Our Team

Laurie Nardone, CFP

Managing Principal

Laurie began providing financial advice and wealth management services to individuals in 2006. Before starting her business, she spent nearly two decades with several investment companies.

In 2000, she left 20+ years of corporate management to establish Shira Ridge Wealth Management. The name evolved after Laurie’s personal journey in 2005 to Africa to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, as she was struck by the numerous parallels – journeying safely to get to the top of a mountain compared to journeying on your financial path to reach your own personal destination (retirement, financial confidence, legacies, etc.)

She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is also an active member within the Financial Planning Association (FPA), and a past President of the San Francisco FPA Chapter. She is also active in, and on the Board of, the League of Women Voters Marin County. 

Heidi Morshead, MBA

Wealth Management Advisor

Heidi Morshead has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, bringing a depth of knowledge in asset management, personal financial planning, trading, and operations. Her CV includes Director of Client Services and Marketing for a San Francisco based investment management firm, Investment Specialist in Charles Schwab’s retail division, and Senior Regional Vice President for Phoenix Leasing, Inc where she worked in nationwide business development. As a financial advisor, Heidi is committed to bringing her industry expertise and service-oriented focus to benefit Shira Ridge clients.

Heidi earned her BA from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Masters in International Management & Finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. A Marin County native, Heidi enjoys hiking and biking in the County’s abundant open space, sweep rowing as a member of the Marin Rowing Association, and the occasional overseas travel adventure.

Emily Peacock

Chief Operating Officer

Emily Peacock joined Shira Ridge in 2010 and is a key team member providing outstanding behind-the-scenes technical insights and process building skills. She now has over 25 years of experience in client services and operations, targeted primarily in the financial services sector. In her client services role at Shira, Emily assists with onboarding, helping clients to navigate our online tools, addressing both routine and complex account inquires, and managing account and funds transfers. As a further benefit to our clients Emily is a licensed notary.   As Director of Operations, her work includes; researching and integrating new systems, with a focus on streamlining processes and improving our client experience, as well as the ongoing maintenance of those systems post implementation.

She is a third-generation native to Marin County. Emily enjoys spending time in the outdoors with family and friends and has a passion for creating and admiring art.

Tami Vasquez

Client Services Associate

Tami Vasquez rejoined the Shira Ridge team in 2022 as a Client Services Associate, having previously worked with Shira Ridge from 2005 through 2008. She has worked in the financial services industry since her college days at Harding University when she was a Teller at Tinker Federal Credit Union and brings over 35 years of experience in financial planning administration, insurance, and client services. She also brings a great sense of humor to, and care for, Shira Ridge’s clients.

Tami and her husband, Steve, live in Texas with their pet cat who rules their house, and two grand-doggies, and are fortunate to live just a few hours away from their 3 adult children. They enjoy going to baseball games, concerts, and trying out new restaurants. Tami is also passionate about music, loves to travel, and considers northern California her home-away-from-home.

Rocket

Director of Morale Management

Rocket Brings four years of experience in canine Zen. He seeks mindfulness by way spiritual meditation throughout the workday.