Financial Planners
in Riverside, California
Based in the Inland Empire, our team at Beacon Pointe Advisors provides comprehensive wealth planning and customized investment strategies to assist clients with making well-informed, important life decisions related to their wealth.
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Our process and attention to detail ensure your wealth plan allows you to make smart choices about your financial future through informed decisions.
Financial Planning
Our holistic allWEALTH® approach addresses all aspects of your financial well-being.
Retirement Planning
We help clients achieve their best retirement by making smart, informed choices now.
Estate Planning
We’ll help ensure you have the necessary documents in place to protect your family and legacy.
Strategic Tax Planning
Our team is well-versed at integrating tax strategies across your portfolio and financial plan.
Investment Management
We offer customized investment solutions with diverse strategies on an open platform.
Healthcare Planning
Our team can guide you in confidently planning for your future healthcare needs.
Asset Protection
Our team uses their expertise to design a protection plan for your family and assets.
Family Office Services
Our role is to help ensure that your wealth will last you and your family for generations to come.
Meet Our Inland Empire Financial Planners & Advisors
Ben McGloin, CFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Ben McGloin, CFA® is a Managing Director and Partner in the Beacon Pointe Newport Beach office. Ben has close to 30 years of professional experience advising high-net-worth families, individuals, institutions, and business owners. Harnessing his extensive experience and expertise navigating the intricate world of wealth, Ben has an unwavering passion and relentless commitment to crafting and implementing bespoke wealth management strategies that transform successful individuals and their families’ financial aspirations into enduring legacies. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Ben held a variety of investment advisory and fiduciary leadership roles over the course of two decades with BNY Mellon Wealth Management. His prior experience also includes positions as a Global Analyst for Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), a Fixed Income and Derivatives Trader and Treasury Analyst for Investors Bank & Trust in Boston and multiple private banking-related positions for TSB Bank and Ulster Bank in Ireland. Ben is a CFA® charterholder and member of the CFA® Institute, as well as a member of the CFA® Society Orange County. He studied Computer Science at Trinity College in Dublin and earned his Bachelor of Business Studies from Dublin City University in Ireland. Outside of the office, Ben enjoys playing golf, tennis and spending time with family and friends.
James Davenport
Partner, Managing Director
James (Jim) is responsible for counseling clients with their wealth management decisions, particularly in the area of investments. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Jim worked in Wells Fargo Advisor’s Private Client Group, marketing the firm’s wealth management services to new clients and enhancing existing client relationships. Jim is a Managing Director and Partner with Beacon Pointe, working out of both the Orange County and Inland Empire offices. Jim earned his MBA from Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics, and his Bachelor’s Degree from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California. He serves on the advisory board for Big Brothers Big Sisters-Inland Empire and also is a member of both the Endowment Council Chapman University and Leaders, Executives, and Directors; Advancing Philanthropy (LEAD-OC). Outside of work, Jim enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his wife and two children.
Josh Rummonds, JD
Wealth Advisor
Josh is a Wealth Advisor representing Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors in the Central Valley of California. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Josh was a financial advisor for the Principal Financial Group where he advised and assisted his clients in establishing sound financial plans which included both investment and insurance advice. With a background in the legal profession Josh has always been required to adhere to the fiduciary standard of placing the interests of the client above his own and the firm he represents. Josh received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California. While at USC, Josh played on the baseball team and signed with the Chicago Cubs organization thereafter. Outside of work, Josh enjoys traveling, running with one or both of his dogs and spending time with his wife and son.
Lauren Meixel
Director of Operations, Wealth Advisor
Lauren Meixel serves as Director of Operations and as a Wealth Advisor. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day client service needs, implementing business policies and best practices for the Beacon Pointe Advisors office in Newport Beach. She is also responsible for partnering with the firms’ advisors to assist in client meetings, document preparation and long-term planning, creating deeper client relationships and contributing to the overall growth of the office. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, she spent the last six years working at Fidelity Investments and Merrill Lynch where she held roles of increasing responsibility in client services, operations, and compliance. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. In her free time, Lauren enjoys cooking, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Nichole Diaz, MBA
Operations Manager
Nichole is primarily responsible for client servicing, portfolio administration and operations to support the Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Inland Empire office. Nichole holds an MBA from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside, where she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Economics. Prior to joining BPWA, Nichole worked in Real Estate as a Broker dealing exclusively with investment properties. Nichole is married and lives with her husband in the Inland Empire. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Meet Our Inland Empire Financial Planners & Advisors
Ben McGloin, CFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Ben McGloin, CFA® is a Managing Director and Partner in the Beacon Pointe Newport Beach office. Ben has close to 30 years of professional experience advising high-net-worth families, individuals, institutions, and business owners. Harnessing his extensive experience and expertise navigating the intricate world of wealth, Ben has an unwavering passion and relentless commitment to crafting and implementing bespoke wealth management strategies that transform successful individuals and their families’ financial aspirations into enduring legacies. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Ben held a variety of investment advisory and fiduciary leadership roles over the course of two decades with BNY Mellon Wealth Management. His prior experience also includes positions as a Global Analyst for Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), a Fixed Income and Derivatives Trader and Treasury Analyst for Investors Bank & Trust in Boston and multiple private banking-related positions for TSB Bank and Ulster Bank in Ireland. Ben is a CFA® charterholder and member of the CFA® Institute, as well as a member of the CFA® Society Orange County. He studied Computer Science at Trinity College in Dublin and earned his Bachelor of Business Studies from Dublin City University in Ireland. Outside of the office, Ben enjoys playing golf, tennis and spending time with family and friends.
