Bruce Barton, CFP^® CFA, is a wealth manager and the owner and founder of a boutique wealth management firm in Silicon Valley. His book Personal Finance for Tech Professionals: In Silicon Valley and Beyond provides a practical introduction to the financial issues facing those in tech. Bruce brings a distinct perspective, having worked in three venture capital-backed tech startups in product management and executive roles during a fifteen-year tech career before moving into wealth management. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago, a BS in engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and a BA in liberal arts from Claremont McKenna College.