Professional Advisors Council

The Professional Advisors Council at Austin Community Foundation is a cross-disciplinary group of financial advisors, estate-planning attorneys, and CPAs who share our commitment to building a stronger Central Texas. These trusted professionals help expand our connections within the Central Texas advisor community and provide the Foundation with critical feedback and guidance. We are grateful for their local expertise and belief in the power of philanthropy to target our region’s most pressing needs.

Current members:

Riley Alcozer
Partner & Founder
Hardie Alcozer

John Brazil
Senior Vice President
Northern Trust

Rudy Colmenero
Attorney at Law & Certified Public Accountant
Vacek Kiecke & Colmenero, LLP

Jackie Connor
Partner
Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC

Chris Cyndecki
Wealth Advisor
Pioneer Wealth Management Group

Jessica Forrest
Wealth Planner
Austin Asset

Emily Franco
Attorney
McGinnis Lochridge

Josh Galatzan
Founder & CEO
Meridian Wealth Advisors

Hailey M. Hanners
Attorney
Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP

Faye Hilpert
Market Leader
PNC Private Bank

Mia Karides
PC Relationship Advisor &
Austin Operating Officer
Brown Advisory

Meredith N. McIver
Attorney
Ytterberg Deery Knull, LLP

Anna Near
Attorney
Saunders & Near, PLLC

Liz Nielsen
Attorney
Nielsen Law, PLLC

Stephen Saunders
Attorney
Saunders & Near, PLLC

Erin N. Tuggle
Partner
Jackson Walker, LLP

Jordan Ware
Shareholder
Winstead PC

Whitney Warmack
Managing Director
Caprock

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