SERVICES
Silicon Valley Private Client Services
Silicon Valley PCS caters to the retirement planning, wealth management, tax and risk reduction needs of its clients. We employ an educational approach, using sophisticated financial software to evaluate and explain how income, expenses, tax exposure, market risk, assets, liabilities, inflation, Social Security, pensions and lifestyle can affect financial goals such as weddings, investment options, college planning and retirement.
Todd Gedryn
Founder and CEO
Before Silicon PCS, Todd spent more than a decade in the high tech sector of Silicon Valley, working with both start up and fortune 500 companies. He spent 8 years working directly with higher education institutions, interacting and consulting with Chancellors, Dean of Students, Provosts and CIO’s. He is co-author of "Secrets of a College Financial Aid Expert" as seen on Silicon Investor and other media outlets.
As an independent fiduciary, he holds a Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative License and California Life & Health Insurance License 0B10276. He graduated with a Dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Studio Art from UC Santa Barbara and holds a Masters in Chinese Medicine from Hai Dan University in Beijing, China. He has practiced Tai Chi, Kung Fu and QiGong for more than 30 years. Todd is married with 2 children, his oldest is in College and his youngest is in High School, having the blessing of being born with Down Syndrome and Autism.
Business and Administrative Team
Annalisa Beninate
Operations Manager
With more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Annalisa understands what it takes to create a smooth and efficient onboarding experience. She specializes in simplifying transitions and guiding clients through each step with clarity, organization, and care.
Building trust is central to her approach. She values the opportunity to get to know each client and to support them through what can often feel like a significant and sometimes overwhelming change. Recognizing that transitions can be unsettling, Annalisa is committed to making the process as seamless and straightforward as possible while ensuring clients remain informed and confident every step of the way.
Outside of the office, Annalisa enjoys spending time with her husband and elementary school–aged daughter. She also enjoys playing the harp, reading, and exploring outdoors with her family.
Lisa Gedryn
Administration
Lisa spent over 25 years in administration, finance, accounting, management of information systems and IT support. She has managed multiple international teams in Europe, Australia, North & South America, Canada and Asia. She excels at process management improvements and operational efficiency.
Outside of Silicon Valley PCS, she is an advanced Yoga practitioner, wife and mother of 2 children. She enjoys word puzzles, providing for "friends" at her church food bank and helping all in need.
Additional Advisory Relationships
John Chapman
Investment Adviser
In 2007, John Chapman founded CPCS, a full-service firm catering to a wide range of current and future needs. He maintains the Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative License. John is a member of SOFA (The Society for Financial Awareness) - a non-profit public benefit corporation and The College Authority.
David McKnight
Power of Zero Author
Best selling author of "The Power Of Zero", "Look Before You LIRP" and "Tax-Free Income For Life." Mentor to hundreds of financial advisors across the country.
Dean Zayed
JD, LLM, CFP
Dean Zayed, JD, LLM, CFP® is founder, president and CEO of Brookstone Capital Management LLC (BCM), an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. BCM has forged strategic relationships with independent investment advisors around the country who affiliate with BCM as Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs).
Bruce Hosler
Hosler Wealth Mgmt
Founder and Principal, EA, CFP, CPWA, AIF, CEPA. The premier wealth management firm of Scottsdale, AZ.