Professional Advisor Committee

We believe it’s critical to stay closely connected to our professional advisor partners. Their clients are our donors, and we share the responsibility for providing them with superlative service and informed advice.

So several years ago, MCF established its Professional Advisor Committee. This small group, comprising experts in their respective fields, meets with our Philanthropic Planning team quarterly with a simple goal: share knowledge that can help each member better serve their constituents. The committee comprises a mix of wealth advisors, investment managers, attorneys, and finance and tax experts. Through honest feedback and candid conversation, the committee has provided us with terrific insights that have allowed us to hone our offerings and communications. Equally, the gatherings enable our advisors to keep abreast of the rapidly-moving world of philanthropy, particularly complex financial and taxation aspects and giving trends. Allow us to introduce our current world-class committee:

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Frank Cassidy, Managing Director, Andersen Tax

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Meredith Shuey Etherington, Portfolio Manager & Head of the San Francisco Office, Brown Advisory 

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Philip B. Feldman, Partner, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

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Emily A. Foehr, Partner, Venable LLP

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Brian Jeffs, Partner, Seiler

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Julia Matsudaira, Senior Vice President, Impact Advisory, Jordan Park

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Patrick McCabe, Partner, Shartsis Friese LLP

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Dave Schrader, Managing Director Client Relations, Ohana Advisors

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Nichole Walker, Senior Wealth Planner, SVP at City National Bank

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