Our Team
Elizabeth C. Carr
Partner/Regional Director
Chief Compliance Officer
Pamela Eckenrode, AIF ®, CRC®, PPCTM
Financial Advisor
Kurt R. Ehmann, PPCTM, AIF®
Financial Advisor
Sarah C. Ehmann
Partner/Regional Director
Head of Client Service
Jerry Mitchell, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Hannah Pfaff
Teresa Perez
Liz Dougherty
John & Janice Cartwright
John Cartwright – Partner/Regional Director
Jan Cartwright – Owner*
Together, John and Jan Cartwright have created a gold-standard business that has withstood the test of time. Among the founders of Financial Network Investment Corporation in 1983-now known as Cetera Advisor Networks LLC- they have cultivated a successful bedrock for wealth management services and affiliate advisors.
Both Co-Regional Directors, John and Jan are responsible for the management and oversight of the firm, ensuring it continues to grow and last for generations to come. The pair have mentored and groomed hundreds of successful financial advisors.
For more than 50 years, John has also maintained a thriving financial advisory practice and continues to serve multiple generations of clients with sound financial advice and first- class service. He is passionate about delivering premier financial planning services to clients to help them get to where they want to be and create a long-lasting legacy.
Before joining the financial services industry, John was a dedicated leader in the U.S. Army as an officer and a pilot. Previously, Jan worked with Proctor and Gamble and as a Teacher. The couple met at the University of Wisconsin where they also received their degrees.
Celebrating more than 50 years as a happy couple, Jan and John have raised three smart, successful daughters who are all co-workers of CLG. Outside of work John and Jan enjoy many hours with their eight grandchildren and are active members of the Pauma Valley Country Club.
*Janice Cartwright is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Elizabeth C. Carr
Chief Compliance Officer
Navigating today’s regulatory environment is challenging, but CLG takes the guesswork out with Beth providing commonsense advice that gives clarity to compliance. As CLG’s Co-Owner and Chief Compliance Officer, Beth offers objective guidance and clear direction to advisors to ensure that their businesses are compliant.
With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Beth employs supervision systems that enhance operational efficiency by simplifying many compliance and regulatory tasks with CLG’s advanced technology platform.
Beth’s experience covers many facets of the financial services industry, ranging from Pension Specialist at a mutual fund company to Investment Advisor, Sales Manager and OSJ Manager at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Previously, Beth was instrumental in building the Financial Institution Division of the Financial Network Investment Corporation, which partnered with banks and credit unions, providing full-service investment programs and services to their clientele.
Beth holds a bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis and a Series 7, 24, 63, and 51 securities registrations.
Outside of CLG, Beth is involved in her community, volunteering with local PTAs, booster clubs and the National Charity League. She also supports local kids’ sports such as cross-country and track, soccer and baseball at the middle, high school and club levels. Beth resides in Palos Verdes with her husband Marshall and their three beautiful children.
Pamela Eckenrode, AIF ®, CRC ®, PPC TM
Financial Advisor
With over 22 years in the financial services industry, Pam’s experience, integrity and commitment make her an exceptional partner and advisor to her clients and a knowledgeable mentor and resource to other financial advisors.
Working closely with clients such as retirees, executives, small business owners and women in transition, Pam uncovers solutions for their success both financially and personally. She helps her clients identify the most important things in their lives and their families’ lives and works with them to develop and create comprehensive strategies to help them pursue their goals.
Pam’s experience as an advisor is invaluable in guiding and mentoring other advisors, who she works with to help take their business to the next level; whether they want to grow, optimize their value or prepare for succession. By helping advisors create efficiencies within their practice, Pam helps grow their businesses and positions them for long-term success.
Working in the financial services industry since 1995, Pam has also served as an OSJ Branch Manager and Regional Manager with Financial Network. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, as well as minors in both Communications and Journalism at the University of Arizona. Pam holds a Series 7, 63, 51 and 24 securities registrations and is registered in 46 states. She also has an insurance license and obtained Certified Retirement Counselor and Professional Plan Consultant certifications.
Outside of work, Pam enjoys time with her husband Todd and their three kids, Jack, Kate and Will. She likes travelling, playing golf and watching her kids’ soccer, baseball and football games. She is an active member of the community through PTA, Girl Scouts, and the Long Beach Yacht Club.
Kurt R. Ehmann, PPCTM, AIF®
Financial Advisor
Kurt’s true passion is to help individuals and businesses realize their ongoing potential so they can become sustainable high performers in business and life. Through his experience in preparation and planning, Kurt enhances the wealth, business and life experiences of those he works with.
As Co-Owner and Head of Business Development at CLG, Kurt helps advisors create efficiencies in their businesses and successfully grow their practices. He also helps individual clients set up and sustain wealth for today and future generations.
Before becoming a financial planner, Kurt had a prominent career as an All-Pacific-10 shortstop at Arizona State University and was a top-draft choice by the San Francisco Giants Organization in 1992 before he retired in 1997 because of an injury. The experience of a high-performing athlete drives Kurt’s passion today for helping a range of individuals realize their potential in every stage of their lives. Focusing on retirees, executives and athletes, Kurt acts as his clients’ “quarterback” to help them pursue their financial goals and objectives.
