicago, Illinois

Awarded scholarship

Social Science Honor Society

Honors in Political Science

FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNER    1992 to Present

Asset & Portfolio Management Investments Tax Planning Insurance Programs Business Planning

	Reviewed and supervised the preparation of individual, corporate, fiduciary, estate and miscellaneous tax returns.
	Researched and analyzed financial transactions. Conducted successful IRS audits.

Provided services for tax departments of national and regional public accounting firm.

	International Shipping and Marine Industries Division
	Assisted in developing the new division's marketing strategy and sales.
	Prepared multi-million dollar loan proposals, including analysis of financial statements and financial position.

	Profit Analysis Section, Treasurer's Office
	Evaluated division profit reports.

	Developed position papers on problems of price controls.
	Recommended price control mechanism for multi-product companies.

	Advised businesses on price controls. Cost of Living Council liaison.
	Project coordinator for the review of Price Commission's effectiveness and development of future plans. Received meritorious service award.

BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYST FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES     1970 to 1972

Developed $5 million program/budget package to implement

, Washington, D.C.

STAFF BUDGET OFFICER FOR U.S. AIR FORCE        1966 to 1969

Project manager and coordinator for the Air Force's ten-year chemical/biological program/budget. Defended the program to the Office of Secretary of Defense, receiving greater acceptance than other programs presented.

	Estate Planning  and Personal Financial Planning Steering Committee of the Certified Public Accountants Society (Los Angeles Chapter).
	Various speaking engagements.

	CFP - Certified Financial Planner
	CPA -
	CPA/PFS -

 

Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration

, Washington, D.C.

, Evanston, Illinois

NWF Advisory, Los Angeles, California

Fineman, Nitzberg & West

, Los Angeles, California

Public Accounting Firms

CNA Insurance

Continental Bank

General Motors

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

British Price Commission

U.S. Price Commission

District of Columbia, Mayor's

U.S. Air Force

ACTIVITIES

DESIGNATIONS

Debbie O. Levine is a registered representative of and offers securities through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

Debbie O. Levine holds her life, accident and health license in the state of California, and securities license in the state of California.  California Life Insurance License #0A99789.

Jamner, Pariser & Meschures

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Northwestern University

School of International Service, American University

EDUCATION

De Paul University

Jeanne Pontius began her career in the financial services industry in 1979 with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

Reginald Jackson, CFP™ Certified Financial PlanneR™ Phone 909 748-0033 Email: rjackson@nwfadvisory.com
EXPERIENCE:	Having served nearly 20 years in the investment advisory industry,  I truly believe no two economic boom or bust periods are alike and likely never will be. It is for this reason I approach every client and prospective client on an individual basis with no pre-conceived notions as to their fears, concerns or ambitions.
OBJECTIVE:	As a strategist I help direct clients by focusing on an individualized written strategy to reach their objectives, and connecting them with additional experts in investment planning, tax planning and insurance planning
EDUCATION/ ASSOCIATIONS	California State Polytechnic University at Pomona 1983, Bachelor of Science in Business Management  Graduate of College of Financial Planning at Denver, Colorado Member of Financial Planning Association About Us Access Your Account Our Associates Mission Statement Our Location Investment Policy Associates Mutual Funds Commentary Contact us Tell A Friend Contact Us 11835 W. Olympic Boulevard Suite 1150E Los Angeles, CA 90064-5001 Phone: (310) 475-5854 Fax: (310) 207-1628 Map and Directions
*Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Additional investment advisory services offered through NWF Advisory Services, Inc., registered investment advisor not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Managed Mutuals is not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates Inc. or registered as a broker dealer or investment advisor. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state(s) referenced.  An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing; the prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company.