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Women in Leadership Profile WGG Wealth Partners Personalized, holistic financial planning W “Financial planning is about GG Wealth Partners takes a about making a real difference in the lives of more than just holistic approach to financial our clients,” says Reyes. money. It’s about In addition to her licenses and professional making a real planning that incorporates an institutional methodology to investment management combined with planning for retirement, college, insurance, business transition, generational wealth transfer, retirement plan administration and more. The WGG Wealth Partners team has 18 financial advisors in total, six of whom are among the area’s top female advisors. The dedicated women of WGG are Monika Reyes, Stephanie Kerns, Heather Smart, Karen Bothe, Jennifer Kachmar and Leslie Gabbard. They use their combined 98 years of industry experience and multiple areas of expertise to take a personalized approach to financial planning. Veteran advisor, Monika Reyes, has been in the industry for 20 years, 17 of those with WGG Wealth Partners. Reyes works with clients to see the whole picture for meaningful life planning that goes beyond investment management. “Financial planning is about more than just money. It’s designations, Reyes’ specific area of expertise is IRA distribution and tax efficiency. “This difference in year I am focused on The SECURE Act. It is the lives of our something that impacts everyone and can clients.” have major tax implications, if not handled properly,” says Reyes. — MONIKA REYES Financial Advisor WGG Wealth Partners Stephanie Kerns, another of WGG Wealth Partners’ dedicated advisors, has 18 years of industry experience. Kerns is a Certified Financial Planner specializing in educational planning and college funding strategies. “Whether it is speaking to groups during college funding seminars, or working directly with families, it is my passion to help people send their kids to college without breaking Co-branding, Full-color Lockup the retirement bank,” says Kerns. Her passion for education is evident in the work she does with clients and in the community. Kerns is a mother of three and volunteers her time with the Eureka Schools Foundation serving on committees and as a past president. 3741 Douglas Blvd #290 Roseville, CA 95661 916.677.1640 wggwealthpartners.com SPONSORED PROFILE March 2020 | comstocksmag.com 75