The Team Behind
the Discipline
Decades of experience from the Federal Reserve, elite investment firms, and top research institutions — united by shared values and direct alignment with our clients.
Richard Alpert, CFP®
Richard has served as an investment adviser since 2001, providing investment and wealth management services to individuals, families and small businesses. He manages the firm and is the portfolio manager for the Dividend Growth Portfolio, setting the overall direction and product strategy, chairing the weekly investment committee, and serving institutional clients.
Education
B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Colorado College
Notable
In 1998, became the youngest American to summit Mount Everest via the North Ridge.
Eric Richards, CFA
Eric joined Raub Brock in 2017 and is primarily responsible for investment research, portfolio monitoring and providing company and industry research information to the Investment Committee. He brings over 21 years of research experience.
Education
B.A. Math & Economics, Saint Olaf College · M.B.A. Finance, Georgetown University
Notable
Former Analyst at Fred Alger Management (NYC) and Assistant Economist at the Federal Reserve Board (DC).
Patrick Tinucci, CFA
Patrick joined Raub Brock in 2024 and is responsible for investment research of existing holdings and the identification of new securities for the portfolio. He brings over 9 years of research experience.
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder
Notable
Former Senior Research Analyst at Hahn Capital Management. Equity research at RBC Capital Markets and Stifel.
Greg Sommer, CFA
Greg joined Raub Brock in 2024 and is primarily responsible for investment research, portfolio monitoring and providing company and industry research information to the Investment Committee. He brings over 12 years of research experience.
Education
B.S. Finance, University of Oregon · M.B.A., Cornell University
Notable
Former Equity Research Associate at Gordon Haskett. Previously Equity Analyst at Wells Fargo covering consumer and technology.
Zach Norman
Zach joined Raub Brock in 2015 and is responsible for all trading, model management and back-office operations. He also oversees the firm's portfolio composites and GIPS® verification. Over 13 years of trading and operational experience.
Education
B.A. and M.B.A., Dominican University of California
Notable
Ran the trading desk at a multi-billion-dollar RIA in the Bay Area. Commercial pilot and lifelong musician.
Cheryl Gross, EA, CFP®
Cheryl joined Raub Brock in 2017 and assists private clients with financial planning, advising, and tax planning. She also supports the firm's trading and back office operations. Over 15 years of financial services experience.
Education
B.A., UC Berkeley · Ph.D., University of Michigan
Notable
Certified Financial Planner™ and IRS Enrolled Agent. Member of the Financial Planning Association of San Francisco.
Wendy J. Phillippay, Esq.
Wendy has worked with Raub Brock since 2007 and has provided legal and compliance counseling to SEC registered investment advisors for over twenty years.
Education
J.D., UC Hastings College of the Law · B.A. Political Science & Environmental Sciences, UC Santa Barbara
Notable
Former attorney at Finley, Kumble, Wagner and Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs in New York and Los Angeles. In-house counsel at Pacific Exchange.
Tina Marshall
Tina began working in the insurance and securities industry more than 35 years ago helping businesses and individuals with retirement and insurance planning. She joined Raub Brock Capital in 2001 and is responsible for all client service, assisting with a significant amount of the firm's operations and compliance.
Education
Insurance and securities industry veteran
Notable
Over 35 years of industry experience. Originally from England, has called the Bay Area home for over 39 years.
David Raub
David has been an Investment Adviser Representative since 1990, providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts and small businesses. For almost 25 years, he led the development of the Dividend Growth Portfolio.
Education
J.D., Harvard Law School · Accredited Estate Planner®
Notable
Graduate of Harvard Law School. Served eight years as Council member and Mayor of Mill Valley, California, spearheading innovative municipal financing.
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