Westlake Village Wealth Management

Name: Kayne Anderson Rudnick
Address: 30700 Russel Ranch Road Suite 250, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, US
Telephone: (800) 231-7414

30700 Russell Ranch Road, Suite 250, Westlake, CA 91362 | (800) 231-7414

Kayne Anderson Rudnick’s Westlake Village wealth management team has been providing wealth management solutions since 1984. When John Anderson, Richard Kayne, and Allan Rudnick first launched the firm, they established a commitment to high-quality investments that has remained at the core of our approach. The firm has been ranked in the top 10 on Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors list for the ninth consecutive year, including a #1 ranking for four years from 2017-2020. Our Wealth Management group has a 96% client retention rate*, which we believe reflects our unwavering commitment to helping our clients achieve their financial goals.

Located on the east side of Russell Ranch Road just north of Ventura Freeway, our office provides financial planning services to Westlake Village and the surrounding area. With KAR’s Westlake Village wealth management team, we believe you’ll have a partner you can trust to help you navigate your financial future.

Our wealth management services are comprehensive, including:

Contact our Westlake Village wealth management office today to meet with a KAR financial advisor for a holistic examination of your specific financial situation. Our goal will be focused on helping you lay a strong foundation for the future with a plan tailored to your needs.

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Darnel J. Bentz

Senior Wealth Advisor

Industry Start Date: 2000

KAR Start Date: 2013

Education: B.S. from Arizona State University, M.B.A. in Finance & Strategy from the University of California, Los Angeles (selected for the Student Investment Fund).

Credentials: Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 86, Series 87, Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) license

Recognition:
Darnel was recognized as a 2022 Banking & Finance Visionary by the L.A. Times B2B Publishing. Darnel was named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Los Angeles Magazine in 2015, a designation awarded to wealth managers who scored highest in overall satisfaction.

Prior to Joining KAR:
Darnel worked in equity research for KeyBanc Capital Markets covering the gaming and lodging industries. Before working at KeyBanc Capital Markets, Darnel was a Vice President-Financial Consultant for Charles Schwab & Co. During his seven years at Charles Schwab, Darnel provided private-client investment-management services to high-net-worth families.

When Not in the Office:
Darnel loves spending time with his family. He is married to Tamany Vinson Bentz and they have two children, Blaise and Nora. The Bentz’s support the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, among other organizations. Darnel also enjoys travel, reading, skiing, golf and basketball. He currently resides in Manhattan Beach, California.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
I really enjoy the collegial, collaborative environment that we have at Kayne Anderson Rudnick. People of all different backgrounds come together and really work hard to help our clients meet their goals.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at KARWA?
I love what I do at KAR because I get to see people achieve their retirement goals and dreams, or save for their children’s education. It’s really satisfying to be able to give them peace of mind and confidence in what they’re doing.

How Does KARWA Approach Wealth Management Differently?
With a 30-year history, we’ve seen the ups and downs of the market and we have great experience managing volatility by investing in only the highest-quality companies, along with fixed income and select alternative strategies. We also have a strong track record of playing great defense during the inevitable difficult market environments. This gives our clients a much smoother return along the way.

What Do You Hope to Achieve For Your Clients?
I want my clients to experience the highest-quality service, to gain valuable peace of mind and to have trust and confidence that we are doing all the rights things to help them achieve their goals and dreams for retirement and college savings. I want to allow them to not worry about their investments or any market volatility.

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Stephen A. Rigali, CFA

Executive Managing Director and member of the Executive Management Committee

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DISCLOSURE

*As of December 31, 2021.

Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors”: The ranking is based on data provided by individual advisors and their firms. Advisor data is confirmed via regulatory databases, cross-checks with securities firms and conversations with individual advisors. The formula Barron’s uses to rank advisors is proprietary. It has three major components: assets managed, revenue produced, and quality of practice. Investment returns are not a component of the rankings because an advisor’s returns are dictated largely by the risk tolerance of clients. The quality-of-practice component includes an evaluation of each advisor’s regulatory record. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings, but has paid fees for a license to access reprints and distribute links to the results of the rankings via email, social media, and KAR’s website for a prescribed period of time.

For additional information on the ranking, please visit here.

This information is being provided by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC (“KAR”) for illustrative purposes only. Information contained in this material is not intended by KAR to be interpreted as investment advice, a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities, or a recommendation of a particular course of action and has not been updated since the date of the material, and KAR does not undertake to update the information presented should it change. This information is based on KAR’s opinions at the time of publication of this material and are subject to change based on market activity. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. KAR makes no warranty as to the accuracy or reliability of the information contained herein.