Kurt Halverstadt

I am a fee-only, independent and fiduciary advisor providing wealth management services tailored for professionals building equity in their business, personal investments and employer stock. I started Olivehurst Advisors to be an aligned partner you can trust for personalized advice that supports your priorities, goals and values. I began my career as a corporate professional on Wall Street and later transitioned to running my own business while also starting a family. I learned to manage my finances on my own through planning and foresight – but also in hindsight by learning from mistakes. What I missed on my journey was having a financial advisor who was a partner to help me plan strategically. While I did have a few people to ask specific questions, often, I didn’t know the right questions to ask. This is why I started Olivehurst Advisors – to share what I’ve learned and be the partner I wish I had on my own journey. I've discovered the importance of my goals has grown over time. Yet, with increasing responsibilities, the demands on my time have grown just as much, if not more. Given many goals have a financial component, this prospect of decreasing time available to tackle increasingly valuable goals is a key reason why I believe there may not be a more impactful role that I can play than to help someone navigate their personal financial journey. So, I’m excited to partner with you to help you pursue your goals and feel more confident, secure and supported in your financial decisions.

Scott has had an interest in finance and investing ever since his first job delivering newspapers when he was eleven years old. He grew up in the home of a physician and scientist, studied finance and accounting and worked in Silicon Valley for a few years. After all these experiences, he has settled into the profession he always envisioned. He works with individuals and families in the medical, scientific and technology fields to understand their financial goals and dreams and develop a uniquely tailored financial plan. He strives to remove the pain points in his clients' financial lives, increase their confidence about the future and reduce the costs associated with their financial decisions. He loves the opportunity to provide this service. Scott is married and has four children. He enjoys music, along with his wife and daughter, and can sometimes be found building LEGOs with his three sons. He has also lived and traveled various places in the world and loves learning about history and culture.

My earliest memory of money is watching my mom sort through her large wallet of department store credit cards at the cash register to find the right one for payment. As a kid, it taught me that credit cards were normal and I didn't hesitate to get my first card as an adult. Our early experiences shape our relationship with money, making financial planning deeply personal. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I love learning about your life to create tailored advice that helps you live your best life. My personal journey includes: - Joining a fintech startup as the 4th employee, where I learned to pivot and adapt quickly. - Working with high-earning professionals, which taught me advanced tax-planning strategies. - Teaching financial education webinars, where I honed the ability to simplify complex concepts. We specialize in: - Working wealth accumulators with no minimum for asset management - Equity compensation planning (RSUs/ISOs or NSOs, ESPP) and IPO planning - Proactive tax planning - Working with single retired women Every day, I’m grateful to serve people.

Thomas Demarois is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1996. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent five years as a Bond Trader for a regional bank. His professional focus includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. A native of Chico, California, Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from Chico State University, where he also participated in rugby. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his advisory role, Thomas enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing tennis. He has served as a board member of The Cast Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching underprivileged youth the art of fly fishing and an appreciation for the outdoors.

Kenna Stukas is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. She collaborates closely with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their individual goals and adapts these strategies to meet changing market conditions. Kenna leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support her clients' financial objectives. She holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kenna earned her Bachelor's Degree from Sonoma State University. She is also actively involved in her community through volunteer work, reflecting Merrill's tradition of community participation.