The Epiphron Group at Morgan Stanley

Dave’s value as a wealth advisor is rooted in his unique perspective on life.  Dave was orphaned at age 16, requiring him to take immediate responsibility for his own financial survival.   Working through college, buying his first home at age 22, learning the value of savings and planning – all were key ingredients to his own financial security and independence.  Dave had the inner strength, perseverance and determination to reach his own life goals.   Today, Dave’s mission is to help his clients prepare for whatever life throws at them, so that each has the potential to fulfil their dreams.

Since 2001, Dave has leveraged his 25 years of experience at Yamaha Motor, USA and Lee Iaccoca and Associates.  His clientele ranges from business owners, executives, doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, teachers, and administrators – professionals and tradesmen – who enjoy knowing that someone is working day and night to stay ahead of the curve to help them achieve success in business and in life.

Dave earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton with a concentration in Economics, an MBA from the University of La Verne and holds the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) through advanced graduate level coursework at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. 

As a native southern Californian, Dave lives in south Orange County. He has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Europe and the U.S., but calls Orange County home because of the wonderful climate and active lifestyle.  When he’s away from the office, Dave enjoys outdoor activities such as jogging, hiking, camping, and gardening. He is also a strong advocate for promoting financial literacy, spending time teaching the fundamentals of finance to teens and young adults.

When I was six years old, my mother at 30 years of age was misdiagnosed and passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm. As a result, my father decided for financial reasons and other considerations that my younger brothers and I live with our aunt and uncle. I made a decision from that moment that I would never be put in that financial position ever again. Moreover, I learned to appreciate the role of money in one’s life, and the importance of planning.

The impact of my loss greatly influenced my purpose. Thus, I focus on organizing the affairs of successful entrepreneurs, executives and affluent families to plan for the unexpected, and to reduce taxes.
Many of my clients are interested in preservation of the wealth they have diligently acquired. I have developed a perspective that goes beyond investments to include my clients’ comprehensive financial life.

I strive to be my clients’ knowledgeable and trusted confidant. My clients can benefit from an approach that begins by listening to and understanding their unique needs and desires. I leverage over thirty-five years of experience in Banking and Trust, Real Estate and Portfolio Management; experience that affords me the opportunity to implement wealth management and planning solutions including philanthropic planning delivered with concierge-level service.

My clients feel secure in the knowledge that I capitalize on the foremost tax-efficient, risk-mitigation strategies in order to achieve their goals. I collaborate with my clients’ tax professionals, estate planning attorneys, and other trusted advisers on a regular basis. As a result, I can effectively coordinate the important aspects of my clients’ financial lives – allowing them to focus on their passions and interests.

One of my passions is cooking and was trained as a professional chef. I have many clients from the food and hospitality industry. I am actively involved with charities for the homeless as a guest chef.