Svata Pearce, Profile:

Svata Pearce works as a Consultant with AXA Advisors, LLC in San Mateo.  She says the best part of her work is being able to wake up every morning knowing that she has made a difference in people’s lives financially.  Svata specializes in managing risk in investment portfolios and offsetting risk through insurance products.  Svata grew up in Prague, the Czech Republic, where she graduated from the University of Economics with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Taxes.  Afterwards, she relocated to Oxford, UK, where she studied English Literature, and Modern History.  Svata later obtained her second Bachelor’s degree from Cardiff University in Wales, UK, majoring in International Relations.  After moving to California in 2008, Svata has been actively supporting local causes in the community by volunteering her time with Peninsula Volunteers Little House, Kara, Palo Alto Junior League, and the Commonwealth Club of California.