Our Team

Christopher Green

Financial Advisor

805.418.6615

805.418.6642

chris@nexuswealthpartners.com

Chris Green grew up in the San Francisco Peninsula in a large household of six siblings. In 2012, after attending a year of college at Arizona State University, he decided to enlist in the United States Navy, where his passion and...
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Jaclyn Madrid, CFP®, CPWA®

Financial Advisor

805.418.6641

Jaclyn@NexusWealthPartners.com

Jaclyn Madrid is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® practitioner with more than a decade of experience in the wealth management industry. She guides individuals and families through...

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Kamie Abraham, CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor

805.418.6636

Kamie@NexusWealthPartners.com

Kamie L. Abraham, CFP®, MBA is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner in Westlake Village, California.As a partner of Nexus Wealth Partners, Kamie is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity...
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Scott D. Nelson, CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor

805.418.6618

805.418.6642

Scott@NexusWealthPartners.com

Scott D. Nelson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Westlake Village, California, and a founding partner of Nexus Wealth Partners. He provides comprehensive financial planning to clients, including...

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Shana Pugliese

Client Service Associate

805.418.6637

805.418.6642

Shana@NexusWealthPartners.com

Before joining Nexus Wealth Partners, Shana worked as an Administrative Assistant at Sharma General Engineering Contractors. She currently lives in Moorpark with her husband and two daughters. She and her family enjoy camping,...

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Stephanie Kernochan

Operations Manager

805.418.6617

805.418.6642

Stephanie@NexusWealthPartners.com

Stephanie is a Planner Assistant and also works in Office Operations and Client Service. She has a BS in Business Management from the University of San Francisco.

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Christopher Green

Financial Advisor

805.418.6615

chris@nexuswealthpartners.com

Chris Green is a Financial Advisor with Nexus Wealth Partners, where he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive financial plans and investment strategies. He enjoys helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and build plans that support their long-term goals.

Chris's background in military service shaped his commitment to integrity, discipline, and service of others. He enjoys educating clients throughout the planning process and believes that informed decisions lead to better financial outcomes.

Chris served in the United States Navy at Camp Pendleton from 2012 to 2016. He later continued serving his community as an EMT and remains committed to service by volunteering his time teaching Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder courses throughout the country.

 Outside the office, Chris enjoys spending time with his fiancé, Olivea, and their two dogs. Whether he's training for a marathon, surfing, hiking, or traveling, he values experiences that challenge thought and growth.

 Educational Background:

 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, San Francisco State University, 2022

 Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Grand Canyon University, 2024

Jaclyn Madrid, CFP®, CPWA®

Financial Advisor

805.418.6641

Jaclyn@NexusWealthPartners.com

Jaclyn Madrid is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® practitioner with more than a decade of experience in the wealth management industry. She guides individuals and families through complex financial decisions, helping them feel more confident about their future.

Jaclyn is especially passionate about partnering with clients through periods of transition, whether that means preparing for retirement, changing careers, purchasing a home, or navigating a major life event. She enjoys making financial planning feel more approachable, practical, and manageable.

Jaclyn earned her bachelor's degree from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Outside of work, Jaclyn enjoys cooking, gardening, long walks outdoors, and finding creative ways to simplify everyday life. Her favorite place to recharge is in a hammock with a good book and nowhere to be.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts degree in History of Art and Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERcertification program, Bryant University, 2022

Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification program, Yale School of Management, 2023

 

*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks. 

Kamie Abraham, CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor

805.418.6636

Kamie@NexusWealthPartners.com

Kamie L. Abraham, CFP®, MBA is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner in Westlake Village, California.

As a partner of Nexus Wealth Partners, Kamie is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. She works closely with women in transition, families, and retirees to design and implement personalized strategies that align wealth with life goals.

Kamie brings a thoughtful, holistic perspective to guiding clients through pivotal life stages such as career changes, retirement, and legacy planning. She takes pride in building long-term relationships and empowering her clients to make informed financial choices. 

Kamie lives in Thousand Oaks with her husband, Jeremy, and two daughters, Emily and Aria. She and her family are avid travelers and enjoy backpacking and spending time outdoors.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Business Administration Honors, honor of Summa Cum Laude, California State University Northridge, 2013

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification program, California State University Northridge, 2013

Master of Business Administration in Financial Planning degree, California Lutheran University, 2019

*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

Scott D. Nelson, CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor

805.418.6618

Scott@NexusWealthPartners.com

Scott D. Nelson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner in Westlake Village, California.

As a founding partner of Nexus Wealth Partners, Scott takes a lead role in delivering holistic financial planning advice to his select group of clients.

Over the past nineteen years, Scott has assisted business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and wealthy multigenerational families in seeking to make the best decisions concerning accumulating and preserving their wealth.

He has had the honor and privilege to work alongside his clients, who come from a wide variety of industries—Tech, Biotech, Finance, Healthcare, and Entertainment. He runs the entertainment wing of Nexus Wealth Partners, where he handles the affairs of several award-winning actors, writers, sound engineers, and Hollywood executives. In addition, he has assisted privately held business owners with the sale and investment of company stock proceeds, with transactions over $100 million.

Scott has taught Finance courses to Conejo Valley High School students through the Junior Achievement non-profit organization. Continuing with his passion for education, Scott has been a Professor at California Lutheran University for the past eleven years, where he teaches Financial Principles & Policies and Corporate Finance to graduate students in the MBA Program.

He has achieved a major milestone at LPL, becoming a Masters Club Tier-level advisor for 2025; a qualification and achievement reserved for the top 1,285 financial advisors within the organization across the entire country*. 

Scott has been a resident of the Conejo Valley for over thirty years and resides with his family in Westlake Village, CA.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Cal Lutheran University, 2006

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification program, Cal Lutheran University, 2010

Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance, Cal Lutheran University, 2011

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Shana Pugliese

Client Service Associate

805.418.6637

Shana@NexusWealthPartners.com

Shana is a Client Service Associate at Nexus Wealth Partners, where she plays an important role in supporting both clients and advisors. She works directly with clients to assist with account setup, scheduling, and general inquiries, ensuring that each interaction is handled with care and efficiency. Her approachable nature and attention to detail make her a trusted resource for clients and colleagues alike.

Before joining Nexus Wealth Partners, Shana worked as an Administrative Assistant at Sharma General Engineering Contractors.

She lives in Moorpark with her husband and two daughters. Together, they enjoy camping, watersports, and spending time outdoors. Much of her free time is spent at the softball fields cheering on her girls.

*Not registered with LPL Financial

Stephanie Kernochan

Operations Manager

805.418.6617

Stephanie@NexusWealthPartners.com

Stephanie has over 12 years of experience in financial planning and practice management and 25+ years in the retail industry. A Business Management graduate from the University of San Francisco, she plays a key role in keeping Nexus Wealth Partners running smoothly behind the scenes.

She oversees daily operations, manages advisor schedules, ensures compliance, and drives process improvements. Stephanie also works directly with clients, assisting with account setup, cash needs, cost basis tracking, and general inquiries—focusing on clarity and efficiency.

Reliable, detail-oriented, and approachable, Stephanie is a valued resource for both clients and colleagues. Outside of work, she enjoys family time, trying new recipes, and relaxing with a good show.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, University of San Francisco

*Not registered with LPL Financial