Business builder Paterson to help retirement advisory get a deeper toehold. Karp Capital Management, a San Francisco-based financial-planning and pension-consulting firm, has named former Gallina executive Kate Paterson to lead its business development in and around Sacramento, Calif.

Paterson was head of business development at Gallina, a Novato, Calif.-based accounting firm.

Affinity

With Karp Capital, Paterson will help Sacramento-area companies understand how they can use Karp Capital's asset-management expertise in developing employee-retirement plans.

"Kate brings a deep understanding of the Sacramento market and the unique needs of this economically diverse region," says Karp Capital's Peter Karp. "Sacramento and its surrounding areas continue to display impressive economic strength and are an important part of Karp Capital's growth strategy."

Paterson says she feels a close affinity with Karp Capital. "We share a commitment and passion for helping our clients succeed in the retirement-plan arena, whether for their employees' financial plans or to meet their retirement goals," she explains. "I'm looking forward to playing an active role in Karp Capital's growth and success in Sacramento and beyond."

Karp Capital service roster includes business consulting as well as asset management and retirement planning. -FWR

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