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Chad Michael Vaughn

Chad M. Vaughn

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS | Wealth Manager Associate
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
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CRD#: 4821287
Chad Michael Vaughn

Professional summary


Chad Michael Vaughn, who also goes by Chad Michael Litman, Chad Litman Vaughn, Chad Michael Vaughn, is a registered financial advisor currently at ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Chad has 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"?
Yes

Aliases


Chad Michael Litman | Chad Litman Vaughn | Chad Michael Vaughn

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Education


San Francisco State University

BA - History and Philosophy

Experience


Current

May 9, 2024 - Present

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 200 Pringle Avenue Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 123971
WALNUT CREEK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
California
(5/9/2024)

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
(707) 524-6131
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (4 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 (2025) (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts933
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 582,090,191

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Company Information


ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Wealth Manager AssociateCRD#: 123971Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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