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Laila Pence | |
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| Born | Laila Marshall-Pence Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian-American |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BS) |
| Occupation | Financial advisor |
| Organization | Pence Wealth Management |
| Known for | Co-founding Pence Wealth Management, induction into Barron's Hall of Fame |
| Spouse | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Pence serves on the board of trustees at Claremont Graduate University and supports charitable organizations, including the Egyptian Cancer Network.[3]
Personal life
[edit]She resides in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, Dryden Pence, and their daughter Sarah.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Klebnikov, Sergei (October 10, 2023). "An Egyptian Immigrant and Tax Whisperer Who Built a $1.7 Billion Firm". Forbes. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c "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.