John L. Hillis Named to Respite & Research for Alzheimer's Disease Board of Directors

John L. Hillis, President of Hillis Financial Services, a San Jose-based independent wealth management firm, was recently named to the Respite & Research for Alzheimer’s Disease (RRAD) Board of Directors as its newest Board member.

RRAD, founded in 1984 and located in San Jose, operates two programs: the Alzheimer’s Activity Center (AAC) and the Rosa Elena Childcare Center. Founded in 1986, the AAC provides programs and support services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related conditions. The Rosa Elena Childcare Center opened in 2002 and partners with the AAC to create positive social skills and exposure of pre-school children to seniors, benefiting both groups in a positive intergenerational setting.

“We are delighted that Mr. Hillis will be joining us in promoting and advancing the important work of the Alzheimer’s Activity Center and the Rosa Elena Childcare Center,” said Marilou Cristina, Interim Executive Director of RRAD.

Hillis has been a dedicated advocate of those with Alzheimer’s Disease for more than a decade. Recently, Hillis Financial Services hosted a well-attended educational seminar to assist San Jose residents in financially and emotionally preparing for the impacts of Alzheimer’s Disease.

“We want to ensure that our clients are financially, and even emotionally, prepared for the potential impacts of this terrible disease,” said Hillis of the recent educational seminar.

Hillis Financial Services has been a trusted San Jose wealth management firm since 2001. Mr. Hillis has more than 40 years of experience providing financial planning and asset management advice to individuals, corporate executives and business owners.

About Hillis Financial Services

Hillis Financial Services is an independent, personal wealth planning firm focused on managing the “irreplaceable assets” of its clients, families and individuals, many of whom are small business owners. The firm uses a conservative approach to its proactive client portfolio management, believing that managing downside risk can be more important in today’s economy than seeking upside growth. As independent representatives of LPL Financial, the financial professionals at Hillis Financial Services, primarily provide unbiased fee-based advice and services including personal financial, retirement, education, tax and estate planning; long-term care, charitable giving as well as risk management. The financial professionals build customized asset allocation portfolios of stocks, bonds and alternative investments for their clients. The team has more than 70 years collective experience in managing portfolios, and many clients have been with the firm’s advisors for more than 30 years. The firm is based in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit www.hillisfinancial.com. The financial professionals at Hillis Financial Management are registered representatives with and securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.