Valerie Adelman
Valerie Lasher-Adelman is a senior financial planner at William Howard & Co., bringing expertise spanning nearly four decades in financial planning, client liaison, and wealth management. She provides insurance, tax, and investment services to clients, specializing in divorce planning as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).
A trailblazer in both professional and civic realms, Valerie's affiliations include her previous roles as chair of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (predecessor of the Financial Planning Association), chair of Girls Inc. of Winchester, and the secretary of Riverdale Main Streets Alliance.
Valerie understands the importance of imparting money management skills to present and future generations for sustained success. She aims to empower women and children to take an active role in their financial well-being, underscoring her commitment to financial education and community engagement. Through her current involvement at Girls Inc., Valerie is dedicated to teaching financial literacy to women and providers.
Valerie's academic foundation includes a BA in Psychology from SUNY at Binghamton and a master's degree as an Education Specialist from the University of Michigan. As a recognized authority in financial planning, she's often sought after as a professional resource and has been showcased in esteemed media outlets like The New York Times, Business Week, CNBC, and Fortune, along with local affiliates of CBS, ABC, and Fox in New York.
In her personal life, Valerie is a fitness enthusiast and group fitness instructor. Her hobbies span from dancing, reading, and knitting to cooking and collecting costume jewelry. A proud grandmother to four, she cherishes moments spent with her grandkids.