Meet the Partners

Elfrena Foord
Elfrena Foord
efoord@fvbe.info

Elfrena Foord has a unique combination of skills – a CPA with a Masters degree in Social Work. She combined the two to work with people and their money as a Certified Financial Planner in 1983. Her 25+ years as a CFP have earned her recognition in 1987 on the Money Magazine’s List of Best Financial Planners and in 1998 Worth Magazine’s Top 300 Financial Advisors’ List. - more
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Carol Van Bruggen
Carol Van Bruggen
cvb@fvbe.info

Carol is a Certified Financial Planner, and has been a consultant to Business and professional clients for over 26 years. She has co-authored three books with her financial partners the latest being one sharing the experiences of their clients as they worked to become comfortable with wealth and create clarity, confidence and contentment around their money.
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Chuck Ebersole
Chuck Ebersole
cebersole@fvbe.info

Chuck Ebersole has worked with his clients for over 35 years in the financial services industry. He has made a commitment to bringing the most current solutions that the industry has to offer to his clients when they are faced with challenging problems or opportunities. To meet that commitment he has attained some industry standards of education by receiving his CLU, ChFC, and CFP® designations. He is also a Charter Member of the Legacy Wealth Coach group focusing on the newest innovations in Legacy Planning.
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Laura Pajak
Laura Harger Pajak
laurap@fvbe.info

Laura Harger Pajak, a Certified Financial Planner, has been helping clients reach their financial goals for 25 years. Laura earned a degree in economics from UCLA in 1984. In addition to serving her clients, Laura has been active in her community, educating people about their money. She has spoken to groups, taught classes and written articles on the subject of money management. She is a past president of the Financial Planning Association of Northern California and a member of the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. She is a past president of the Rotary Club of East Sacramento and a recipient of the Rotarian of the Year award. - more
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