Council of Advisors

American Endowment Foundation (AEF) is pleased to work with a Council of Advisors. These leading financial, legal, and accounting professionals provide ongoing insights into recent trends concerning charitable planning, donor advised funds, and other current topics that affect the industry and their clientele.

Adam Damerow
Attorney & Partner, Katten, Chicago, IL

Paige Goepfert
Managing Director, Andersen,  Chicago

Kirk Hoopingarner
Attorney & Partner, Quarles & Brady, Chicago

Dawn Jinsky
CPA & Partner, Plante Moran Wealth Management, Southfield, MI

Rebekah Kohmescher
Chief Executive Officer, Altair Advisers LLC, Chicago

Steve Lear
Principal, Affiance Financial, St. Louis Park, MN

David A. Levitt
Attorney & Principal, Adler & Colvin, San Francisco

Gavin Morrissey
Managing Partner, FSA Wealth Management, Boston

Bill Ringham
VP & Director, RBC, Minneapolis, MN

Martin Schamis
VP, Head of Wealth Planning, Janney Montgomery Scott, Philadelphia

Greg Singer
Investment Director, Capital Group Private Client Services, New York City

Johnne Syverson
President, Syverson Strege & Co., Des Moines