Our Team

At our firm, we have the client—and only the client—in mind.

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients to get opinions from several sources with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.

No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.

Financial Advisor

Betty Vargas, CFP®, CEPA®, CRPC®

LPL Financial Advisor & Owner

210-625-4845

Betty@Pontemfinancial.com

I have been a Financial Advisor for over 31 years. It was my passion for financial planning that initially attracted me to the company and to the role of Financial Advisor. I believe it is hard work, a servant's heart, and the...

Mark Nohrenberg

LPL Financial Advisor

210-625-4845

Mark@Pontemfinancial.com

Mark graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor in Arts in Russian Area Studies. He served as an officer in the United States Air Force following college for nearly 7 years. Upon leaving military service he pursued a...

Samantha Flores

LPL Financial Advisor

210-625-4845

Sam@Pontemfinancial.com

Samantha or “Sam” is our Operations “guru” and the person who manages all the transaction for the Team. Being appropriately licensed, she is responsible for account openings, bank drafts, RMDs,...

Corey Ford

LPL Financial Advisor

210-625-4845

210-712-1175

corey@pontemfinancial.com

Corey Ford, a San Antonio native, is passionate about helping families build long-term financial success through personalized planning and education. He transitioned into financial advising in 2020 and focuses on working with young...

Support Staff

Russell Jones

Director of Client Services

210-625-4845

russell@pontemfinancial.com

Suong "Lina" Vo

Advisor Assistant

210-625-4845

lina.vo@lpl.com

Jennifer Small

Operations Associate

jennifer@pontemfinancial.com

Braden Durham

Branch Operations Assistant

braden@pontemfinancial.com

Brianna Garcia

Administrative Assistant

brianna@pontemfinancial.com

Client Centered

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.

Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.

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