Retirement counselors
Selected from a nation-wide search, RASC's retirement counselors are accredited financial professionals with diverse experience across the financial planning and wealth management industries. Through their varied backgrounds and UC Retirement Plan expertise, RASC counselors are here to help you navigate the retirement journey.
![Kevin Kennedy](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/kevin-kennedy%20%281%29.jpg?h=e6c0d1e9&itok=dEoKECqm)
Kevin Kennedy
Retirement Counseling Manager
Kevin Kennedy
Retirement Counseling Manager
“Leading a compassionate team that genuinely cares about how UC members utilize their UC benefits to shape their envisioned retirement is a true privilege. We strive to support them in realizing their retirement goals with empathy and dedication.”
![Brandon Bastunas](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/Brandon-Bastunas%20%281%29.jpg?h=c4d65c51&itok=vd0r5JeW)
Brandon Bastunas
Retirement Counselor
Brandon Bastunas
Retirement Counselor
"As a counselor I want to empower members to plan for their futures and help them, completely, understand what they’ve been contributing to."
![Edward Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/UCOP_rasc_oakland_1363.jpg?h=8f83ebf8&itok=Wh0X5U9y)
Edward Brown
Retirement Counselor
Edward Brown
Retirement Counselor
“As a counselor I enjoy being a source of information to help members feel empowered regarding their well-being in retirement.”
![Clarissa Dimacali](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/UCOP_rasc_oakland_1306%20%281%29.jpg?h=1bb89ed7&itok=UpzIMW5S)
Clarissa (Risa) Dimacali
Retirement Counselor
Clarissa (Risa) Dimacali
Retirement Counselor
“During counseling, I'm dedicated to providing personalized retirement guidance and to instilling enthusiasm for life beyond UC. I aim to support members of our community to be prepared for retirement, and to make informed, intentional decisions so that they can embrace this transition with confidence.”
![Amos Holts Jr.](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/holts%20%281%29.jpg?h=57701ccd&itok=cgRBQ31Z)
Amos Holts Jr.
Retirement Counselor
Amos Holts Jr.
Retirement Counselor
"My passion comes from understanding that our best years of life are invested in our years of employment. When I meet people that have given so much of themselves to their work, I want them to be able to continue to fully express or explore their gifts and talents and enjoy living their absolute best lives during retirement."
![Devin MacKie](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/devin%20mackie%20-%20artsy.jpg?h=d01484bb&itok=XL8rpJsY)
Devin MacKie
Retirement Counselor
Devin MacKie
Retirement Counselor
"I want to see families financially succeed! I serve the talented and diverse members of the entire UC family providing understanding and guidance in using the valuable retirement benefits that UC provides."
![Donovan Malone](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/malone%20%281%29.jpg?h=f4445f60&itok=cbvnkC6o)
Donovan Malone
Retirement Counselor
Donovan Malone
Retirement Counselor
"I value the time dedicated to working towards the goal of retirement. Transitioning to this phase of life should be marked by confidence and reassurance of a fulfilling future ahead."
![Edison Noboa](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/noboa%20%281%29.jpg?h=f2625d91&itok=9CYVLqEj)
Edison Noboa
Retirement Counselor
Edison Noboa
Retirement Counselor
"As a Retirement Counselor, I want to help members realize their dreams so their retirement will be filled with freedom & fulfillment. I’m committed & extremely passionate about helping & guiding UC members by carefully listening to their needs and providing them with an actionable plan."
![Nina Qiu](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture/public/2024-07/qiu%20%281%29.jpg?h=75da5a26&itok=lszd1Z0i)
Nina Qiu
Retirement Counselor
Nina Qiu
Retirement Counselor
"I enjoy helping people achieve clarity and peace of mind no matter what career stage they are in at UC."