Dave Humphrey, CPA/PFS, CFP®
 

“We believe that sound financial planning now can provide financial peace of mind for your future.”
 



 


About Watershed Financial Strategies…Taking the Worry Out of Your Financial Future Is Our Only Goal

Do want to feel more confident about the financial decisions you make? Would you rest easier knowing that you are doing everything you need to in order to achieve financial independence? Do you want to have more time and freedom for the things you enjoy? You can.

Whatever your current situation, financial concerns have an impact on your life and relationships. We can help you make the financial decisions that will make the most of what you have now and help you build a more secure, enjoyable future.

Hello, I’m Dave Humphrey. I’d like to tell you a little bit about my financial planning experience, qualifications and affiliations.

  • Experience. My entire career has revolved around finance. After graduating with honors with a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1989, I gained a solid foundation in finance working for nearly four years at Price Waterhouse, a leading global accounting firm. In my role as a finance executive in the biotechnology industry for ten years, my duties included educating employees about their stock options, 401(k) plans and other employee benefits. Since 2003, I have proudly served clients as a personal financial advisor.
  • Qualifications. In addition to being a CPA in California since 1992, I earned the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential awarded to CPAs that demonstrate considerable experience and expertise in personal financial planning. That expertise is also reflected by my CFP® certification as a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, having met requirements for education, examination, experience and ethics. As a Registered Investment Adviser in California, I am subject to regulatory review and have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest.
  • Affiliations. Involvement within the financial planning industry is important to me. Membership in the Alliance of Cambridge Advisors provides valuable resources such as a network of over 100 like-minded financial planners around the country with whom to share ideas and answers. With my focus on fee-only, comprehensive financial planning, I am a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Other memberships include the Financial Planning Association and the American Institute of CPAs, the leading national membership organizations for financial planners and CPAs.

When you work with us, you can expect:

  • Straight talk. We don’t sell any financial products nor do we receive any commissions. As fee-only financial advisors, our only compensation is what you pay for our professional advice. Our complete focus is on what is best for you.
  • All-inclusive approach. Together we evaluate all aspects of your finances and design a strategy where each part works in harmony with the others. You’ll see that we pay a lot of attention to areas of your financial life that are often overlooked or ignored by other “financial planners.”
  • Access. Life is constantly changing. For one annual retainer fee, you can meet with us or speak to us often as is necessary to help you accomplish your financial goals.
  • Value for your money. We are committed to providing value that exceeds our fee. It’s a concept that is virtually non-existent in the financial planning profession. But doesn’t it make sense that your financial advisor should work to save you more than he charges you?
  • The highest professional standards. We are committed to the Cambridge Pledge to Clients—your assurance of receiving the ethical and professional treatment you deserve.

Would you worry less with a professional fee-only financial advisor on your side? Contact us to learn more about the financial strategies that will help you achieve your goals.