Bruce Barton, CFP®, CFA, MBA

Fiduciary Wealth Planning for Tech Professionals

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Savant Wealth Management Bruce Barton, CFP®, CFA, MBA
Los Gatos, CA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Fiduciary Wealth Planning for Tech Professionals

Areas of Focus

  • Employee Stock Options
  • Equity Compensation Options
  • High Net Worth
  • Investment Management
  • Taxes

About Bruce Barton, CFP®, CFA, MBA

Bruce Barton, CFP®, CFA, MBA, is a managing partner and financial advisor in Savant Wealth Management’s Los Gatos, California office. He has a membership interest in Savant.

Bruce focuses on the financial planning and investment needs of tech professionals, with particular expertise in crafting equity compensation strategies for stock options and restricted stock units, managing concentrated stock positions, planning for liquidity events, and helping minimize taxes. He also advises on early retirement planning and supports clients through major career and life transitions in the volatile tech industry.

Bruce is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®). He is experienced in all areas of financial planning, including proactive income and estate tax planning, wealth transfer and philanthropy, retirement income strategies, cash flow projections, insurance analysis, and education funding.

Bruce has worked in the financial services industry since 2003. He founded and led Parkworth Wealth Management as principal shareholder, CEO, and lead advisor until it joined Savant in 2025. He is the author of Personal Finance for Tech Professionals: In Silicon Valley and Beyond. He works with clients in the technology, biotech, and biomedical industries, drawing on his background in engineering and product management. Earlier in his career, he worked as an engineer and held senior product management roles at several venture-backed startups and at Alcatel, a telecommunications equipment supplier.

Bruce is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). He previously served as president of its West Region board of directors and on its national board of directors.

Bruce earned a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts from Claremont McKenna College, a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and a master of business administration (MBA) degree in finance from the University of Chicago.

Outside of work, Bruce enjoys swimming, hiking, and reading. He lives in Los Gatos with his wife. Their two children are beginning their careers, one as a genetic counselor, the other as an electrical engineer at a startup.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Affiliations

  • CFA Institute
  • CFP Board
  • Fee Only Network
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

Primary Location

475 Alberto Way, Suite 210, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

In our first meeting, we'll focus on understanding your complete financial picture: your equity compensation, career trajectory, and what you're ultimately working toward, whether that's financial independence, an upcoming liquidity event, or simply making the most of what you've earned in tech. Come prepared to share what's on your mind; there are no wrong questions, and our goal is simply to understand where you are and where you want to go.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management is a leading independent, nationally recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for 40 years with more than $39.6 billion in assets under management (as of 02/28/2026). As an advisor, Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Finance, University of Chicago | Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Harvey Mudd College | Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, Claremont McKenna College

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Swimming

Who We Serve

  • Corporate Executives
  • Engineers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Scientists
  • Technology Professionals

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