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Chad Michael Vaughn

Chad M. Vaughn

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CRD#: 4821287
Chad Michael Vaughn

Professional summary

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Chad Michael Vaughn, who also goes by Chad Michael Litman, Chad Litman Vaughn, Chad Michael Vaughn, was a registered financial professional .

Chad is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2024. Chad had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography

Chad is a financial associate with more than two decades of experience. Prior to joining Elevation Wealth Partners, he assisted managing individuals’ wealth at Phocas Financial. Chad works closely with high net worth individuals, families and nonprofits. His experience includes extensive work in personal financial analysis, asset allocation and retirement planning. Before Phocas, Chad spent 13 years at First Republic Investment Management as a Director in its fixed-income division. Formerly, he was a Senior Client Sales Associate at UBS. Chad and his family live in Alameda, where they are actively involved in the schools, sports and community organizations.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Chad Michael Litman | Chad Litman Vaughn | Chad Michael Vaughn

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Education

San Francisco State University

BA - History and Philosophy

Experience

Past

May 9, 2024 - December 15, 2025

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123971
WALNUT CREEK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/24/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
200 Pringle Avenue Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 962-5600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ELEVATION FORM ADV PART 2A & B BROCHURE (2026) (2/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,000
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 670,748,146

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Company Information

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Wealth Manager AssociateCRD#: 123971

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