Cornerstone
Council
Trusted Advisors
We are grateful for the professional advisors who volunteer their time and expertise as part of our Cornerstone Council.
This advisory group provides a forum for professional advisors to learn more about the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and for us to learn ways to better serve advisors and their clients in philanthropic planning.
Janelle J. Chambers, co-chair
Dave A. Horan, co-chair
Cathy Lydon
Marya Robben
Michael (Mike) Sampson
Abby Leach Schumaker
Andrea Thermos
Advisor Spotlights
Strengthening Client Relationships
Learn how financial advisor Paul Dadlez partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to better support his clients in their giving.
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How to Partner with the Foundation to Support Your Nonprofit Clients
Learn audit director Cathy Lydon’s tips for fellow advisors when working with nonprofits.
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How to Have Conversations About Estate Planning
Tara Mattessich, shareholder at Larkin Hoffman, shares her tips and tricks for discussing philanthropy with clients.
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How a Rural Attorney Built Her Practice
Attorney Abby Leach Schumaker shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.
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Q&A With Clayton Chan
The estate planning lawyer shares his views on charitable giving, community foundations and helping clients achieve their goals.
Read his interview
Advisor Spotlight: Stuart Bear
We spoke with Stuart Bear of Chestnut Cambronne about achieving his clients’ charitable goals.
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Power of Relationships
Here's how one Professional Advisor helped open 100 funds with the Foundation.
Read Our Q&A with Bob Chandler