Jerry Verseput, CFP®, President, Principal Advisor

Jerry Verseput a Certified Financial Planner™ and the founding principal of Veripax Financial Management. In addition to holding the CFP® certification, Jerry holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and an M.S. degree in Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He is also a member of NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors), FPA (Financial Planning Association), and is registered as an MD Preferred Financial Advisor (a network for medical professionals). Prior to establishing Veripax in 2006, Jerry was a senior-level engineering manager at Intel Corporation since the early 1990’s.

Jerry combines his financial and technical background, and a deep desire to remove financial stress from his clients, by taking an active approach to client portfolio management and planning. As a former engineer, Jerry constantly challenges the status quo and believes that financial advice and portfolio management mustgo beyond simply recommending mutual funds. Jerry has been quoted in articles regarding investment strategy and financial topics in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Money Magazine, Financial Advisor Magazine, Morningstar Advisor and Kiplinger’s, and is the author of several published articles on investment performance and strategy.

Jerry is knowledgable and proficient in many areas of investing and investment strategies, including mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), collar-protection and covered call writing for individual stock positions, hedging strategies, income-strategies, and stock option strategies. With a wide variety of techniques to choose from, Jerry can develop customized investment plans that are not limited to one technique or investment type.

If you would like to contact Jerry you can email him at info@veripax.net .

Brian Wells, RICP®, Senior Wealth Advisor

Brian began his career in the financial services industry in 2002. His background includes positions in client relations, insurance underwriting, practice management, portfolio construction, and financial consultation. Brian focuses on overall wealth management, including financial planning, risk management, retirement planning, and wealth transfer. He is an attentive listener who emphasizes client education and open communication in his relationships. Brian develops all of our written financial plans, and is the in-house specialist on insurance strategies and underwriting.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento, with a double concentration in Finance and Risk Management/Insurance. He holds the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation, which is a program from The American College that delves deeply into the specific area of retirement income planning. His hobbies include golf, mountain bike riding, fantasy football, reading and working around the yard.

Brenna Hammes, Office Manager

Brenna has joined the Veripax staff as an office manager and executive assistant. Brenna has worked in the financial services field since 2013 and oversees account administration, calendar management, client reports, etc. She is a graduate of the California College of Technology. Brenna can be reached at brenna@veripax.net .