Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres to host free financial empowerment event

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – With many residents facing concerns about the cost of living and affordability here in San Francisco, Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres will host the 2026 Family Wealth Conference, a one-stop shop for San Franciscans looking for free and credible resources to help them build wealth and stay in the city they call home. 

“Achieving financial security begins with access, and for too many, the resources that can really make a difference in your life are out of reach,” said San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres. “Whether you’re trying to pay for your education, save for retirement, maintain your home, or plan for the next generation, there are steps you can take to help secure your future, no matter your stage of life or income level. The Family Wealth Conference opens the door to those resources to help you achieve not just stability, but your long-term goals and dreams right here in San Francisco.” 

WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

WHERE: City College of San Francisco, Harry Britt Building, 55 Frida Kahlo Way 

HOW TO REGISTER: www.sfwealth.eventbrite.com

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Estate planning, in depth. Estate plans routinely cost thousands of dollars, and families without one risk losing tens of thousands more in probate court. For many San Francisco households, that gap is the difference between passing a home to the next generation and being displaced from the city entirely. The conference connects residents directly to free and low-cost legal services to close it. This session is part of the Assessor-Recorder's Estate Planning Program, which provides San Franciscans with free or low-cost estate plans.

Remarks from MyPath CEO Margaret Libby on economic mobility and financial empowerment for youth from communities historically excluded from financial access, and the programs available now to San Francisco youth and families. 

Panel: the financial reality for women heading households. The Commission on the Status of Women and the SF Economic Justice Center in the Treasurer & Tax Collector's Office examine the current state of gender equity and spotlight practical strategies for building wealth and overcoming systemic barriers. 

Your property tax assessment, explained. Presentation on the laws that govern property assessment in California, such as Proposition 13, filing for a temporary decline in value, available tax exemptions, and how Proposition 19 changed the rules for passing property from one generation to the next. 

One-on-one appointments, no cost. 

• Referrals to financial counselors from the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s SF Economic Justice Center and the SF LGBT Center
• Assessor-Recorder staff on assessments, transactions, business personal property, Proposition 19, informal review, assessment appeals, and more. 

Resource fair covering tenant protections, first-time homebuyer programs, scam prevention, affordable housing connections, personal finance, pro-bono legal services, and more.

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS: SF Rent Board, HomeSF Collaborative, Legal Assistance for the Elderly, Self Help for the Elderly, San Francisco Agency on Human Rights, San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, Bay Area Financial Planning Days, San Francisco Public Library Personal Finance Program, SF LGBT Center, SF Environment Equity Hub, San Francisco Bar Association Legal Clinic, Rebuild Together SF, SF Economic Justice Center (Treasurer & Tax Collector), Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, California State Controller Malia Cohen Outreach Team, and the Office of Assembly Member Catherine Stefani. 

The Family Wealth Conference is part of the Assessor-Recorder’s financial empowerment programs. Workshops and events are offered throughout the year to connect residents with estate planning education and services, explain and assist with property assessment, and provide tools to support financial stability.