Santa Barbara, CA

Mr. Hammond is the founder and Chief Executive officer of WIA. He is recognized as an industry leader and is a driving force behind our company values and our strategic vision. He continues to push our organization to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations, to maintain our competitiveness in our ever-changing and complex industry, and to put integrity first.

Awards & Recognition:

-Pensionmark named Retirement Plan Adviser Multi-Office Team of the Year by PLANSPONSOR Magazine

-Recurring Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)

-Nominated to the Retirement Advisor Council (2016)

-Recognized as a Top 10 Advisor in the 401kWire's Mid-Market category

-Named to 401kWire's list of 300 Most Influential DC Advisors (2010-2012)

-Acknowledged as a Rising Star in Retirement Plan Advisory by Institutional Investor, Inc.

-Named as one of the Top Retirement Plan Advisors in the Nation by PLANSPONSOR Magazine (2006-2017)

Education & Certifications:

-BA in Business Economics at University of California, Santa Barbara

-CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) (CFP®)

-AIF®(Accredited Investment FiduciaryTM)

-WIA Recognized as the PLANSPONSOR “Retirement Plan Adviser Multioffice Team of the Year” (PLANADVISER Magazine, September/October 2013. Nominated by industry professionals and selected by PLANADVISER committee and based on a qualitative evaluation of service levels).

Inc, 5000 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) The rank is according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 4 years prior to the awarding year, to the year prior. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31 of 4 years prior to the awarding year. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31 of the year prior to the awarding year.

February 2012. Selected by 401kWire poll and committee and based on internal editorial research including, but not limited to, statistics about advisors' practices, and input of 401(k) industry insiders.

2009-2012. Nominated by industry leaders and selected by 401kWire poll and committee. Based on input from advisors nominated and an analysis of criteria including statistics about advisors' practices gathered directly from advisors.

Nominees were submitted by professionals through the retirement plan industry and were vetted and selected by the business publishing staff. The selected individuals meet the criteria of managing at least $100 million in plan assets and demonstrating through their relationship and plan-building skills that they are likely to be the trendsetters of the future.

PLANSPONSOR Magazine 2006-2013. Nominated by industry professionals and selected based on a quantitative evaluation of service levels and feedback from plan sponsors for both team and individual advisor awards.

PLANSPONSOR Magazine 2006-2013. Nominated by industry professionals and selected based on a quantitative evaluation of service levels and feedback from plan sponsors for both team and individual advisor awards.

Michael Woods joined Pensionmark, now WIA, in 2009 bringing with him experience on both the plan provider side, as one of the top wholesalers for ING Retirement Solutions, and as a plan advisor. He currently acts as the President, OSJ Branch Manager, and Co-Owner of the organization with a focus on developing retirement plan solutions for our corporate clients as well as our national network of advisors. Over his career, Michael has worked extensively with corporations and non-profits in the field of qualified and non-qualified retirement programs.

Michael and his 3 children live in the Santa Barbara area.

Awards & Recognition:

-Pensionmark named Retirement Plan Adviser Multi-Office Team of the Year by PLANSPONSOR Magazine

-Recurring Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)

-Recognized as a Top 10 Advisor in the 401kWire's Large-Market category

-2007 Highest Regional Director Sales

-One of the nation's most influential retirement plan advisors by 401kWire (2009)

-Named to 401kWire's list of 300 Most Influential DC Advisors (2010-2012)

-Named as one of the Top Retirement Plan Advisors in the Nation by PLANSPONSOR Magazine (2006-2017)

Education & Certifications:

-BS in Economics at Fitchburg State University

-Series 7, 24, 65 registrations

-International Honor Society of Economics

-Pensionmark Recognized as the PLANSPONSOR “Retirement Plan Adviser Multioffice Team of the Year” (PLANADVISER Magazine, September/October 2013. Nominated by industry professionals and selected by PLANADVISER committee and based on a qualitative evaluation of service levels).

Inc, 5000 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) The rank is according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 4 years prior to the awarding year, to the year prior. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31 of 4 years prior to the awarding year. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31 of the year prior to the awarding year.

Based on new account acquisition for 2008.

February, 2012. Selected by 401kWire poll and committee and based on internal editorial research including, but not limited to, statistics about advisors' practices, and input of 401(k) industry insiders.

2009-2012. Nominated by industry leaders and selected by 401kWire poll and committee. Based on input from advisors nominated and an analysis of criteria including statistics about advisors' practices gathered directly from advisors.

Nominees were submitted by professionals through the retirement plan industry and were vetted and selected by the business publishing staff. The selected individuals meet the criteria of managing at least $100 million in plan assets and demonstrating through their relationship and plan-building skills that they are likely to be the trendsetters of the future.

PLANSPONSOR Magazine 2006-2013. Nominated by industry professionals and selected based on a quantitative evaluation of service levels and feedback from plan sponsors for both team and individual advisor awards.