Kurt received his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University. He currently holds his Professional Plan Consultant designation and Series 7, 66 and 63 securities registrations. He is also insurance licensed in California for life, health, disability and long-term care.
Outside of the office when he’s not focused on clients, Kurt is very involved in youth sports and currently coaches both of his boys in baseball and football. Kurt says his fortune is his wife Sarah and two incredible sons, Jake and Owen. His family continues to raise assets through their children’s sports endeavors and donate to local pediatric hospitals and children in need.
Sarah C. Ehmann
Head of Client Service
As Co-Owner and Head of Client Service and Operations at CLG, Sarah is dedicated to making the advisor and client experience top-notch. Through focused training and creative development programs for CLG’s advisor network, and overseeing the Long Beach branch operations, Sarah is committed to a high-touch level of service, efficient business processing and the education needed to stay current with a plethora of product solutions combined with a changing economic landscape.
With financial planning and investment advisory experience dating back to 1998, Sarah has served in various roles including OSJ Branch Manager, Financial Advisor and as the Manager of the Financial Institution Division at Financial Network Investment Corporation, helping financial institutions and their financial advisors grow their businesses.
Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She currently holds a Series 7, 24, 63, 65 and 51 securities registrations and CA Life & Health Insurance License.
When she’s not working with advisors to grow their businesses, Sarah is involved with the Long Beach Little League, AYSO and PTA. She is also a member of the Long Beach Yacht Club. Sarah lives with her husband Kurt in Long Beach and her greatest success – that of a devoted mother – is embodied in their two adorable sons, Jake and Owen.
Jerry Mitchell, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Working closely within the CLG team, Jerry helps individual clients find and sustain their wealth and family legacy. Jerry works with clients from many backgrounds including executives, retirees and small business owners to evaluate and understand their unique circumstances, goals and aspirations. Utilizing his business operations and training experience he then creates customized financial plans that are designed to support individual needs and dreams. Jerry is also very experienced with our technology resources and guides our advisors with usage questions for SmartWorks, NetX360 (Pershing), Redtail, MoneyGuidePro, Orion and WealthScape (Fidelity).
Before joining CLG, Jerry played Division I baseball at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. As a team captain, he led the team to regular and post season conference championships within the Big East and Missouri Valley conferences and appeared in two NCAA tournaments. While in high school, he was an American Legion National Champion and won four Nevada AAAA State Championships for Bishop Gorman High School. Jerry enjoys watching sports in his spare time and is a die-hard Notre Dame football fan. Since he has moved to Southern California, he enjoys surfing and practicing his golf swing.
Jerry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Planning and Marketing while at Creighton. While balancing life as a student-athlete with a demanding schedule, he also interned with AXA Insurance gaining invaluable industry experience. Jerry was part of the Financial Planning Associates of Nebraska and earned the 2012 CFP® Scholarship. After graduating in 2014, he started with CLG in October 2014 and is an essential part of the team. Jerry is a CFP® and holds Series 7, and 66 securities registrations.
Teresa Perez
Teresa is the first point of contact for our clients and provides administrative and sales support to three successful Financial Advisors. She delivers an excellent level of client service including extensive client interaction. Her dedication to providing this exceptional service is her number one priority.
Having had 15 years of industry experience, Teresa brings a wealth of knowledge to our firm. She is always up for a challenge and will advocate not only for clients, but for the advisors she supports. Teresa uses her seasoned experience to provide individualized care and assistance to our family of clients and advisors.
Outside of the office, Teresa enjoys spending time with her husband, three sons, and their dog, Jackson. She is a dedicated soccer mom, and a loving grandmother to 3-year-old Allison.
Hannah Pfaff
As Director of Operations & Compliance, Hannah is responsible for overall client service through four primary firm functions: OSJ business order processing, account servicing for firm clientele, problem resolution, and RIA client billing and advisor compensation. Hannah believes that every opportunity is a learning opportunity. She analyzes the situation and tries to find more effective ways of working such as finding timesaving ways of processing work for the advisors, which creates higher productivity and an increase in client and advisor satisfaction.
Hannah has worked in financial services with a major mutual fund company, and has knowledge in client services, as well as operations. She leverages her skills in assisting advisors with every day questions, to more complex scenarios that require rigorous analysis and collaboration with others.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, and loves to be creative in the kitchen.
Liz Dougherty
As Sales & Business Development Associate, Liz is responsible for the development and implementation of advisor-facing functions and business development efforts of the firm. She serves as the primary service contact and support for the firm’s advisors including the planning, content development, and administrative needs for all meetings and events. Liz is also responsible for the management of the company’s website as well as the social media presence of CLG LLC.
Liz has spent 15+ years in the wedding & event planning industry and brings much of her experience into the realm of planning events for the advisors of CLG. From research to development, Liz’s focus is on what will be most beneficial to the business of those she works with.
When Liz is away from planning and developing for CLG, she enjoys being mom to her two active boys, caring for all the pets they decide to bring home or chauffeuring them to the sports they decide to join.
*Janice Cartwright is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.