Pacific Investment Management

Founded in 1979, Commonwealth Financial Network is a privately owned independent firm that offers a range of investment and insurance products and services. The firm provides mutual funds, individual equities, options, fixed- income, metals, private placements, variable annuities and insurance products. In addition, it offers Preferred Portfolio Services, which is an asset management program. Commonwealth Financial Network offers MoneyGuidePro, which is an Internet-based financial planning program. It also offers insurance analysis, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, employee stock option and real estate planning services. The firm supports more than 1,000 independent registered representatives worldwide. It is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. With one of its offices in San Diego, Commonwealth Financial Network also maintains a location in Waltham, Mass.