Our Founder and Values

Kate Wilusz embarked on her financial planning career in 2004. Over the course of two decades, she established a highly regarded financial advisory firm and earned numerous accolades, including selections by Forbes and Barons as a top financial advisor both in state and nationally. Kate emerged as a prominent figure in the Bay Area financial planning community, serving in leadership positions for the Financial Planning Association, UC Berkeley Extension’s Financial Planning Program and various pro bono efforts.

In 2024, driven by the desire to extend financial planning services to a broader community of clients, Kate founded Fiat Lux.

Kate’s expertise includes retirement planning, insurance analysis, employee benefits, tax strategies, education and estate planning. She also has extensive experience in portfolio management, equity compensation, executive benefits, investment real estate and small business topics.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys exploring redwood forests and coastal trails, traveling the globe, and adventures in her VW bus. She is fortunate to call both Sonoma County and San Francisco home. Kate is a proud Ursuline high school graduate and California Golden Bear.