Mill Valley, CA Office

Anne Johnston is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC and Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Advisors. She previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski LLC for eight years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Cheryl Athas is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski and Alarm Financial Services. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services, including investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Jack Scaff III is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for getVocal For Victims, a nonprofit organization based in Martinez, CA. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, focusing on customized, diversified portfolios and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Blake Mcginley is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2024, he worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and AssetMark Financial Inc. He has held roles at Occidental College and was involved with All About Poke from 2017 to 2018. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a wide national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing strategies, and operates multiple private-market investment offerings alongside affiliated pension consulting and insurance services.

Matthew Kenaston is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC. He previously worked for 15 years at Blue Oak Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an advisor to OPTO Investments, a fintech platform focused on traditional alternatives. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored portfolio management with a focus on diversified asset allocation and provides a broad range of services such as financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Rita Lee is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. She has been with Cerity Partners and its affiliated Retirement Plan Advisors since 2022 and previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski for 21 years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Laurie Fried is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC in Mill Valley, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Lumina Financial Consultants, LLC and New Leaf Financial Advisory, LLC. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screens with external managers and individual securities.

Kyle Johnson is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he was a student at Santa Clara University and spent several years in full-time education. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic portfolio rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Winky Liu is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. Liu holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cerity Partners since 2022. Prior experience includes roles at Brouwer & Janachowski and FCE Benefits. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens and private-market investment programs.

Christopher Akamine is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants since 2022. He previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski, LLC for 13 years. Akamine serves on the finance committees of the College of Marin Foundation and the Novato Chamber of Commerce, where he reviews investments and financial budgets. Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants advises plan sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans, focusing on ERISA fiduciary services, participant advice, plan design, and administrative support. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation driven model portfolios and IPS-based monitoring, managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Ramirez is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Brouwer & Janachowski LLC, Edward Jones, and MBSC Securities Corporation. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, with approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Harrison Kim is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and in various roles outside of finance, including at Devils Canyon Brewing Company and Vitality Bowls. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using proprietary quantitative screens and offers access to private-market investments alongside traditional portfolio management.

Monica Foy is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience in the financial services industry beginning in 2024. Her prior work includes roles at Humphreys Group, Intuit, H&R Block, and First Republic Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a bookkeeper for an engineering consulting firm. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on diversified asset allocation and provides a broad range of services including financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Jessica Kobaly is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation. She has been in the financial services industry since 2012, previously working at Copeland Insurance and Brouwer & Janachowski before joining Cerity Partners in 2022. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $126.9 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private-market programs for qualified clients.

Catherine Conger is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 and Series 63 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and several other firms. Outside of advisory roles, she is associated with Farm Shop. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and quantitative screening alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and it operates multiple private-market investment programs and affiliated consulting and insurance businesses.