Fernando Gonzalez, CAP® is Vice President, Development, East at National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), where he spearheads strategic growth initiatives across the eastern United States. In this dual capacity, he provides leadership to a high-performing team of Regional Directors and Development Managers spanning the East Coast while simultaneously maintaining direct responsibility for a relationships located in DC, DE, IN, MD, MI, OH, PA and WV where Fernando partners with financial advisors to deliver sophisticated philanthropic solutions, leveraging his deep expertise to guide clients through complex charitable giving strategies. His hands-on approach to both team leadership and direct client engagement ensures NPT maintains its position as the trusted partner for advisors seeking to maximize their clients’ philanthropic impact. He is based in Philadelphia, PA.
I approach each relationship with curiosity first, strategy second. My role is to make the complex feel accessible and the impactful feel achievable. I believe that charitable planning should enhance, not complicate, an advisor’s practice.
Prior to joining NPT, Fernando was Vice President and Relationship Strategist for PNC Wealth Management in the Philadelphia region. Earlier in his career, he served as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. He recently served as President of the Board for the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund and continues to share expertise with other non-profit organizations through volunteer leadership positions. Fernando holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, focusing on Finance and Global Business, and a Bachelor of Music from Colorado State University.
