David E. Stone, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CBEC®, CRPC®

David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and a Certified Business Exit Consultant (CBEC®) with over 30 years of experience in the business consulting and financial services industry. His expertise is in designing and building a comprehensive financial plan and business plan encompassing all the elements of the client's financial picture. His clients are primarily successful business owners and affluent retirees.

David helps his clients to succeed financially with a deep understanding of financial and business strategy as well as a personal understanding of clients’ goals and dreams. He believes in the Power of a Plan and applies it to all aspects of his business, and his clients appreciate his insight on creating, preserving, and protecting their assets to leave a lasting legacy. While acting as a Personal CFO for his clients, David places his focus on helping them crystalize their personal vision for their businesses and their families.

David obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1992. He earned the credential of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner in 1998. He is also a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Certified Business Exit Consultant (CBEC®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and holder of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): Series 6, 7, 24, 63 licenses as well as a California Insurance License (#0B01934).

David formerly held a California real estate license for over 15 years, giving him a unique perspective in advising clients on real estate matters. He is a past officer of the Board of Directors for The Financial Planning Association of Northern California, and continues to act as a mentor for Finance students at the BYU Marriott School of Business.

David was named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional on 2/1/2024 for the time period 5/15/2023 through 11/30/2023. He has been listed as a Five Star Wealth Manager as published in Sacramento Magazine (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).

David has been happily married for over 35 years. He and his wife have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. He is actively involved in serving his community and in his church. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, snow skiing and musical performance.

Five Star Wealth Manager Listing

David Stone has been listed as a Five Star Wealth Manager for 2024.

The Five Star Wealth Manager Award is independently produced by Five Star Professional (FSP) and is based on data from financial advisors, regulatory disclosures, and FSP research. David was independently nominated for the award. Neither the advisors nor their parent firm pay a fee to FSP for the nomination, receipt, or promotion of the award. The award was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager is no guarantee of investment success. For more information please visit https://fivestarprofessional.com/ref/research/WM_ResearchMethodology.pdf

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