Phil Ting is the founder of Illum Advisors.  Phil has over 25 years of public sector experience and has developed critical relationships with state government elected leaders and officials in Sacramento.   His comprehensive understanding of government processes and key decision- makers at every level enables him to effectively navigate complex policy landscapes.   In particular, Phil has superior knowledge of the budget process and is considered one of the foremost experts in the state.



Phil Ting served 12 years in the state legislator and was the longest serving Assembly Budget Chair in state history having presided over eight state budget and delivered record funding for education, health care, environment and clean transportation.  As a legislator, Phil championed clean transportation and energy, housing development and affordable housing, educational access, criminal justice reform and gun safety.  Previously, Phil was the Assessor-Recorder in the City and County of San Francisco for almost 8 years and reformed one of the key revenue offices helping increase property tax revenue by hundreds of millions of dollars.  Prior to serving the public, Phil worked in the private sector for Arthur Andersen, CB Commercial and SSR Realty Advisor advising clients on managing, operating and investing in real estate.  Phil is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.