Quarterly News & Updates

July 11th 2025 | Issue 2

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Meet: Jennipher Lommen, Pro Bono Director

Jennipher is the Pro Bono Director for the FPA of the Silicon Valley area


Jennipher Lohman, CFP©, is the Pro Bono Director for the FPA of Silicon Valley. A core part of the mission of our chapter is to promote financial literacy in our community. As Board Director, she works with the Pro Bono committee to plan and participate in programs that promote financial literacy and/or provide pro bono one-on-one financial planning to the public. Current programs include Financial Planning Days and Seminars, often held at local libraries.


She is the owner of Wildflower Financial in Santa Cruz, CA.


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May 2025 Triple Treat

The Triple Treat Mixer on May 1st brought together members of the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley, CalCPA, and The Estate Planning Council of Santa Clara for an evening of connection and collaboration. Generously hosted at The Silicon Valley Charitable Fund, the event offered a warm and welcoming space to build relationships across our professional communities. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with familiar faces and forging new bonds with fellow financial professionals. It was truly a memorable evening of networking, camaraderie, and shared purpose.


Join us for our summer social on Tuesday August 12th at Campo di Bocce from 4:00-6:00pm. Our next Chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9th, from 11:30am-1:30pm, at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Santana Row.

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Pro Bono Corner: Susanna Tang

This quarter, we highlight chapter member Susanna Tang and her contributions to our Pro Bono committee.


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You can celebrate FPA’s 25th Anniversary by taking the ’25 in 2025’ Financial Wellness Pledge and sharing your expertise with those who need it most. Your expertise can change lives: Take the Pledge!

Around The Chapter: Curt Weil

Silicon Valley chapter member Curt Weil traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Foundation for Financial Planning, for which he previously served two terms on the board in the early 2000s. He took several photos of the beautiful cherry blossoms, and this one was taken at the National Cathedral."


Have travels or events to share with chapter members? Please email execdirector@fpasv.org with your update and we'll share it in our next newsletter!



Mark Your Calendar: Firm Office Visit

This quarter on Sep 30th, we are visiting Davalos Financial Advisors. Pick the brain of a successful firm owner and learn more about building a career in financial services! Learn More

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We are looking for volunteers to join our committees! We are a volunteer organization, powered by passionate folks like you who want to network, grow the profession, and give back to the community. If you would like to help out but don't know where to start, just ask!

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Upcoming Events

Aug 7-10

Far West Roundup

UC Santa Cruz

All Days

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Aug 12

Bocce Ball Summer Social

Campo di Bocce

4:00-6:00pm

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Aug 21

NexGen Mastermind Session: Lessons In Behavior Science

Santa Clara Towers

5:00-7:00pm

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Aug 28

FPA Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day 2025

Webinar

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Sep 9

Chapter Meeting: Wealth Planning Trends

Maggiano's Santana Row

11:30am-1:30pm

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