Johnson, Meredith
Meredith Johnson, CPA, CFP® is a partner at BPM LLP in San Francisco, and leads the Private Client tax practice. Meredith holds an active CPA license in California and is also a Certified Financial Planner practitioner. Her professional leadership roles include serving as State Board Chair of the California Society of CPAs and head of […]
Murtha, Frank
Frank Murtha holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The University at Buffalo where he did his dissertation on cognitive errors in gambling behavior. He has taught at numerous colleges including Marist, Baruch, and NYU. In 2001, he co-founded MarketPsych LLC, the first Behavioral Finance consulting firm in North America, where he specialized in helping […]
Kreider, Margo Steinlage
With over 15 years of experience in the health insurance industry and a law degree, Margo Steinlage Kreider is a nationally recognized expert in Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Leading a trusted and experienced team that serves thousands of clients, she collaborates with wealth managers, CPAs, and HR leaders nationwide to seamlessly integrate […]
Lewis, Ben
Ben serves as the Chief Communications Officer at the Financial Planning Association, where he directs all communications and public relations strategies. His responsibilities encompass media relations, organizational messaging, media training, speechwriting, and overseeing all consumer-facing initiatives. Ben collaborates closely with the marketing, conferences, and publications teams to ensure the Association’s public presence is strategic, cohesive, […]
Sullivan, Brent
Brent Sullivan is the founder and editor of Tax Alpha Insider, a 3x weekly newsletter focused on taxable wealth planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families. His career includes time on fixed-income trading floors as an analyst, a separate career as a software developer, a brief stint in venture capital, and, as of 2023, as an […]
Wallace, Joaquin E
Dr. Joaquin Wallace is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral finance and generational wealth development. He is the creator of the Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model® and the Financial Genetic Code®, frameworks that help financial professionals better understand and influence client behavior. An accomplished speaker, educator, and consultant, he integrates emotional well-being, neuroscience, and financial planning […]
Ricard, Ron
Ron Ricard is one of fewer than 150 people nationwide designated as a Certified Exchange Specialist®, as accredited by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators. He has taught 1031 tax exchange accredited courses to tens of thousands of investors, real estate and tax professionals, financial planners and attorneys over the past 24 years and is known […]