Kate Bland

Wealth Advisor Associate Intern

Santa Barbara

"I am passionate about my role at Mission Wealth because it allows me to learn directly from experienced advisors while playing a real role in serving clients. Being part of a collaborative team has made the work both exciting and rewarding."

Kate is a Wealth Advisor Associate Intern at Mission Wealth. In this role, she collaborates closely with her advisory team, gaining hands-on exposure to the wealth management industry and Mission Wealth’s unique client-centered approach.

This internship provides Kate with valuable insights and a deeper understanding of how Mission Wealth’s team operates to meet clients’ financial goals.

Learn About Kate Bland

Professional Background

Kate will receive her bachelor's degree from UCSB in Economics. She has also received certificates in both the Technology and Management Program and Strategic Investments Program at UCSB. Kate is a portfolio manager managing UCSB's endowment fund with over $700k AUM and has previously interned at Thorofare Capital on the origination team.

Personal Pursuits

Kate loves outdoor running and yoga. She also likes to swim in the ocean and play beach volleyball, and she recently got into reading.

Community Impact

Kate is the VP of Community Relations of UCSB’s Pi Beta Phi, where she hosts and runs their philanthropic efforts and organizes events to get members engaged in the community. Their philanthropy is Read > Lead > Achieve, where proceeds raised go towards literacy around the US and Canada. She also goes to the local elementary school twice a month to read with children who are developing their reading skills.

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About Mission Wealth

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.