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, AIF®

Jim Crocker, AIF®

Wealth Strategist

Liz Krantz

Liz Krantz

Operations Associate

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q3 2026 Review & Outlook

Earnings Growth and a Strong Economy Power Stocks Higher in Q3

October 2026

Markets were volatile again in Q3, but stocks still advanced as robust corporate earnings and a resilient economy carried the S&P 500 to new all-time highs despite a rebound in oil prices and a sharp rise in Treasury yields.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q3 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Equity Compensation: A Simple Guide to ISOs, NSOs, and RSUs

October 2026

Common types of equity compensation include Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs), and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each works differently and has its own tax rules, but they all give you an opportunity to build wealth if the company performs well.

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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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