Financial Women of San Francisco has been making news in business and financial circles for more than 60 years. Scan the articles below to see all the ways we advance the success of today’s women in finance throughout the Bay Area.
Margaret Topielski is VP, Premier Relationship Manager - River City Bank
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In June, the FWSF Book Club held a lively discussion of Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins.
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Every business has or should have a portfolio of insurance policies to protect itself-from an employment liability policy to a third party liability policy to specialized policies. The problem is that insurance companies are not in the business of paying out on claims, rather they are in the business of collecting premiums and then making money off of those premiums-which can make things challenging for the policyholder.
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You likely check this regularly for clients. But have you checked your own this year? Are you on track to capture your full employer match? Are you maximizing contributions if that’s a goal for you? The contribution limit for 2025 is $23,000 ($30,500 if you are age 50 or older).
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In California, fire season officially starts June 1st but as anyone who resides in California knows, our fire season is all year long now. I am sure that you are aware of the physical steps that you can take to harden your home, but have you considered what steps you should take now to make your homeowner’s insurance work best for you? Here are some tips:
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Whether you're the sole provider or part of a dual-income household, your income likely funds essential needs: mortgage or rent, childcare, tuition, retirement savings, and more. Life insurance ensures your family or loved ones can maintain their lifestyle if you’re no longer here to provide for them.
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June 28th is national insurance awareness day, and there are many forms of insurance available, offering protection for everything from our health, vehicles, and homes, to even our pets and travel plans. Insurance provides peace of mind, which should something unexpected happen there is financial support needed to manage that risk.
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On Wednesday the 21st of May 2025 the Financial Women of San Francisco in partnership with the Financial Women of New York, hosted a webinar regarding tariffs, clarifying what has been announced and paused and what is currently implemented.
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On Wednesday the 28th of May, Financial Women of San Francisco, hosted the 2025 Scholarship Awards Luncheon, at the University of San Francisco, to honor three graduate and six undergraduate recipients.
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On Tuesday the 13th of May, New York Life Insurance hosted Financial Women of San Francisco for the “Master Class: Lessons in Leadership,” facilitated by Ramya Durga Krishnaganth, Founder & Managing Partner, Uvid Consulting; with a panel featuring Julianne Averill, Managing Director, Danforth Advisors, Ashley Fieglein Johnson, President and CFO, Planet, and Kristina Hentschel, CFO & COO, Bay Grove.
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The job market has evolved—and so has your experience. If you're reentering the workforce after a layoff or career pause, or simply curious about what else is out there, it’s okay to feel uncertain.
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From FWSF scholarship recipient to president—and now, one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. Her story is a testament to what’s possible when women are supported through mentorship, community, and meaningful opportunity. Mona was honored on May 8th, in a celebration honoring the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.
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Wenjun Xu currently is a Finance Lead at Granite Construction, supporting both the Investor Relations and Treasury Strategy teams. I began my career as an Equity Research Associate covering the U.S. infrastructure sector, and I’m now in my final year of the Evening & Weekend MBA program at UC Berkeley.
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Louise brings over 20 years of experience to the table, blending a background in both audit and tax with nearly a decade in public and private accounting—including time at small firms, regional leaders, and one of the Big Four. For the past 13 years, she’s successfully led her own practice, helping clients see beyond the numbers to the real opportunities and challenges underneath.
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