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Providing the expertise and power of Real Estate, Mortgage lending and Investment services.
Real Estate
Buying or selling a home is a significant decision, and having the assistance of experienced real estate agents can greatly simplify the process and increase the chances of a successful outcome.
Our agents here at "In Touch" have the experience and expertise you need and by working with us, we can save you time, effort, and stress throughout the home buying or selling process. They can provide guidance, market knowledge, and professional representation to help you find the perfect home or achieve a successful sale.
Advisory & Investments
With over 28 years of experience, we have been dedicated to managing our clients' assets for growth and creating lasting wealth. At In Touch Financial Services, we understand that building wealth is not a one-size-fits-all approach. That's why we take the time to work closely with each client to develop a personalized plan that aligns with their unique financial goals and aspirations.
Mortgage Lending
The role of experienced advisors in the mortgage lending process is crucial. They can provide guidance and support to borrowers, helping them navigate through the complexities of obtaining a mortgage. From pre-qualification to closing, these advisors can assist with tasks such as determining the loan amount and interest rate that best suit the borrower's financial situation, gathering necessary documentation, and ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Our knowledgable and experienced team of loan advisors have relationships with multiple lenders, borrowers gain access to a wider range of options and can find the best loan and terms for their specific needs. The expertise and support provided by these advisors can significantly reduce stress and uncertainty, making the mortgage lending experience more manageable and rewarding for borrowers.
Who We Serve
Business Owners
Individuals & Families
Pre-retirees
Retirees
Investors
The role of experienced advisors in the mortgage lending process is crucial. They can provide guidance and support to borrowers, helping them navigate through the complexities of obtaining a mortgage. From pre-qualification to closing, these advisors can assist with tasks such as determining the loan amount and interest rate that best suit the borrower’s financial situation, gathering necessary documentation, and ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Our knowledgable and experienced team of loan advisors have relationships with multiple lenders, borrowers gain access to a wider range of options and can find the best loan and terms for their specific needs. The expertise and support provided by these advisors can significantly reduce stress and uncertainty, making the mortgage lending experience more manageable and rewarding for borrowers.
With over 28 years of experience, we have been dedicated to managing our clients’ assets for growth and creating lasting wealth. At In Touch Financial Services, we understand that building wealth is not a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why we take the time to work closely with each client to develop a personalized plan that aligns with their unique financial goals and aspirations.
"Personal Attention, Expert Advisement"
Portfolio construction and management work differently at ITFS. We believe that just as there are no two individuals who are alike, neither should any two portfolios be alike.
As a Fiduciary, ITFS works directly with you and for you, putting your interest first. Our approach is to listen first, ask questions and then put together a portfolio designed specifically for you.
In Touch Financial Services provides financial advice and portfolio management to both individuals and small to medium-sized companies.
Buying or selling a home is a significant decision, and having the assistance of experienced real estate agents can greatly simplify the process and increase the chances of a successful outcome.
Our agents here at “In Touch”have the experience and expertise and by working with us, we can save you time, effort, and stress throughout the home buying or selling process. They can provide guidance, market knowledge, and professional representation to help you find the perfect home or achieve a successful sale.
In Touch Financial Services is a boutique firm, serving individuals and small businesses. We provide Investment Advisory Services, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning for all stages of life. We also provide Residential Real Estate and Mortgage Lending Services. Our team has over 30 years of experience and expertise to help you navigate and plan for all of the big financial moments in your life; buying a home, planning for college, planning for retirement.
We are dedicated to serve you and always keep your best interest at heart. You will always come first, when working with the ITFS Team.
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Through special planning and working together as a team, we specialize in making sure your financial dreams become a reality!
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Meet The Experts
Providing a variety of solutions Keeping you “In Touch”
Vanessa A. Donaville
Chief Executive Officer
Vanessa was born and raised in San Francisco California. She attended and graduated from SF State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing.
After working several years in the financial industry for large Investment firms and banks, Vanessa noted a need for establishing a true relationship with her clients. Spending time to get to know them personally and professionally. The desire to help clients understand not only the importance of long term investment strategies but what these are and how they work.
She decided to best achieve this by working directly for her clients. In July 1995, Vanessa Donaville established In Touch Investments, now In Touch Financial Services. Vanessa manages over $50 million dollars in assets for personal and corporate clients.
She was featured in Black Enterprise magazine as a leading Advisor for Solano County. Vanessa is also a licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Lending Office and owns and operates In Touch Realty Services and In Touch Investments.
Rodney Kearney
Director of Mortgage Lending
Rodney Kearney has worked for over 25 years in the Real Estate industry. For over 10 years he’s worked with realtors and major real estate firms as their “In-house” source for real-estate financing.
