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Irwin S. Rothenberg

Honorary Degrees
 
 

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California State University, Sonoma

Irwin S. Rothenberg has been a loyal ambassador for Sonoma State University for more than 20 years and has been a respected community leader for even longer. With more than 40 years of experience in financial advising, Mr. Rothenberg’s success as an accomplished businessman and philanthropist is attributed to building relationships. As partner emeritus at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, his clientele spanned decades as he served generations of North Bay families. As founder of Wealth Management Consultants, LLC, which later merged with Buckingham, Mr. Rothenberg specialized in helping families manage their resources, with a focus on wealth transfer techniques, charitable giving tools and retirement withdrawal planning.

Mr. Rothenberg has a ​​long history of community engagement and support. His passion for building a culture of generosity and service throughout the North Bay community has been felt by many organizations including the Congregation Shomre Torah, Community Foundation Sonoma County and Sutter Medical Foundation.

In particular, Mr. Rothenberg has given generously of his time and resources to Sonoma State University. He has served on the Green Music Center Board of Advisors where he played an integral role in the planning and fundraising efforts to build a premier music venue in Sonoma County. His work with the Green Music Center has enhanced the campus, its students and the greater community by providing access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect and inspire the North Bay communities. He currently serves on the Sonoma State University Foundation Board and the California State University Investment Advisory Committee.

A graduate of George Washington University in Washington D.C., Mr. Rothenberg was honored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as the recipient of the Personal Financial Planning Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented to the AICPA volunteer who significantly contributes to the advancement of personal financial planning as a practice discipline.

In recognition of his outstanding leadership to Sonoma County and his advocacy, advice and support for Sonoma State University, the Board of Trustees of the California State University and Sonoma State University are proud to confer upon Irwin S. Rothenberg the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.