Recorded on April 26, 2025, for our 28th Annual Client Luncheon: Trump, Tariffs, Taxes, and How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

This event featured three distinguished speakers who shared their expertise on navigating the complexities of current economic policies, the stock market, and safeguarding against cyber threats.

Client Luncheon Replays

Chad Gniffke
CEO, BRITECITY

 

9 Things to Do Today

Laila Pence
CFP®, AIF®
President of Pence Wealth Management

Laila’s Top 10

Dryden Pence
CPM®, AIF®
Chief Investment Officer of Pence Wealth Management

Dryden’s Summary

Full Presentation Playback

Hyatt Regency Irvine

17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614

Hope to see you in 2026!

Laila Pence CFP®, AIF®
President of Pence Wealth Management

Laila Pence, CFP®, is the President of Pence Wealth Management, one of the nation’s leading private wealth management firms. She specializes in wealth planning for both individuals and businesses, as well as retirement income planning. She uses her experience in taxes to guide her clients in making wise choices in allocating assets while seeking to maximize income and appreciation within their risk tolerance. Laila’s definition of success is to make a difference in her client’s lives by taking them to the next level in creating and maintaining their wealth. The cornerstone of her success has been staying true to her commitment to helping people live their dreams through her leadership, enthusiasm and willingness to serve. Over the past 35 years, Laila has grown Pence Wealth Management into a highly successful firm through her hard work and dedication to helping hundreds of clients develop strategies to align their personal and professional goals.

Dryden Pence CPM, AIF®
Chief Investment Officer of Pence Wealth Management

Dryden Pence serves as Chief Investment Officer for Pence Wealth Management, overseeing the management of all client assets. Formally trained as an economist, Dryden Pence received his Certified Portfolio Manager1 designation from Columbia University. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® and in his capacity, as Chief Investment Officer at Pence Wealth Management the total assets serviced by Pence Wealth Management through LPL Financial consist of over $1.93 billion in advisory and $151 million in brokerage assets as of June 30, 2024. Dryden Pence combines his formal training and knowledge as an Economist with his years of experience in psychological warfare to bring a unique understanding of human behavior and how it affects the economy and the markets. Dryden Pence is a frequent speaker at regional and national events, and broadcast outlets such as Reuters, CNBC and FOX Business Network.

Chad Gniffke
CEO, Britecity

Chad Gniffke is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with over two decades of leadership in the information technology and cybersecurity industries. As CEO of BRITECITY, Chad drives initiatives that protect digital ecosystems and strengthen organizational resilience for businesses across Orange County and beyond. With a career spanning key roles at Kaseya, Caliber Media Group, and inhouseIT, he has developed deep expertise in managed services, cloud computing, and cybersecurity innovation. Chad is dedicated to crafting robust security strategies to counter evolving cyber threats, leveraging a proven track record of expanding client bases through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Proficient in sales, partner management, customer relationship management (CRM), and go-to-market strategies, he excels at bridging technology and security to deliver impactful solutions. A co-inventor of a patented data network notification system (US 20140089406), Chad remains at the forefront of advancing the cybersecurity landscape with visionary leadership.

Chad Gniffke and BRITECITY are not affiliated with Pence Wealth Management or LPL Financial.