Philip Hayes is a Regional Wealth Advisor based out of Northern Trust's San Francisco office. Phil joined Northern Trust after 21 years at Bessemer Trust, where he served as Managing Director and Senior Fiduciary Counsel for the West Region. Phil regularly speaks to estate planning professional organizations and has authored articles for the ACTEC Journal and California Estate Planning Quarterly, among others.

Phil has a B.A. degree in Economics from UCLA and a J.D. degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings). Phil is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. Among other professional activities, Phil has served as President of the San Francisco Estate Planning Council, and on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of California Trusts and Estates Section.

Phil resides in Oakland with his wife, Danielle, and their three daughters. His interests include family, travel and UCLA athletics. Phil also plays guitar, sings and enjoys performing with his band, Tammy's Camaro.

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