Rachel Kenney

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.

I am an independent 'Fee-Only' financial planner and advisor. I am a fiduciary focused on giving objective, holistic, and comprehensive financial advice. I also work with individuals helping to navigate whatever stage of life you are in, from building wealth all the way to preserving what you’ve already worked hard to build. My background is in finance and financial planning. After receiving my Bachelor of Science degree from Sacramento State's Financial Planning program, I continued to advance my financial planning and advisory experience and knowledge by obtaining various credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® marks, also known as the CFP® marks. This noteworthy designation is generally considered to be the 'Gold Standard' in financial planning. With my prior firm, I was responsible for creating many of the most complex financial plans. Additionally, I was on the firm's Investment Committee, playing a role in the direction of the various portfolio allocations and recommendations that were used for clients. I also provide outsourced financial planning services for other advisors through Foundation Financial Planning. In doing this work, I continue to improve and hone my planning skills by gaining valuable insight into how financial plans are done with a firm that specializes in doing plans for all sorts of advisors. I currently reside in Tucson Arizona, with my wife and young growing family. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, BBQing, and tinkering with things around the house.

Alberto Verdi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He focuses on assisting clients in pursuing financial well-being through thorough financial planning and developing practical financial roadmaps. Alberto has experience in financial services dating back to 2013. Prior to his current position, he was a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Before that, he worked as an Insurance Agent at AAA NCNU from 2017 to 2022, and as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2013 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a fee-based, consultative financial advisory business. He serves affluent individuals and families, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations, with expertise spanning Wealth Management and Corporate Retirement Benefits. Jay focuses on creating comprehensive strategies tailored to clients' needs, addressing investment challenges such as maximizing retirement plan contributions and managing the rising costs of retirement. Jay began his career with Merrill in 1994 and brings over thirteen years of experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a tax accountant specializing in individual and corporate tax planning at Deloitte & Touche. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Business from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to his professional work, Jay has been involved in community service, having served on the Board of Directors at Powerhouse Ministries in Folsom, California. His personal interests include basketball, football, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Andrea Orlando Skewis is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Carter Forward Skewis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001 as an intern and has since held various roles including Registered Client Associate, Client Relationship Manager, and Administrative Manager. Andrea joined The Carter Forward Skewis Group as a Wealth Management Advisor in 2016 and earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation in 2019. With over 23 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, including a decade in leadership roles, Andrea partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning among other areas. She also holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a Finance emphasis from Chico State University. She grew up on a family farm north of Sacramento and enjoys reading with her children, tackling renovation projects with her husband, and spending time on the family farm in Yuba City.