Designation
Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CF2)
Issued by the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries
About Bruce Porter
Education
Master of Science, Computer Science (Numerical Analysis), Stanford University
Master of Science, Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Planning), Stanford University
Bachelor of Science, Engineering & Science, U.S. Military Academy, West Point
Work Experience
1976 - 2001 — Officer, Corps of Engineers, United States Army
2001 - 2017 — Financial Advisor, CFP®, and limited partner, Edward Jones
2017 - Present — Financial Advisor, CFP®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, and Owner and Principal, SYV Wealth Advisors LLC
Community Activities
Member of the Board, Food Bank of Santa Barbara County
Former President of the School Board, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Former Chairman, Santa Barbara County Chapter, American Red Cross
Past President, Solvang Rotary Club
Past Assistant Governor, Rotary District 5240
Former Chairman, Cachuma District, Boy Scouts of America
Former Director, Buellton Chamber of Commerce
Vice Commander, American Legion, Santa Ynez Valley Post 160
Former Chairman, Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition
Member of the Executive Board, Central County Coalition
Former President, Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation
Recognition
Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
Family
Bruce resides in Santa Ynez with his wife of 34 years, Janette, who is an RN and school nurse. They have three grown children and a grandson.
