Our Wealth Management Resources
Working with our team, we together have access to the specialized knowledge of these D.A. Davidson professionals.
Rob Roels, CFP®
Vice President, Associate Director of Wealth Planning - Development Lead
(503) 863-5066 | rroels@dadco.com
Rob works with D.A. Davidson financial professionals by delivering customized strategies for clients regarding estate planning, business succession, and wealth transfer or tax minimization questions. His 30-year career in banking and financial services has included a wide range of roles and responsibilities, most recently as senior financial planner for Umpqua Private Bank, where he led the planning efforts for the firm. Rob earned the CFP® designation in 2010, and the Enrolled Agent credential from the IRS in 2016, each informing his work as a planner, and passionate advocate and trainer on planning.
Scott Haigh
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Director of Managed Assets Research
(406) 556-6953 | shaigh@dadco.com
Scott is head of the department's investment management research efforts covering mutual funds and exchange traded funds, and serves as lead portfolio manager for the firm's proprietary Managed Funds Portfolios program. In addition, Scott provides due diligence, monitoring and recommendations for the Separately Managed Account and Unified Managed Account programs. He has been instrumental in the design and implementation of the department's discretionary asset allocation programs. Previously, Scott worked as an insurance products analyst at Prudential Securities, and he holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Montana State University.
James Ragan, CFA
Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth Management Research
(206) 389-4070 | jragan@dadco.com
James and his research team provide equity research and updates, portfolio analysis tools and model portfolios of recommended equities to financial advisors and their clients, including individual investors and their families, businesses and nonprofits. His focus is on developing multiple channels for distribution of research to D.A. Davidson's roughly 400 financial advisors and their clients so that each client can make informed financial decisions that match their objectives and situations. James has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry, and is co-manager of the D.A. Davidson Focus List model portfolio. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles with an MBA in finance, a bachelor's degree in economics/management and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
Rebecca Kalinowski
Vice President, Director of Lending & Cash Solutions
(303) 571-6125 | rkalinowski@dadco.com
Rebecca is responsible for providing customized lending advice for clients and collaborating with financial professionals on how to utilize lending solutions. She has 10+ years of advising companies and individuals on solutions to solve liquidity needs to fund business operations, lifestyle needs, tax obligations or large asset purchases. Rebecca previously worked for various fintech startups and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. She holds a BS in Business Administration and International Relations from Carroll University and an MBA in International Business and Marketing from Brandeis International Business School.
Matt Mendez
Vice President, Director of Insurance & Annuities
(206) 903-8669 | mmendez@dadco.com
As Director of Insurance and Annuities, Matt helps advisors understand, expand and refine the role insurance and annuities play in their clients' portfolios. His experience helping develop sales strategies, conduct due diligence and competitive analysis on life insurance and annuity products plays a vital role in helping financial professionals provide consultation on client cases.
Before joining D.A. Davidson in 2022, Matt served most recently as Manager of Annuity Product Marketing for Independent Financial Group (IFG). In that role, he built and managed annuity product offerings and sales strategy for a firm with 640 representatives across 40 states. Prior to IFG, he spent 17 years acting in various industry consulting and sales roles.
A strong collaborator, Matt is experienced in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. He is fluent in the products and technology supporting insurance and annuities, including annuity order entry systems, insurance products, estate planning, and fixed, variable and fee-based annuities.
Manna Whately
Vice President, Director of Retirement & Education
(804) 583-4092 | mwhately@dadco.com
Manna is responsible for the continued development of the Retirement Plan Services department and providing advice and education to advisors. She specializes in customized retirement solutions for corporations and business owners, including fiduciary services, fee benchmarking, risk management, plan analysis and design. Manna has extensive experience working in the retirement plan space, having held positions at Truist Wealth and Virginia Asset Management. She attended Old Dominion University.