Biography

Bill Elfsten is a conscious business professional with a successful 30-year track record of sales growth for top banking and investment firms. His expertise spans estate planning, taxation, portfolio hedging, lending platforms, trading disciplines, risk management, and understanding global financial and economic trends. He currently serves as Managing Director and Head of Mortgage Business for Goldman Sachs & Co. in San Francisco.

As a dedicated advocate for higher education, innovation, and lifelong learning, Bill finds deep inspiration in CIIS's commitment to educating the whole person, fostering internal transformation, and promoting experiential learning.

Although Bill’s career has primarily been centered on Wall Street, in recent years he has embarked on a profound spiritual journey, exploring modalities such as meditation, breathwork, healing spaces, and darkness retreats. He devotes his non-finance hours to personal growth, nurturing intentional relationships, and supporting impactful projects. Bill’s goal is to bridge the spiritual and transactional worlds, bringing consciousness tools and curricula to influential leaders in finance.