Bobbi Herrington

California Licensed Professional Fiduciary

Bobbi began her career with top Property and Casualty Insurance companies and after 30 years, her entreunerial interests superseded and she sought a Professional California Fiduciary license. Inspired by desiring a change, and an interest helping people often during a tough time in their lives, Bobbi has found a rich and rewarding second career. Bobbi feels fortunate to find colleages who are compassionate, professional, smart and of high–integrity in this honorable work of Trust and Estate administration. In addition to working with MSU Fiduciary Partners team, Bobbi is a Staff Fiduciary with another local firm, as well as the principal of Herrington Consulting, providing bill management services to individual clients. When not working, you may find Bobbi spending time learning the card game, Bridge, or traveling Bay Area back roads in her sporty 2–seater or track- driving!

Matthew Schmelzer, CFA

Private Professional Fiduciary

925.259.7759

[email protected]

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With nearly two decades of financial experience, Matt has dedicated his career to upholding fiduciary responsibilities. He consistently emphasizes a duty of loyalty to the estate and beneficiaries, ensuring that he acts with reasonable care and exercises prudent judgment. His extensive expertise and unwavering dedication establish him as a trusted financial professional in his field.

Matt pursued his academic endeavors at the University of California, Berkeley, where he obtained his undergraduate degree in 2005. His career began at Callan, an institutional consulting firm in San Francisco, where he joined as a research analyst and rapidly progressed to the position of VP Non-US Investment Consultant within their manager research group. In this role, Matt’s primary responsibility involved conducting comprehensive research and analysis on non-US equity investment managers. Collaborating closely with institutional plan sponsors, he provided valuable insights to support their non-US equity manager searches and structures. Matt excelled in comprehending clients’ needs and regularly engaged with investment managers to evaluate the alignment of their strategies with his clients’ objectives. In 2008, he earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, and he is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society San Francisco.

Over the past decade, Matt has served in institutional business development roles, first at Delaware Investments and later at Frontier Partners in 2017. Frontier Partners operates as the business development division of MFG Asset Management, a prominent asset management firm headquartered in Australia. In both positions, Matt focused on advising plan sponsors, consultants, family offices, and registered investment advisors (RIAs) on the suitability of potential investments. He prioritized fostering enduring partnerships with clients, ensuring they possessed a comprehensive understanding of the risks and objectives associated with each investment strategy. Matt consistently aimed to provide clients with transparent and accountable insights into the predictability of each investment. Throughout his career, he has obtained several licenses, including the Series 7, 50, and 63 licenses.

Laurie Schram

Financial Professional

Laurie Schram is a seasoned finance and operations professional with over three decades of diverse industry experience, including retail, winemaking, and technology. She holds a BSC in Accounting from Golden Gate University School of Business and has a track record of driving innovative business solutions.

At the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Laurie led the Accounting team to successful year-end audits and implemented procedures to boost efficiency. As an Independent Consultant, she enhanced financial processes and systems for clients such as Wine Hooligans, RiskIQ, and Ren Acquisition. Her leadership roles include Codera Wine Group, managing due diligence for a multi-million dollar winery sale, and Esprit de Corp, serving as Corporate Controller. She streamlined operations and managed a 60-person team, cutting headcount by 55%, and reducing audit fees by 65% over six years.

Laurie’s operational prowess is proven, with achievements like process redesign, seasonal warehouse openings, and strategic retail planning. She notably turned around the Oakville Grocery Company’s fortunes, doubling revenues, reversing declining sales, and improving inventory management efficiency.

Her expertise extends to project management and M&A, showcased during her year as VP of Finance at Illuminations, where she led merger activities and software implementations for new manufacturing subsidiaries. 

Laurie’s leadership abilities, with a focus on turning around challenging situations and meeting project deadlines, make her a valuable asset. Her skills in accounting, finance, operations, project management, team building, and communication mark her as a remarkable leader.

Laurie lists food as a passion and is often called upon to write reviews of local restaurants.

Vance Schram

CPA

Vance R. Schram is a seasoned finance executive, serving in capacities ranging from Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, Controller, to Board Member. His experience spans across start-ups, private and public entities, to multinational companies, showcasing expertise in strategy development, execution, and comprehensive administrative management. His portfolio includes successful stints at Wine Hooligans, Greenfield Winery, Matchbook Winery, Constellation Wines, Vincor USA, The Good Guys Inc., and Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Oakville Grocery, among others, where he successfully steered mergers, revitalized companies, managed finance departments, and oversaw comprehensive business functions.

Vance holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from California State University in Hayward and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Currently, at MSU, he serves as the lead analyst for private and corporate trust clients. Beyond his professional endeavors, Vance’s passion for swimming, a remnant from his competitive swimming days, often draws him near water in his free time.

Telzey Gourley

Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager.

A graduate of San Francisco State University, Telzey began her extensive career in the wellness industry. She is the Executive Assistant at MSU and Office Manager. Telzey oversees the daily operations of the office and its various departments, playing a crucial role in its daily operations. Telzey has helped lead local charities and has sat on the board of several non-profit organizations across the county. She has been an enthusiastic supporter of her two sons in their competitive sports of swimming, water polo, and soccer.

Mark S. Unger

Private Professional Fiduciary

Kelly Galvin

Personal Property Professional and Organizer