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Who We Serve

We’re great partners for your life’s adventure

The RSS team is built to help you reach and make the most out of life’s important financial moments. Whether you are early on your professional path and planning ahead, navigating the challenges of family wealth, or nearing retirement and considering your next chapter, – we’re here to help advise on the big picture and manage investments along the way.
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Young Professionals

Individuals & Families

Retirement Ready

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Young Professionals Planning Ahead

The financial decisions you make early in your career can have a powerful compounding effect over time. We help young professionals take control of their finances with a clear, forward-thinking plan and investment portfolios that fit their goals and lifestyle.

Whether you’re managing student loans, starting to invest, planning a major purchase, or evaluating employee benefits, we give you the guidance and perspective to make confident choices.

Our approach is designed to grow with you — from your first big promotion to buying a home, starting a family, or even launching a business.

Do you see yourself here?

As a young professional, earning a strong income and looking for guidance on budgeting, saving, investing, and making the most of equity compensation and workplace benefits.

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Individuals & Families

With greater wealth comes greater complexity — and opportunity. Successful individuals often face intricate financial decisions involving taxes, estate planning, charitable giving, and multi-generational wealth strategies.

We provide customized investment management and financial planning that brings clarity and coordination to all aspects of your financial life.

Whether you’re holding concentrated stock, navigating a liquidity event, or thinking about your legacy, we help you stay proactive, strategic, and aligned with what matters most to you and your family.

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Does this resonate with you?

A successful professional or couple with a multi-million-dollar net worth, including concentrated stock, real estate, or business interests. You are seeking a partner to help with diversified investment management, estate planning, and tax-efficient giving.

Retirement Ready

Retirement is more than just a finish line — it’s a new chapter, and we’re here to help you write it with clarity and confidence.

As you approach or navigate retirement, questions naturally arise: When should I claim Social Security? How do I turn my savings into income that lasts? Will I be okay if the market dips?

We specialize in helping clients answer these questions and more, creating thoughtful, tax-efficient strategies that balance lifestyle, legacy, and peace of mind. Whether you’re years away from retiring or already enjoying it, we’ll guide you through every step of the transition.

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Is this you?

A couple in their early 60s, preparing to retire in the next few years. They want to know when they can comfortably stop working (the “Work optional” era), how to claim Social Security, and how to turn their 401(k), pension, and investments into dependable income.

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From our home in San Francisco, we partner with clients across the country—offering global perspective and deeply personalized financial planning.