James Davenport
Partner, Managing Director
James (Jim) is responsible for counseling clients with their wealth management decisions, particularly in the area of investments. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Jim worked in Wells Fargo Advisor’s Private Client Group, marketing the firm’s wealth management services to new clients and enhancing existing client relationships. Jim is a Managing Director and Partner with Beacon Pointe, working out of both the Orange County and Inland Empire offices. Jim earned his MBA from Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics, and his Bachelor’s Degree from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California. He serves on the advisory board for Big Brothers Big Sisters-Inland Empire and also is a member of both the Endowment Council Chapman University and Leaders, Executives, and Directors; Advancing Philanthropy (LEAD-OC). Outside of work, Jim enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his wife and two children.
Josh Rummonds, JD
Wealth Advisor
Josh is a Wealth Advisor representing Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors in the Central Valley of California. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Josh was a financial advisor for the Principal Financial Group where he advised and assisted his clients in establishing sound financial plans which included both investment and insurance advice. With a background in the legal profession Josh has always been required to adhere to the fiduciary standard of placing the interests of the client above his own and the firm he represents. Josh received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California. While at USC, Josh played on the baseball team and signed with the Chicago Cubs organization thereafter. Outside of work, Josh enjoys traveling, running with one or both of his dogs and spending time with his wife and son.
Lauren Meixel
Director of Operations, Wealth Advisor
Lauren Meixel serves as Director of Operations and as a Wealth Advisor. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day client service needs, implementing business policies and best practices for the Beacon Pointe Advisors office in Newport Beach. She is also responsible for partnering with the firms’ advisors to assist in client meetings, document preparation and long-term planning, creating deeper client relationships and contributing to the overall growth of the office. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, she spent the last six years working at Fidelity Investments and Merrill Lynch where she held roles of increasing responsibility in client services, operations, and compliance. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. In her free time, Lauren enjoys cooking, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Nichole Diaz, MBA
Operations Manager
Nichole is primarily responsible for client servicing, portfolio administration and operations to support the Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Inland Empire office. Nichole holds an MBA from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside, where she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Economics. Prior to joining BPWA, Nichole worked in Real Estate as a Broker dealing exclusively with investment properties. Nichole is married and lives with her husband in the Inland Empire. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Meet Our Inland Empire Financial Planners & Advisors
Ben McGloin, CFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Ben McGloin, CFA® is a Managing Director and Partner in the Beacon Pointe Newport Beach office. Ben has close to 30 years of professional experience advising high-net-worth families, individuals, institutions, and business owners. Harnessing his extensive experience and expertise navigating the intricate world of wealth, Ben has an unwavering passion and relentless commitment to crafting and implementing bespoke wealth management strategies that transform successful individuals and their families’ financial aspirations into enduring legacies. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Ben held a variety of investment advisory and fiduciary leadership roles over the course of two decades with BNY Mellon Wealth Management. His prior experience also includes positions as a Global Analyst for Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), a Fixed Income and Derivatives Trader and Treasury Analyst for Investors Bank & Trust in Boston and multiple private banking-related positions for TSB Bank and Ulster Bank in Ireland. Ben is a CFA® charterholder and member of the CFA® Institute, as well as a member of the CFA® Society Orange County. He studied Computer Science at Trinity College in Dublin and earned his Bachelor of Business Studies from Dublin City University in Ireland. Outside of the office, Ben enjoys playing golf, tennis and spending time with family and friends.
James Davenport
Partner, Managing Director
James (Jim) is responsible for counseling clients with their wealth management decisions, particularly in the area of investments. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Jim worked in Wells Fargo Advisor’s Private Client Group, marketing the firm’s wealth management services to new clients and enhancing existing client relationships. Jim is a Managing Director and Partner with Beacon Pointe, working out of both the Orange County and Inland Empire offices. Jim earned his MBA from Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics, and his Bachelor’s Degree from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California. He serves on the advisory board for Big Brothers Big Sisters-Inland Empire and also is a member of both the Endowment Council Chapman University and Leaders, Executives, and Directors; Advancing Philanthropy (LEAD-OC). Outside of work, Jim enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his wife and two children.
Josh Rummonds, JD
Wealth Advisor
Josh is a Wealth Advisor representing Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors in the Central Valley of California. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Josh was a financial advisor for the Principal Financial Group where he advised and assisted his clients in establishing sound financial plans which included both investment and insurance advice. With a background in the legal profession Josh has always been required to adhere to the fiduciary standard of placing the interests of the client above his own and the firm he represents. Josh received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California. While at USC, Josh played on the baseball team and signed with the Chicago Cubs organization thereafter. Outside of work, Josh enjoys traveling, running with one or both of his dogs and spending time with his wife and son.
Lauren Meixel
Director of Operations, Wealth Advisor
Lauren Meixel serves as Director of Operations and as a Wealth Advisor. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day client service needs, implementing business policies and best practices for the Beacon Pointe Advisors office in Newport Beach. She is also responsible for partnering with the firms’ advisors to assist in client meetings, document preparation and long-term planning, creating deeper client relationships and contributing to the overall growth of the office. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, she spent the last six years working at Fidelity Investments and Merrill Lynch where she held roles of increasing responsibility in client services, operations, and compliance. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. In her free time, Lauren enjoys cooking, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Nichole Diaz, MBA
Operations Manager
Nichole is primarily responsible for client servicing, portfolio administration and operations to support the Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Inland Empire office. Nichole holds an MBA from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside, where she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Economics. Prior to joining BPWA, Nichole worked in Real Estate as a Broker dealing exclusively with investment properties. Nichole is married and lives with her husband in the Inland Empire. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
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