Where Vision Meets Expertise
A Different Kind of Wealth Management Story
Most wealth management firms start with a business plan. Alison Wealth Management started with a mission: helping a tech founder navigate the complexities of his company's acquisition by Facebook. This personal experience showed founder Dave Alison something crucial—successful individuals need more than just isolated financial advice. They need true integration.
Advancing Best Practices in Wealth Management
Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC
Founder & CEO
Recognized as one of the industry's innovative leaders, explore Dave's collection of accolades and recognitions here, but what truly sets Dave apart is his ability to see—and solve—the complex challenges facing successful individuals:
- Tax-integrated financial planning
- Equity compensation optimization
- Advanced retirement strategies
- Business owner solutions
*See awards disclosures and appearance sources here.

Industry Innovation
Dave’s thought leadership has contributed valuable insights to the evolution of wealth management practices:
- Founding Partner of Prosperity Capital Advisors and C2P Enterprises
- Creator of the Tax Management Journey®
- Lead trainer of The Bucket Plan® methodology
- Developer of proprietary planning strategies
- Regular speaker at national conferences
- Advisor education leader
Our Team
Today at Alison Wealth Management, we deliver comprehensive wealth management to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth retirees, affluent professionals with stock options or company equity, as well as business owners.
Our expertise covers a broad spectrum, including investment management, tax optimization, retirement planning, & strategies for managing stock options & RSUs. Our team includes certified financial planners, tax experts, & wealth managers who deliver a holistic advisory experience. Whether it's planning for retirement, minimizing taxes, or exploring estate & legacy planning options, we aim to ensure your wealth is managed comprehensively.
Additionally, we offer specialized concierge services for ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients through our multi family office approach to managing their wealth.
Our team is proud to serve residents in and around Palo Alto, CA (Greater San Francisco Bay Area) and Charleston, SC as well as clients across the United States by connecting through virtual meetings.
The Power of Partnership
Alison Wealth Management combines the personal attention of a boutique firm with institutional-grade capabilities through our strategic alignment with Prosperity Capital Advisors (PCA), a $4 billion+ SEC-registered investment advisor.
We've built something unique—a firm that delivers sophisticated solutions with personal attention, backed by institutional resources but driven by boutique service
Institutional Strength
- Advanced investment platform
- Dedicated research team
- Sophisticated tax strategies
- Cutting-edge technology
- National resources
Boutique Service
- Direct access to advisors
- Customized solutions
- Proactive communication
- Personal attention
- Quick response times
The Support to Deliver Excellence
Our strategic alignment with Prosperity Capital Advisors (PCA) provides:
- Institutional investment solutions
- Advanced planning capabilities
- Research team support
- Technology infrastructure
- Ongoing education and training
Our Commitment
Every client relationship is built on:
- Fiduciary responsibility
- Technical excellence
- Proactive service
- Clear communication
- Long-term partnership
Alison Wealth Management is proud to be a BBB Accredited Business.
