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Laura Pajak
Laura Harger Pajak
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Laura Harger Pajak, a Certified Financial Planner, has been helping clients reach their financial goals for 25 years. Laura earned a degree in economics from UCLA in 1984. In addition to serving her clients, Laura has been active in her community, educating people about their money. She has spoken to groups, taught classes and written articles on the subject of money management. She is a past president of the Financial Planning Association of Northern California and a member of the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. She is a past president of the Rotary Club of East Sacramento and a recipient of the Rotarian of the Year award.

 
Education: Certified Financial Planner, College of Financial Planning (1992); Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (1984)

Community Service: Board Member, Sacramento Estate Planning Council; Board Member, Rotary Club of East Sacramento; Past President, Rotary Club of East Sacramento (2003-2004); Board Member, Stanford Home Advisory Board (2002-2003); Board Member, The Financial Planning Association of Northern California (2001-2003); Past President, International Association for Financial Planning, Sacramento Chapter (1993-1994); Chair, Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards (1990)

Presenter: Speaker, Franchise Tax Board, Department of Corrections, Association of Women Accountants, Habitat for Humanity, Lions Club, Department of Forestry, Families First (1986-Present); Teacher, “Successful Budgeting” for the Learning Exchange (1986-1995)

Publications and Media: It’s Not About Your Money, It’s About Your Life (Published 2010); “Diapers to Dormitories, A Parental Guide to Money Management,” The Baby Resources Guide (1992); Featured in Sylvia Porter’s Personal Financial Magazine (“Financial Makeover,” March 1988); Frequently quoted in The Sacramento Bee as a resource in the area of financial planning (Various)

Honors: Rotarian of the Year (1999 & 2007); International Association for Financial Planning Sacramento Chapter, Service Award (1996)