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David A Ponder, QPA

David A Ponder, QPA is a 33-year member of American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and maintains the profession designation of Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA). Dave's experience includes 14 years as a Regional Pension Manager and Qualified Pension Administrator for a major provider and another five years as the Regional Sales Director for New York Life Investment Management.

Prior to teaming up with Alpha Solutions Group, Dave founded the Ponder Financial Group in 2001. Dave is a member of the New York Life President’s Council and has achieved the Top of the Table designation with the Million Dollar Round Table* (MDRT) -- the premier association of financial and insurance professionals.


*The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • THE ALPHA DIFFERENCE
    • ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
    • MEET OUR TEAM
    • ALPHA AT A GLANCE
    • STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
  • HOW WE HELP
    • TYPICAL CLIENTS
    • HOLISTIC PROCESS
    • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • EDUCATION & RESOURCES
    • HELPFUL LINKS
  • GET IN TOUCH
    • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • CLIENT LOGIN
    • EMONEY
    • NYL ONLINE ACCOUNT
    • EAGLE STRATEGIES
    • MAINSTAY MUTUAL FUNDS
    • ENVESTNET
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William Groff IV, David Ponder, Brian Hardman, Louis Bosse IV, Jessie Washington, and Edward Hawley are agents licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agents are properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.
William Groff IV (CA Insurance License #4025707).
Edward Hawley (CA Insurance License #0G36634).

As a New York Life Agent, William Groff IV is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but ALPHA SOLUTIONS GROUP may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

As a New York Life Agent, Edward Hawley is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but ALPHA SOLUTIONS GROUP may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

The following individuals are Registered Representatives of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company:
William Groff IV, 6905 Rockledge Dr Ste 900, Bethesda, MD 20817.
David Ponder, 4158 Cadle Creek Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, 443-994-8651.
Brian Hardman, 910 Kentmorr Rd # B, Stevensville, MD 21666, 410-643-8001.
Louis Bosse IV, 2918 Ebbwood Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042, 410-218-9856.
Jessie Washington, 5805 Waterford District Dr Ste 310, Miami, FL 33126, 202-286-3636.
Edward Hawley, 500 W Madison St Ste 1725, Chicago, IL 60661, 323-804-6503.

William Groff IV, David Ponder, Brian Hardman, Louis Bosse IV, Jessie Washington, and Edward Hawley are also Financial Advisers with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial advisers and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

Alpha Solutions Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

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