Who We Are

We are independent advisors committed to providing our clients with financial clarity and success. We focus on assisting business owners, individuals and families achieve their short and long term financial goals. Slade & Company gets to know every client personally. We believe this is essential in the development and implementation of a successful financial strategy.

Our firm is driven by the belief that high ethical standards are needed now more than ever and should be the most important factor in the selection of an advisor Our story is best told in person, and we look forward to hearing yours. Thanks for spending time on our website. We look forward to meeting you.

Our Process

New Client Process

Below are the formal steps we would take to establish the relationship under which we would begin to serve you. This basic process applies if you’re meeting us to address comprehensive financial planning, tax advice and preparation or both.

Initial Meeting

The initial meeting is a chance for us to get acquainted. You can ask any questions you have about our services, financial planning process as well as tax concerns. It also allows us to assess your needs and expectations and how we can be of service. Ultimately, it is a relaxed setting in which we can jointly understand whether the relationship will be a good fit. There is no obligation for you to become a client should you come in for an initial meeting.

Once we have a chance to get to know each other and expectations are set we begin to discuss the heart of what brought you into our office. Are you concerned about retirement, have you gotten a recent letter from the IRS. When we have identified our client’s goals we work closely with them to develop a plan of action. Once a plan of action has been developed we work with our clients to find the appropriate solutions and monitor the progress in a structured ongoing process.

Our Team

William Slade | email
Founder
William founded Slade & Company in 2006 after being in the financial services industry for six years handling issues facing both wealthy individuals and business owners. His professional focus has concentrated on taxation, financial planning, and small business concerns.

William earned a Bachelor’s degree from the UC Davis. William met the rigorous requirements to use the Certified Financial Planner™ mark in 2007, followed by achieving his Enrollment to practice before the IRS (EA) in 2011

Active in professional and civic affairs, he has taught the California Tax Education Council’s initial certification course for two of the national chains. William is a past president of the UC Davis Silicon Valley Alumni chapter as well as a past Treasurer of the board of directors for Works San Jose. In his free time, William is an outdoor enthusiast, and runner.
Sonia Pelayo | email
CRTP
After graduating from Sacramento State with a degree in business administration Sonia began working as the accountant for a family owned grocery store which gave her a great deal of experience working with small businesses and dealing directly with day to day bookkeeping. Sonia is an experienced tax preparer who has dealt with a variety of tax issues, including personal returns, sales tax, and use tax. She is a California Registered Tax Preparer and has partnered with Slade & Company since 2009. In addition to her tax preparation work, Sonia is also a Notary Public which allows her to add additional value to her clients.
Amanda Davidson | email
Marketing/Client Support
Amanda has joined the team and will work in marketing and customer support.