Who is Strategic Capital Advisers?

We are your partners, an experienced team of diverse wealth and investment specialists with expertise in finance, accounting, legal, and regulatory matters, available to personally guide you in your pursuit toward financial growth.

Opportunity alone does not yield high returns. Analyzing the markets, reviewing appropriate investments, and carefully designing programs will drive success in building and preserving wealth, and making sound investments.

In 1994, Strategic Capital grew out of the vision to build an independent firm to advise our clients as though we were their “partners,” not merely “service providers.”

Advisory Partners

James D Hutchinson

Mr. Hutchinson founded Strategic Capital Advisers. Mr. Hutchinson is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia. He has over 30 years of experience serving pension and employee benefit funds. In addition, Mr. Hutchinson previously served as Chief Executive officer of Capital Associates, Inc. and Hutchinson Associates, consulting firms specializing in ERISA regulatory consulting. In 1976 and 1977, Mr. Hutchinson served as the first Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor's ERISA Program. He has been associated with SCA since its inception in 1994. Mr. Hutchinson is a member of SCA's Investment Committee.

John H. Hancock

Mr. Hancock serves as SCA's President. He has 18 years consulting experience and joined SCA in 2000. Prior to joining SCA, he was President of Hancock Financial Planning. He holds the CFP designation. Mr. Hancock is a member of SCA's Investment Committee.

Jonathan D. Ahalt

Mr. Ahalt serves as Director of Equity Investments and Research for Strategic Capital Advisers, Inc. Prior to joining SCA, he completed his Masters Degree in Finance from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. He was a member of the Marsico Fund investment team at Daniels. Mr. Ahalt is a member of SCA's Investment Committee.

Peter G. Aylward

Mr. Aylward serves as SCA's Senior Real Estate Advisor. He is also President of Strategic Property Advisers, Inc. in San Diego County, California, which provides investment management and consulting services for direct real estate investments, disposition and operation of special assets, as well as investment management services for REITs. Mr. Aylward is a member of the California State Bar, and a licensed California real estate broker. Mr. Aylward is a member of SCA's Investment Committee.

Andrew F. Kennedy

Mr. Kennedy serves as an Advisor for SCA and manages all of the relationships for the Professional Athlete's Services division. Drew played basketball at the University of Virginia from 1985-1988. Upon graduating from UVA he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. After one year in the NBA he played professionally overseas for 16 years, including 12 years in Israel. Since retiring four years ago, he has helped many players and coaches in the U.S. and International basketball community develop investment strategies.

Vincent D. Kalbach

Mr. Kalbach serves as an Advisor for SCA, focusing primarily on financial and wealth management solutions for individuals, families and business owners. He has over 11 years experience as a financial advisor and holds the designation of Graduate Estate Planning Consultant.

Debra A. Briddle

Ms. Briddle joined Strategic Capital Advisers in 2006 and serves as Administrative Assistant. She has 26 years experience in the banking industry, which included positions in the commercial loan and loan administration areas. Prior to joining SCA, Debra served as Administrative Assistant in the Community and Professional Development department of a local community college.

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