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SUP ER V I S E D P E R S O N B R O CH U R E
F O R M A D V P A R T 2 B
John D. Masegian
Of(cid:976)ice Address:
22801 Longwood Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Tel: (408) 377-4444
Email: service@pruneyard(cid:976)inancial.com
Website: https://pruneyard(cid:976)inanical.com
April 29, 2026
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This brochure supplement provides information about John D. Masegian and supplements the Pruneyard
Financial Group, Inc. brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact John D.
Masegian if you did not receive the brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about John D. Masegian (CRD #4782088) is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Supervised Person Brochure
Principal Executive Of(cid:976)icer – John D. Masegian
• Year of birth: 1975
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Educational Background:
• San Jose State University; Bachelor of Science: Accounting; Graduated 2003
Business Experience:
• Pruneyard Financial Group, Inc., President/Treasurer/Investment Advisor
Representative; 06/2002 – Present
Professional Designation:
Certi(cid:976)ied Public Accountant (CPA):
• CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and
regulations vary, the education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a
CPA generally include minimum college education (150 credit hours with at least a
baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting), minimum experience levels
(most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve the use
of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, (cid:976)inancial advisory, tax or
consulting skills, all of which must be achieved under the supervision of or veri(cid:976)ication by
a CPA), and successful passage of the Uniform CPA Examination.
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In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40 hours of
continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or
120 hours over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certi(cid:976)ied
Public Accountants (AICPA) members are required to follow a rigorous Code of
Professional Conduct which requires that they act with integrity, objectivity, due care,
competence, fully disclose any con(cid:976)licts of interest (and obtain client consent if a con(cid:976)lict
exists), maintain client con(cid:976)identiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral
fees, and serve the public interest when providing (cid:976)inancial services.
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In addition to the Code of Professional Conduct, AICPA members who provide personal
(cid:976)inancial planning services are required to follow the Statement on Standards in Personal
Financial Planning Services (SSPFPS).
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
John D. Masegian has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary actions by courts,
regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations, or professional societies.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Managing Member, John D. Masegian is part owner of Modest Engine LLC. This limited liability
company was formed for the purpose of leasing the of(cid:976)ice property from which the Firm
conducts its business. Mr. Masegian spends approximately 1 hour per month on this activity.
John D. Masegian is licensed as a Certi(cid:976)ied Public Accountant and may provide accounting and tax
services through Pruneyard Financial Group, Inc., which is registered separately with the State of
California as an accountancy corporation. Advisory clients are not under any obligation to engage
the (cid:976)irm or Mr. Masegian for accounting services. Mr. Masegian dedicates approximately 20% of
his time to providing accounting and tax planning and preparation services in his capacity as the
(cid:976)irm's Tax Partner, for which he receives separate yet customary compensation. Mr. Masegian does
not have signatory authority of client's accounts.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
John D. Masegian does not receive any economic bene(cid:976)it from any person, company, or
organization, other than Pruneyard Financial Group, Inc in exchange for providing clients advisory
services through Pruneyard Financial Group, Inc.
Item 6 - Supervision
Since John D. Masegian is the sole owner and Chief Compliance Of(cid:976)icer of Pruneyard Financial
Group, Inc., he is solely responsible for all supervision and formulation and monitoring of
investment advice offered to Clients. He will adhere to the policies and procedures described in
the (cid:976)irm’s Compliance Manual. He can be reached at:
• Tel: (408) 377-4444
• Email: service@pruneyard(cid:976)inancial.com
Item 7 – Requirements for State Registered Advisers
A. John D. Masegian has NOT been involved in any of the events listed below.
1. An award or otherwise being found liable in an arbitration claim alleging damages
involving any of the following:
a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
2. An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-regulatory organization, or
administrative proceeding involving any of the following:
a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity;
b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property;
d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
B. John D. Masegian has NOT been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the past ten years.
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