The strategic partnership unites a legacy of Santa Monica real estate leadership with one of Los Angeles’ fastest-growing luxury teams and leading force in Pacific Palisades as the neighboring markets become increasingly interconnected post Palisades fire.

Santa Monica, CA October 09, 2026 –(PR.com)– Two of Compass’ established Los Angeles Westside luxury real estate teams, Pence Hathorn Silver Luxury Property Group (PHS), led by principals Charles Pence, John Hathorn and Loraine Silver, and Jancula Group, led by Pacific Palisades native Ryan Jancula, today announced an exclusive partnership combining their respective expertise, relationships and resources across Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and the greater Westside. The collaboration brings together Pence Hathorn Silver’s more than three decades of Santa Monica real estate experience, multigenerational client relationships and deep neighborhood knowledge with Jancula Group’s position as one of the fastest-growing Westside luxury real estate teams, with a significant footprint in Pacific Palisades, deep new-development expertise and a cutting-edge approach to media, technology and luxury real estate marketing. Operating as a unified front and drawing on each group’s distinct strengths, PHS and Jancula Group will bring together innovative approaches to luxury real estate with the longstanding client relationships, deep market expertise and brand recognition and loyalty, each has built within its respective community, positioning them to serve both an established clientele and a new generation of Westside luxury buyers.

The move comes at a pivotal moment for the Westside. In the aftermath of the Palisades fire, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica have become increasingly interconnected, with residents, businesses and real estate activity moving between the neighboring communities in ways not previously seen. As traditional geographic lines between the two markets continue to evolve, the newly combined partnership will be positioned to serve clients across both communities with the collective relationships, market knowledge and advanced capabilities of both groups.

“Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades have become more interconnected than ever before and we don’t see that changing,” said Hathorn. “As our communities evolve, it made sense for our businesses to evolve with them. Ryan and his team share the same fundamentals, commitment to clients and drive for growth that have defined our business for decades. Coming together allows us to lean on each other’s strengths, build on those shared values and bring an even greater level of expertise and service to our clients.”

“Pence Hathorn Silver represents the type of business and reputation I have always aspired to build,” said Jancula. “We share the same fundamentals–simply at different points in our respective histories. By working together, we can combine generations of relationships and experience with the momentum, technology and marketing strategies shaping the business today.”

With roots in Santa Monica real estate stretching back more than four decades and 36 years operating together as a team, Pence Hathorn Silver has become synonymous with the market, particularly North Santa Monica. The nine-person team has completed thousands of transactions, building deeply connected broker and client relationships, significant brand equity and an institutional knowledge of Santa Monica that extends beyond current inventory and pricing to individual streets, properties, ownership histories and generations of buyers and sellers. That longstanding presence continues today, with PHS recording approximately $218 million in sales over the past year and consistently ranking among the top 100 names in Los Angeles real estate, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal. Together, Pence Hathorn Silver and Jancula Group are currently representing 248 19th Street, a newly built contemporary residence in Santa Monica’s coveted North of Montana neighborhood, offered at $12.785 million.

Jancula Group brings a modern, systems-driven approach to luxury representation and is one of the fastest-growing luxury real estate teams in Los Angeles, with $300 million in sales over the past 12 months and more new construction listings on the Westside of Los Angeles in 2026 than any other agent or group, per The MLS. Made of 13 team-members, the group brings over $1.5 billion in lifetime sales volume and over $300M in sales in the past 12 months alone. The team pairs its deep market knowledge with a forward-looking approach to luxury real estate marketing, incorporating cinematic video, social media, digital storytelling and targeted distribution designed to reach the next generation of luxury buyers. Over the course of his 14 year career, Jancula has earned national and local recognition for his work, including ranking among the Wall Street Journal/RealTrends Top 1% of Real Estate Professionals nationally for the last 5 consecutive years, being named to the National Association of REALTORS® 30 Under 30, and earning recognition as one of Los Angeles Magazine’s Real Estate All Stars from 2020–2026.

Jancula Group particularly excels in new construction and development sales, representing projects ranging from $1 million residences to $20 million-plus estates. Trusted by developers throughout the Westside, the team offers a specialized suite of resources spanning project positioning, pricing and pre-sale strategy, along with access to private, invitation-only networks and other off-market groups connecting properties with verified top-producing agents and high-net-worth buyers across the Westside, greater Los Angeles and beyond. Most recently, Jancula Group brought three new-construction listings to market across distinct Pacific Palisades neighborhoods: 837 Muskingum Avenue at $13.995 million, 744 Iliff Street in the Alphabet Streets at $4.995 million, and 605 Erskine Drive at $4.295 million.

“Our industry is changing, and the way luxury buyers discover, evaluate and ultimately connect with a property has changed with it,” said Jancula. “But technology and marketing only work when they are backed by relationships, trust and real market expertise. With this exclusive partnership, we can bring both sides of that equation together by combining what has been proven over decades with what is next for luxury real estate.”

“This combination allows us to keep doing what we have always done for our clients while creating greater long-term continuity around those relationships,” said Pence.

“Our relationships with clients have been built over decades,” added Silver. “This gives us a way to preserve those relationships while adding exceptional talent and expanded resources around them.”

Together, Pence Hathorn Silver and Jancula Group will combine decades of relationships and institutional knowledge with contemporary marketing, technology, development expertise and media strategy creating a Westside real estate offering built around where these communities have been and where they are going next.

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About Pence Hathorn Silver Luxury Property Group
A name that is synonymous with Santa Monica real estate, Pence Hathorn Silver Luxury Property Group (PHS) has been providing more than three decades of unparalleled experience, service, and market knowledge with a team that is consistently ranked both nationally and in California among the top real estate professionals. PHS is led by Charles Pence, John Hathorn, Loraine Silver, and Brett Silver. With over $5 billion in sales volume, PHS is a powerhouse within Compass, a brokerage that is committed to building the first modern real estate platform using today’s best technology to help make the buying and selling process as smooth as possible. Pence Hathorn Silver is deeply rooted in the Westside, having served the community for decades. Their presence on Montana Avenue has enabled them to remain extremely accessible for clients and serve as a neighborhood resource. As current and former residents of Santa Monica, all four founders are keenly aware of the community’s day-to-day nuances and are personally invested in them—their home and business are one and the same. Furthermore, Pence Hathorn Silver shows their active involvement through support of the Santa Monica Schools, the Education Foundation, local charitable events and neighborhood initiatives.

About Jancula Group
Jancula Group is a leading real estate team specializing in the luxury markets of Los Angeles. With a focus on new construction and development properties, luxury and ultra-luxury homes and estates, the team also specializes in off-market opportunities, ocean-view properties and single-family residences. Led by Ryan Jancula, the team ranks among the top 0.5% of real estate agents nationwide and has represented more than $1.5 billion in lifetime sales volume, including more than $300 million in sales over the past 12 months alone. With a significant presence across the Westside, Jancula Group works with properties ranging from $1 million residences to $20 million-plus estates. Jancula Group provides buyers and sellers with a modern, innovative approach to real estate while maintaining the traditional values, integrity and highly personalized service at the foundation of its business. The team works tirelessly to achieve its clients’ desired outcomes, with a focus on building long-term relationships above all else. Regularly recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the National Association of REALTORS® 30 Under 30, HousingWire, The Real Deal and Los Angeles Magazine, Jancula Group has quickly become one of the most accomplished and fastest-growing luxury real estate teams in the country.

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