Laila Pence
| Laila Pence | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laila Marshall-Pence Egypt |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Egyptian-American |
| 🏫 Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BS) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏢 Organization | Pence Wealth Management |
| Known for | Co-founding Pence Wealth Management, induction into Barron's Hall of Fame |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Dryden Pence |
| 👶 Children | 1 |
Laila Pence (née Marshall-Pence) is an Egyptian-American financial advisor and the president and co-founder of Pence Wealth Management, a Newport Beach–based Registered Investment Advisory firm. She oversees more than $2 billion in assets and has been repeatedly recognized by Forbes and Barron's as one of America’s top wealth advisors.[1][2]
Early life and education
Pence was born in Egypt and immigrated to the United States with her mother at age 12 following the Six-Day War.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and later obtained her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.[3]
Career
She began her financial services career in 1980 while still an undergraduate. After obtaining her securities license, she co-founded Pence Wealth Management in 1981. As of 2025, the firm manages over $2 billion in client assets.[2]
Recognition
Pence has received numerous accolades for her work in the financial industry.
- Inducted into the Barron's Advisor Hall of Fame in 2019.[4]
- Named to the Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" list consecutively from 2006 to 2024.[5]
- Named to the Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Advisors" list, ranked #56 nationally in 2025.[1]
- Ranked #1 on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for Southern California in 2024.[6]
Philanthropy and community
Pence serves on the board of trustees at Claremont Graduate University and supports charitable organizations, including the Egyptian Cancer Network.[3]
Personal life
She resides in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, Dryden Pence, and their daughter Sarah.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Klebnikov, Sergei (October 10, 2023). "An Egyptian Immigrant and Tax Whisperer Who Built a $1.7 Billion Firm". Forbes. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bisnoff, Jason (August 25, 2020). "Laila Pence's Journey As an Egyptian Immigrant, Building a Diverse $1.6 Billion Financial Advisory Firm". Forbes. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Laila Pence: From the Ruins of Suez to the Heights of Wall Street". Charisma Daily. June 2, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Barron's Advisor Hall of Fame". Barron's. October 24, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ O'Brien, Elizabeth (June 7, 2024). "Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors for 2024". Barron's. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Forbes Recognizes Laila Pence as a 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisor". Pence Wealth Management. April 4, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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