Experience Makes all the difference

We are a team of experienced professionals providing comprehensive financial advice. We focus on providing you with premier customer service and extensive financial resources to assist you in reaching your personal and financial goals. We utilize a Comprehensive Wealth Management process through the following steps:

  1. Identify your goals and objectives
  2. Carefully evaluate your current investments
  3. Develop your financial plan
  4. Create and implement an appropriate asset allocation
  5. Diligently monitor your investments

We will always act honestly, with integrity, and in your best interest. We will perform effectively and efficiently, such that you would be proud to recommend us to your family and friends.

Richard V. Bertain, CIMA®, CFP®, ChFC®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
626-405-4710

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Richard V Bertain Jr has been successfully providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1983. Richard earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance at California State University, Northridge. Richard is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Richard also earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation through The Wharton School in conjunction with the Investment Management Consultants Association.   Richard is active in his community having served as President of the Burbank Civitan Club, 1997 Chairman of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, & as a Boy Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster. He is also a lifetime Member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Richard enjoys spending time with his children, Jessica, Jonathan, Jordan, & Jackson, and his grandchildren, Dillon & Olivia.  He and his wife, Kellie, reside in Burbank.

 


Registered States:
AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY

David E. Escobar, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
626-405-4711

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David Escobar is a First Vice President with UBS Financial Services, Inc. In addition, David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. David is active in his community, having served as a Board member on the Kid's Community Dental Clinic and Burbank YMCA.  David currently serves on the Leadership Burbank Board and the Academy of Finance Board for Burbank High School. David and his wife, Sarah spend their free time with their sons, Benjamin & Jacob, and daughter, Liliana.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA

Michele Rodriguez

Investment Associate
626-405-4712

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Michele has worked with Richard since 1991.  She holds the FINRA licenses series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, and 66.  Having worked nearly 25 years in the financial services industry, Michele has a great depth of understanding on client service matters.  She currently resides in Pomona with her husband Adam, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Kosmo.


Registered States:
AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA

Patricia Davila Preciado, CRPS®

Senior Client Service Associate
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
626-405-4713

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Patricia joined Bertain Escobar Wealth Management in 2003.  She holds the FINRA licenses series 7 and 66.  In addition, Patricia is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an option in Finance from California State University of Northridge.


Registered States:
CA