So several years ago, MCF established its Professional Advisor Committee. Comprised of experts in their respective fields, this small group meets with our Philanthropic Planning team on a quarterly basis with one simple goal: to share knowledge that can help each member better serve their constituents. The committee comprises a mix of job functions, to represent a variety of perspectives. These include 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:
![Frank Cassidy, Professional Advisor Committee Member Frank Cassidy wearing a white dress shirt and dark grey suit jacket](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Cassidy-Frank.png)
Frank Cassidy, Managing Director, Andersen Tax
![Philip B. Feldman, Professional Advisor Committee Member Philip Feldman wearing a white dress shirt and dark grey suit jacket](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Feldman-Philip.png)
Philip B. Feldman, Partner, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
![Emily A. Foehr, Professional Advisor Committee Member Emily Foehr headshot](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Foehr-Emily.png)
Emily A. Foehr, Partner, Venable LLP
![Brian Jeffs, Professional Advisor Committee Member Brian Jeffs headshot](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Jeffs-Brian.png)
Brian Jeffs, Partner, Seiler
![Julia Matsudaira, Professional Advisor Committee Member Julia Matsudaira headshot](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Matsudaira-Julia.png)
Julia Matsudaira, Senior Vice President, Impact Advisory, Jordan Park
![Patrick McCabe, Professional Advisor Committee Member Patrick McCabe wearing a light blue dress shirt and dark brown tie and suit jacket](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/McCabe-90.jpg)
Patrick McCabe, Partner, Shartsis Friese LLP
![Dave Schrader, Professional Advisor Committee Member Dave Schrader wearing a blue dress shirt and dark grey suit jacket](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Schrader-Dave.png)
Dave Schrader, Managing Director Client Relations, Ohana Advisors
![Nichole Walker, Professional Advisor Committee Member Nichole Walker wearing a pale blue jacket](https://dfq3h9wd5iwx4.cloudfront.net/people/Walker-Nichole.png)
Nichole Walker, Senior Wealth Planner, SVP at City National Bank