Rodney’s career in mortgage lending spans in California with tenures at Countrywide Home Loans and First Magnus Financial Services Inc., as well as partnerships with Charter Funding Inc. For more than seven years He worked exclusively with realtors and major real estate firms as their “In-house” source for real-estate financing.
In 2011, Rodney took a brief leave from the world of real estate to serve as administrator for Metropolitan Fresh Start House Inc., a San Francisco based Non-profit residential program providing for the needs of homeless veterans. He continues to serve in that capacity today as a way of giving back to the community.
Rodney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from UCLA with emphasis in public law and administration. He has since earned and held several industry licenses and certifications including a California Life & Disability – series 3 license, and a Mortgage Expert certification from Mortgage Educators & Compliance Inc., as well as membership in the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.
Rodney Kearney now brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to In Touch Financial Services as a managing partner over mortgage lending.
Patricial Hall
Chief Financial Officer
Pat has extensive experience in accounting and auditing, including working for a local Accounting and CPA firm, The Oakland Athletics, and representing Pepsi as a member of the National Association of Black Accountants.
Nina Andrade
Administrative Assistant
Kaku Weathersby
Realtor
Kaku Ishikawa Weathersby was born the daughter of a devoted mother and a prominent Japanese businessman in Tokyo Japan. She was raised with 3 siblings. Her parents instilled in her the determination and resilience to be successful in any endeavor. A strong work ethic, loyalty, intelligence, and integrity are characteristics she has in abundance. In 2004 Kaku chose to embark on a new pursuit, real estate.
Her professional real estate journey began with Coldwell Banker, where she worked with first time buyers, experienced sellers, estate property sales, and even assisted clients relocating out of state.
Kaku would like to share her experiences guiding clients as they aspire to sell, buy and relocate. She knows from experience that the process can be very stressful. So, Kaku prides herself on making sure her clients know that she is 100% in their corner and that they can trust her with what, for most people, is the biggest financial decision they can make in their lifetime. She’ll take every step necessary to her client’s dreams to become a reality.
Kaku is a consummate real estate professional who advises and represents her clients as though they are part of her family. Whether it be buying your first home, selling your home, purchasing your dream home/retirement estate, or adding to your real estate portfolio, she will be there to guide and support you every step of the way.
Lesley Stewart
Home Loan Advisor
Lesley Stewart is a licensed Real Estate Broker with an extensive mortgage background. With a detailed understanding of First Time Homebuyer Programs and special financing, she has helped many individuals realize their dream of homeownership. She is a real estate investor who owns and manages property in the Bay Area. She is often called upon to speak at events that involve educating individuals about the mortgage and personal finance and addressing economic issues as they relate to the state of the mortgage industry.
Lesley Stewart comes from a family of educators and it is in her blood to teach. She is an educator who teaches Corporate Finance at the university level and enjoys sharing wealth strategies with young adults. She has a passion for golf and loves teaching the game to anyone who wants to learn.
Lesley Stewart holds a Masters in Business Administration from UOPX and a Bachelor’s degree in Business, with an emphasis on Finance, from California State University of the East Bay. She has served on the board of The National Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., Oakland/Bay Area Chapter and currently serves on the board of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Beta Omega Chapter and the Richmond CHDC (Community Housing and Development Corporation).
Chamayne R. Pierce
Realtor
As a licensed Real Estate Agent in the Bay Area for the since 2008 Chamayne Pierce has spent her professional career in some capacity of customer/client service and people enablement or realizing their dreams.
With the combination of an undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Management and a master’s degree Human Resources Management Chamayne has successfully paired these degrees in a manner that has allowed her to help others in many aspects of personal and business life matters.
Chamayne was led to the world of Real Estate while working in Residential Loan Underwriting. As an Underwriter, the conversations about properties began to steer her thinking toward a career in Real Estate. After obtaining her Real Estate license Chamayne then had client service, people enablement and now underwriting in her background.
Her initiation into Real Estate came pretty easy as she had already been involved in both purchase and refinance transactions. Chamayne takes on every business opportunity by seeking first to get to know her client and her clients’ needs as she is most concerned with clients being informed purchasers.
Chamayne believes “knowledge is power” and therefore spends whatever time it takes to educate her clients about the market, about the different types of mortgage loans and also helps them to determine how to budget for a mortgage.
Why Choose Us
We Provide High-Quality Consulting & Financial Service Advisory
We are a boutique firm that specializes in providing advice and assistance in the most important financial decisions that you may make. Whether it be planning for the purchase of your first home, college or retirement planning, we are there. Our team of Mortgage Lending, Real Estate and Advisory specialist have a vast amount of experience and knowledge, and will work diligently to help you achieve your goals!
Our team is ready to help you with financing your new home, providing refinancing options, real estate services or creating opportunities for investors.