Cornerstone Council
Trusted Advisors
We’re honored to partner with the talented professional advisors who make up our Cornerstone Council — a group of dedicated volunteers who generously share their time and expertise with us.
This advisory group creates a dynamic space for two-way learning: advisors gain deeper insight into the work of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and we gain valuable perspective on how to better support advisors and their clients in charitable planning.
Christy Boysen Coulter
Janelle J. Chambers
Patrick Garay-Heelan
Abby Leach Schumaker
Cathy Lydon
Sheryl Morrison
Marie Ruzek
Rachel Schromen
Andrea Thermos
Advisor Spotlights
Benefits of Having a Trusted Philanthropic Partner
Learn why attorney Abby Leach Schumaker partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to help her clients fulfill their giving goals.
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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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Why I Partner with a Community Foundation
Attorney Jacqui Dorsey shares five reasons she values her work with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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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.
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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 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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Advisor Spotlight: Stuart Bear
We spoke with Stuart Bear of Chestnut Cambronne about achieving his clients’ charitable goals.
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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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Power of Relationships
Here's how one Professional Advisor helped open 100 funds with the Foundation.
Read Our Q&A with Bob Chandler