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Meet the Team

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Richard Gage President & Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Hybiak, CFA Chief Investment Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Garland Scott Business Development and Consultant Director - East

Tim McCain Business Development and Consultant Director - West

Brandi Hybiak Advisor Services & Operations Manager

Cody Hybiak, ChFC Client Portfolio Manager

Courtney Dent Business Development Associate / Marketing Manager

Ed Dudley Financial Advisor

Shannon Chandler Executive Assistant / Investment Advisor Representative

Dustin Briles Director of Technology

Amber Cooper Advisor Services Assistant

Rachel Phaup Advisor Services Assistant

Richard Gage President & Chief Executive Officer

Rick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He founded SEM in 1992. When Rick is not following the markets, he enjoys long walks with his wife, Mary and riding his mountain bike in the foothills of Tucson, AZ.

Jeff Hybiak, CFA Chief Investment Officer / Chief Operating Officer

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Jeff is a CFA Charterholder and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting emphasis) from the University of Northern Colorado. He has worked in the field of accounting and finance since 1992 and joined Strategic Equity Management, Inc. in October 1998. Jeff relocated to Virginia to open SEM's east coast office in 2017. Outside of SEM, Jeff is part of the worship team at LifePointe Christian Church in Williamsburg, VA where he plays the keyboard and bass guitar. He also leads a small group Bible study.

Garland Scott Business Development and Consultant Director - East

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Garland received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After years working institutions, he joined SEM in 2018. Outside of work, Garland enjoys spending time with his family and church community at Mountain Christian Church. He is a board member for “There Goes My Hero” a foundation helping those impacted by blood cancer. He spent many years coaching youth sports and is coaching football at Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, MD.

Tim McCain Business Development and Consultant Director - West

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Tim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance, and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He has been with SEM since 2006. Outside of work, Tim is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking with his family and dogs.

Brandi Hybiak Advisor Services & Operations Manager

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Brandi received her Associates Degree in Business Management and has over 20 years of back office & customer service experience. She has been with SEM since 2001. Outside of work, Brandi enjoys watching her teenage twins play soccer and spending time with her adult children and grandkids.

Cody Hybiak, ChFC Client Portfolio Manager

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Cody received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) from the University of Arizona. In 2021, he became a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) from The American College of Financial Services. He has been with SEM since March 2017. Cody also helps with the teen program at the Bridge Christian Church in Tucson, AZ.

Courtney Dent Business Development Associate / Marketing Manager

Courtney received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Marketing emphasis) and minor in Psychology from the University of Arizona. She joined SEM part-time in 2016 while still in college and joined full-time in January 2020. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys coaching/playing volleyball and hiking. She also serves in the Pre-K class at LifePointe Christian Church.

Ed Dudley Financial Advisor

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ED attended Northeastern University in Boston for a degree in Leadership. With over 20 years in financial services arena in various positions ED has a passion for serving people. He is also the founder of We Are Connect-ED, a business and professional networking collaboration with a mission to be a bridge to form strategic alliances, partnerships and collaboration for all. In his spare time ED is very active in the community and serves on several nonprofit boards such as Board Vice President of SwingPals, Interim Board Chair for United Against Slavery, board member of Helius Foundation, Co-Founder/Steering Committee member of 100 Men Who Give A Damn, and Co-founder of Shining Light in Darkness.

Shannon Chandler Executive Assistant / Investment Advisor Representative

Shannon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. She joined SEM in 2002. When not in the office, Shannon spends as much time as possible in the forest near her home in New Mexico.

Dustin Briles Director of Technology

Dustin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (Security emphasis) from Western Governor's University. He started contract work for SEM in late 2017 and joined full-time in August 2018. Outside of work, Dustin likes studying apologetics, playing the guitar, learning Japanese, and enjoying all that comes with raising two children with his wife. He is also active in the OSSU Computer Science Discord community.

Amber Cooper Advisor Services Assistant

Amber received her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Liberty University. She joined SEM in March of 2022. Outside of work she enjoys singing, reading mystery novels, and spending time with her husband and son.

Rachel Phaup Advisor Services Assistant

Rachel attended Barton College and ECSU. She has many years of experience in Medical Management as well as experience in Industrial Recruitment. She joined SEM in January 2023. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and watching her two boys play soccer, basketball, and baseball.