David Droppo, CFP®, CDFA®

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David Droppo, CFP®, CDFA®

David Droppo, CFP®, CDFA®

Wealth Advisor | Walnut Creek

Certifications

Certified Financial Planner™

CFP® practitioner

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™

CDFA®

My Approach

I work closely with families to solve complex financial issues by creating tailored strategies that reflect each client’s personal values. I specialize in taking a prudent and thoughtful approach to ensure the wealth and well-being of families are secure. Stewarding some of the most creative, ambitious and successful clients creates complexities that require sound guidance.

I am a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™. Most of my clients are referred by other professionals during significant life events — divorce, loss of a loved one, or retirement.

My wife, Annalisa, and I live in Walnut Creek with our daughters Olin and Linnea.

San Francisco Bay Area

Who I Serve

Demographics

Divorcees

Navigate financial transitions and build a secure independent future.

Multigenerational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Young Executives

Build long-term wealth early with equity compensation and tax-smart planning.

Wealth Inheritors

Steward inherited assets with confidence, purpose and a clear plan forward.

Professions

Corporate C-Suite

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

From startup equity to exit planning — guidance through every growth stage.

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Entertainers

Manage irregular income, royalties and tax planning for creative professionals.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

Trust Services

Trust administration and fiduciary services to preserve and transfer wealth.

Meet Our Team

Jim Crocker, CDFA®, AIF®

Jim Crocker, CDFA®, AIF®

Wealth Strategist

Liz Krantz

Liz Krantz

Operations Associate

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q2 2026 Review & Outlook

Earnings Growth, A U.S./Iran Ceasefire and a Strong Economy Send Stocks to New Highs

July 2026

Markets staged an impressive rebound in Q2, as strong corporate earnings and rising hopes for a U.S./Iran ceasefire pushed the S&P 500 to new all-time highs.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q2 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Securities-Backed Lending: Strategy for Alternative Liquidity

July 2026

Securities-backed lines of credit, also called pledged asset lines, allow eligible investors to borrow against a taxable investment portfolio without selling securities. They can provide liquidity for taxes, large purchases, or other short-term needs while allowing the portfolio to remain invested.

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Douglas J. Eaton

Douglas J. Eaton, AIF®, CDFA®

Managing Principal

Q2 2026 Newsletter

The AI Boom: Why History Doesn't Always Reward the First Investors

July 2026

Every generation encounters a technology that feels unlike anything before it. Today, that's artificial intelligence. Corporate profits represent one of the largest shares of the economy in decades, and hundreds of billions of dollars are flowing into data centers and power infrastructure. History offers examples of transformative technologies changing the world while many early investors failed to earn the returns they expected.

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