Eldon Dryden Pence III serves as Chief Investment Officer for Pence Wealth Management, overseeing the management of all client assets. Dryden obtained his degree in Economics from Harvard University in 1982. In that same year, he was commissioned in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Officer through the ROTC program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 

After further Graduate Study in Law and Crisis Management, Dryden Pence functioned as a Military Intelligence officer and specialized in Psychological Warfare. He was reactivated for Desert Storm and is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with “V” for valor in combat, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit from the U.S. Army, one of the highest honors earned by a soldier. 

After commanding joint intelligence units in support of both US Central Command in the Middle East and US Africa Command, Colonel Pence retired from the Army Reserve in July 2015. 

Formally trained as an economist, Dryden Pence received his Certified Portfolio Manager1 designation from Columbia University. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®2 and in his capacity, as Chief Investment Officer at Pence Wealth Management the total assets serviced by Pence Wealth Management through LPL Financial consist of over $1.95 billion in advisory and $383 million in brokerage assets.3 

Dryden Pence combines his formal training and knowledge as an Economist with his years of experience in psychological warfare to bring a unique understanding of human behavior and how it affects the economy and the markets. Dryden Pence is a frequent speaker at regional and national events, and broadcast outlets such as Reuters, CNBC and FOX Business Network.