Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA
Katherine Dean is the Head of Family Dynamics for Wells Fargo Private Bank. Dean leads the ongoing evolution of the Family Dynamics program curriculum as well as the management of the Family Dynamics team that is distributed across the country. Previously, Dean served as the Managing Director for Wealth Planning for Wells Fargo Wealth Management for almost 13 years. She also worked in Wells Fargo's Abbott Downing group, as well as Merrill Lynch's Family Office and Private Planning groups. She has also served as a Tax Manager for an exclusive Menlo Park CPA firm. Dean is a Certified Financial Planner™ and received her Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation through the Wharton School of Business. Dean earned a bachelor of science in business administration in finance from Valparaiso University and a master's degree in taxation from Golden Gate University.
E-mail: Katherine.w.dean@wellsfargo.com | Website: www.wellsfargo.com/the-private-bank | LinkedIn
Latest articles by Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA
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Estate Planning: 3 Tips to Get Your Family Talking More Effectively
retirement Communication is the key, but you have to be careful how you go about it. You need to prepare your family first, and it helps to set some ground rules.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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Your Kid Is Moving Back Home? How to Make the Most of It
college It's an exciting time! Your son or daughter has just graduated from college and will be now making their way in the world. Getting their first real job. Their first apartment. All while rolling off your payroll. Or will they?
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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One of the Toughest Questions for Wealthy People to Answer
investing If you're rich, you need to be prepared for the day when your child asks you this question. Your ability to answer could be key to helping your family's wealth last for generations.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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Wealth: The Ultimate Magnifying Glass
investing Having substantial wealth certainly makes your finances more complicated, but it can also magnify already complex family relationships and dynamics.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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Will Your Holidays Be Filled with Gobble, Gobble or Squabble, Squabble?
retirement The holidays are upon us, which can mean more time with family. If you are like me, visions of family fun, laughter and joy are dancing in your head. But realistically speaking, those visions can be quickly squashed by family drama.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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Stop Pushing My Buttons! Family Tensions Can Prevent Forward Planning
retirement All families are emotionally complex systems. But there are ways to defuse the inevitable friction every family experiences, and it all starts with you.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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The Right Plan Can Bond Your Family Together Better Than Super Glue
savings If your family isn’t on the same page, here’s how to start building a framework for long-term teamwork.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
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My Family Drives Me (Financially) Nuts
business When it comes to money, families have a lot of issues to work out. And there’s a lot at stake. It all starts with communication.
By Katherine W. Dean, CFP, CIMA Published
business