Maxwell Madson, CFA®
Wealth Advisor
Max believes that an Advisor's role is to not only guide a client's investments through variable markets and a changing world, but also to provide the broad background knowledge required for his clients to make the best possible decisions on their journey as a whole. Earning his Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, along with the mentorship from his mother, Yvonne, has provided the standards and background knowledge required for his role as a professional financial guide to his clients. Max offers guidance in public and private investments, cash-flow planning, legacy planning and estate planning services, tax planning, insurance planning, and above all, providing a thorough understanding of risk.
Max attended the University of California Santa Barbara, where he earned a BA in Economics and a Minor in Professional Writing. He worked as an Investment Advisor for nine years at a large firm before going independent with Madson Wealth Advisors in 2024. Max has served in various roles for the local Habitat for Humanity Chapter, mostly in financial education for future homeowners.
Max lives in Sonoma County with his wife Molly. They enjoy spending their free time touring the open spaces of the American West, including backpacking, backcountry and cross country skiing, and surfing.
Yvonne Madson, ChFC®, RICP®
Wealth Advisor
Yvonne works with clients with a mind towards financial education and holistic financial planning, with a special focus on estate and legacy planning.
Yvonne attended the University of California, Santa Cruz. She was a double major in Religious Studies and History. She taught high school and college for 15 years before beginning her career in financial planning in 2000. She worked as an Investment Advisor for 22 years at a large firm before going independent with Madson Wealth Advisors in 2024. Yvonne has volunteered on two Habitat for Humanity build trips. She’s also served for 23 years on various boards of a national not-for-profit.
Yvonne was born and raised in California. She lives in Sonoma County and enjoys spending her free time with her family, including her husband Bill and her boy/girl twins Max and Allie along with their spouses. She also loves to travel, read, and garden.
Deborah Hurwicz, ChFC®, RICP®, ChSNC®
Wealth Advisor
Debbie believes it’s important for clients to get a holistic picture of their finances. She recognizes that identifying the right next steps isn't always easy or clear, so her mission is to provide guidance and support. She helps clients strengthen their financial position, plan for long term care expenses, save and prepare for income in retirement, and help with the complexities of estate planning.
Debbie attended the University of Alaska where she earned an Associate in Science degree. She worked as an Investment Advisor at a large firm before going independent with Madson Wealth Advisors in 2024. Debbie believes in supporting causes that help those in need, including Habitat for Humanity and autism related organizations.
Debbie has lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Alaska, and currently calls Torrance, California home. Her daughter Amy (34) lives in London and son Greg (32) lives in Torrance. In her free time, Debbie enjoys traveling, tennis, hiking, cooking, skiing, going to the beach, and gardening.
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