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Randall Scott Ponder

Investment Adviser Representative at Allworth Financial, L.P.

Half Moon Bay, CACRD #1898706Investment Adviser Representative
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
36 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Randall Scott Ponder is an investment adviser representative with Allworth Financial, L.P. in Half Moon Bay, CA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 1990 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors, LLC and Ponder Financial Group. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 31 (managed futures). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/13/1992
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 5/21/2004
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/19/1988

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Allworth Financial, L.P.Current
12/7/2023 – Half Moon Bay, CA
Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors, LLC
11/12/2019 – 1/2/2024San Jose, CA
Ponder Financial Group
7/20/1990 – 8/5/2023Half Moon Bay, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Ponder Financial Group
    Mar 1990 – Sep 2019Half Moon Bay, CA
  2. Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors
    Oct 2019 – Nov 2023San Jose, CA
  3. Allworth Financial
    Dec 2023 – no end date reportedFolsom, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Allworth Financial, L.P.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
Estimated blended rate
0.02

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Wealth management, financial planning, investment management, tax planning, estate planning, insurance services, 401(k) for employers, and services for airline employees

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningInvestment ManagementTax PlanningEstate PlanningInsurance Services401(k)

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
293
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
41
Main office:
Folsom, CA
SEC file number:
801-68255

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Form ADV data as of July 29, 2026

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