About Us
David True
California Licensed Professional Fiduciary
A History of Caring
and Managing
Beginning college as a pre-med student and graduating with a business degree foretold David’s future. Following his medical interest, he’s been a Hospice Volunteer, a Certified Nurse Assistant, a Certified Medical Technician, a Licensed Massage Practitioner, an Alternative Health Practitioner, a Primary Caregiver, a Patient Advocate, and a Care Manager.
Concurrently, he initiated and managed several successful businesses in Landscape Maintenance and Design, Estate Preparation for Sale, Home Repair, Alternative Medicine, and Care Management fields.
David’s medical and business proclivities merged when he became a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary and started True Fiduciary Service, specializing in cultivating a person’s vision for their remaining years and providing a manageable plan to ensure the best outcome.
Meet Our Team:
Marina May
Boutique Life Planner
Fiduciary Intern
Marina May
Boutique Life Planner
Fiduciary Intern
Marina brings a unique blend of empathy, communication expertise, and creative problem-solving to her role as Boutique Life Planner and Fiduciary Intern.
With a natural ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life, she excels at intuitive listening and understanding clients’ priorities.
Marina seeks to enhance each client’s life by uncovering their deepest wishes and crafting tailored, creative solutions, offering a holistic approach that supports not only financial and medical needs but overall well-being.
Lana Percey
Asset Manager
Lana Percey
Asset Manager
Lana’s career is grounded in trust, attentive service, and a steadfast commitment to supporting clients as they work toward their financial goals.
With more than fifteen years of experience as a Private Client Banker—and a strong foundation in mortgage, insurance, and notary services—she brings a well-rounded perspective to every situation.
This breadth of expertise allows her to offer a truly holistic, tailored approach, helping clients navigate each stage of their financial lives and turning potential challenges into a clear, confident path forward.
Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN, MSMCT
RN Advocate
Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN, MSMCT
RN Advocate
Melynda is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Master of Science in Nursing of over 45 years. She has a clinical background in Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation and as a Community Health Nurse. She is a visiting Professor of Nursing at American River College.
Melynda is a vital member of True Fiduciary Service. She understands that being sick causes stress that contributes to unclear thinking and decision-making and believes that everyone needs an advocate during times of illness.
Some of the ways you can expect Melynda to advocate for you are:
- Work closely with your fiduciary for appropriate medical care.
- Ask pertinent questions of your doctors and healthcare team that most people do not know to ask. She can translate complicated medical terminology for you into layperson’s terms.
- Educate you about your condition/diagnosis and other therapeutic options.
- Ensure that all necessary tests are ordered, and not repeated.
- Attend in person or by video your doctor’s appointments to ensure clear communication between all your doctors.
- Evaluate your medications and supplements for safety, interactions, and any side effects.
Tricia True
Care Manager
Tricia True
Care Manager
Tricia has devoted her life to supporting elders, inspired by caring for her grandparents and learning from her godmother, who ran a dignity-centered care home.
With a license in Marriage and Family Therapy and decades of experience as a County Triage Worker, she brings extensive expertise in helping individuals navigate medical, emotional, and practical challenges.
As the founder of Golden Crossroads Care Management and our Care Manager, Tricia offers a holistic, dignity-focused approach for seniors and their families, drawing on certifications from leading elder-care associations to provide steady, compassionate guidance that helps older adults thrive.
Miranda Goldfarb
Case Manager
Miranda Goldfarb
Case Manager
Miranda holds a master’s degree in social work, four years of post-graduate psychotherapy training, and previously served as a licensed substance-abuse counselor, including four years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as the Substance Abuse Coordinator.
Over the past six years, she has worked as a caregiver and case manager, providing primary support to individuals living with dementia and those nearing end of life.
Her approach is steady, compassionate, and grounded in helping people maintain dignity and connection through every stage of care.
Kimberly Vasey
Account Manager
Kimberly Vasey, BA
Account Manager
With 17 years of experience advocating for the elderly, Kimberly is passionate about navigating the complexities of healthcare, legal matters, and social services to address your concerns, and connect you with the resources and services you need. Protective and dedicated to the rights of older adults, she helps prevent their exploitation.
TFS also recognizes her extensive experience in banking, accounting, court-related matters and real estate, including office management and brokerage reporting. Her background in art helps her think creatively and bring innovative solutions to the table.
Kimberly enjoys gardening and the outdoors, hiking with her German Shepherd, and making jewelry.
Elizabeth Piper
Office Manager
Elizabeth Piper
Office Manager
With an Associate of Applied Science in Law and a Paralegal Certificate, Elizabeth brings strong legal research, drafting, and organizational skills to our fiduciary team, ensuring meticulous recordkeeping, accurate documentation, and reliable support for complex case work.
Her earlier experience in operations management and customer service strengthened her communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities, creating a blend of legal expertise and practical professionalism that makes her a steady, detail-oriented presence in all aspects of our fiduciary work.
True Fiduciary Service is a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California, Gold Country Estate Planning Council, the Elder Care Provider’s Coalition and an Aging Life Care Corporate Partner.
We are licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau,
a division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
