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Why Fairlight Advisors?

We see the need.

In the emerging frontier of social investing, Fairlight saw that the specific needs of nonprofits were being underserved by the investment business community.

Fairlight Advisors LLC is an independent, women- and minority-owned investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) based in California and Washington, serving nonprofits and mission-driven leaders with more than $110 million in client assets under management and advisement.

We have the answer.

Fairlight combines financially smart investment services with socially responsible values:

Experienced, Capable, & Competent Financial Team: Co-founders Maya Lis Tussing and Katharine Earhart each bring 25+ years in investment and risk management and hold the Series 65 license, so your nonprofit works with advisors who meet rigorous regulatory standards.
Women & Minority-Owned & Operated: Fairlight is a women-owned firm, certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest third-party certifier and advocate for women-owned businesses in the U.S.
Company Mission Rooted in Social Responsibility: We stay close to the issues nonprofits face through memberships in statewide and regional associations, including CalNonprofits, Nonprofit Association of Washington, Thrive Alliance, West Coast Angels Network, and the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance.

We’re hands-on, personal, and we get results.

After working with Fairlight, your organization will have:

Financial Growth

Your organization will move forward financially with confidence, and leverage its existing assets in a way that best suits your specific needs and goals.

Strategic Structure

Your nonprofit will adopt a cohesive body of policies based on smart strategies guides and govern all future financial endeavors, efficiently and effectively.

Streamlined Action

Your financial team can implement new actions or changes according to new financial policies, without having to constantly go to the board for approval.

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