We anchor your financial security.
Feel empowered by our customized, trustworthy, and forward-thinking financial solutions that help you achieve long-term stability and success.
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Years of Experience
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Achieving Greatness Together
At Anchor Point Financial, collaboration and expertise drive everything we do. With a shared commitment to excellence, we navigate financial complexities with precision, ensuring strategic solutions tailored to every client’s needs.
Joel Askew
A lifelong Bakersfield native, Joel began his career in commercial banking and lending, playing a key role in the launch of Valley Republic Bank during the Great Recession. In 2014, he transitioned to financial advising with Edward Jones, where he served clients for eight years before partnering with San Luis Wealth Advisors. In 2024, Joel founded Anchor Point Financial, a Registered Investment Advisory firm committed to building personalized financial strategies with integrity and clarity.
Joel holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Bakersfield, and became a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2021. Outside of work, he and his wife Janae stay busy with their children, Stella and Beau. As a family, they enjoy traveling, sports, spending time with their dogs, and scuba diving together.
Kayla Height
Known for her strong leadership and dedication to client service, Kayla has built a career in financial services that spans more than eight years. Her career began at Patriots Federal Credit Union in Orange County, California, where she worked for four years before relocating to the Central Coast with her husband, Daltton. There, she joined SESLOC Federal Credit Union as a branch supervisor, continuing to build her leadership and customer service skills for another four years. In 2019, after moving to Tehachapi with her husband, Daltton, she joined Joel’s team at Edward Jones. Today, she continues to play a vital role at Anchor Point Financial, supporting operations and contributing to the firm’s growth and client experience.
Outside of her professional life, Kayla is a devoted mother to her son, Hudson. She values family and enjoys spending quality time with her close-knit relatives, who are actively involved in the Tehachapi community.
Marissa Polach
Bringing over ten years of hands-on banking experience, Marissa is a valued member of the Anchor Point Financial team. She began her career at Strata Credit Union, where she built a strong foundation in customer service and financial operations over five years. She then spent four years at Valley Republic Bank, honing her expertise in lending, member services, and community engagement. In 2023, Marissa joined Joel and Kayla, bringing her passion for personalized financial solutions and her commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Outside of work, Marissa is a proud mom to two boys, Hunter and Tristan. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Cody, and together they love attending concerts and making the most of their downtime as a family.
Secure Your Financial Future
Take control of your finances with personalized strategies designed to help you achieve your goals and build lasting stability.
With 20 years of experience
our services include:
Investment Portfolio Management
Financial Planning
Corporate Retirement Plans
Estate Planning
Real Estate Investment Consulting
Private Equity
Capital Raises
Lending Consulting