Dawn began her career in the financial services industry at Foord Van Bruggen & Pajak, Financial
Services in 1998. She has worked with and alongside Carol Van Bruggen at the firm for over 23 years.
In 2021 Dawn opened her own firm, Pedicord Wealth Management, LLC.
Dawn received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance
and Insurance from California State University, Sacramento in 1992. In 2005, she completed her
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.
Dawn has worked for over two decades providing financial planning advice and investment
management for her clients’ best interest.
Dawn believes “it takes a village” to service a client with the best advice, that is why she believes it is
important to collaborate with the client’s tax advisor, estate planning attorney and other professionals
to ensure coordinated planning and financial advice. Dawn is the current president of the South Placer
Estate Planning Council (2019-2020, and 2021-2022) where she meets and collaborates with other
professionals dedicated to elevating their knowledge and community for the betterment of their clients.
Outside of work, Dawn enjoys spending time with family and helping others in the community through
service projects at her local Rotary Club.