Our Team
At EH Shum Financial Solutions, clients are more than a number. As a father-daughter team, we focus on treating clients as an extension of our family. We are proud to have helped coach thousands of retirees through successful retirements while building trust and personalized relationships with each generation of our clients' families.
Eddy Shum, CFP®, PFS, MBA, CLU, RFC®
Founder and CEO
Eddy is the founder and CEO of Peak Retirement Inc. DBA EH SHUM Financial Solutions. Eddy started out as a Certified Public Accountant. He established his business in 1982, and after 7 years of building a very successful accounting practice, he discovered financial planning was his true calling and became a Certified Financial Planner. Eddy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Eddy is a well-known retirement educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has conducted over 500 workshops to individuals and families. His retirement seminars have been widely attended by retirees from Pacific Bell, AT&T, PG&E and Chevron. Eddy helps people avoid the common mistakes made by most retirees and has counseled hundreds on how to avoid these pitfalls.
Eddy graduated with a B.A. in Accounting and an M.B.A. with emphasis in Tax and Accounting from Golden Gate University. Along with his scholastic education, Eddy continually strives to broaden his skills in the financial arena. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the financial planning industry. Besides being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Eddy is also a:
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
- Registered Financial Consultant
- Personal Financial Specialist
- Chartered Life Underwriter
Eddy has also been quoted numerous times by the SF Chronicle and the Chinese Times.
When he is not at work, Eddy spends his time giving back to the community. He has served as the president of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the Sam Yup Benevolent Association. In 1997, Eddy was the diamond Charity Emperor for the Chinese Newcomers. He has also served on the Board of Self-Help for the Elderly, helping them with planned gifting programs.
Stephanie Shum, CFP®, CRPC™
President
Stephanie joined EH Shum Financial Solutions with the commitment to building lasting relationships with clients based on trust and collaboration. She will be your advocate for financial wellness and financial confidence, so you can enjoy your retirement and leave a meaningful legacy.
Prior to EH Shum Financial, Stephanie worked at JMP Securities as a Vice President in the investment banking and equity capital markets departments, supporting the origination and execution of public and private offerings for nearly seven years.
With the transition from the institutional side of finance to a boutique family financial services firm, Stephanie connects directly with clients and endeavors to enrich their lives. Stephanie combines her institutional experience with her father's mentorship to help clients maintain investment portfolios that are designed to address their greatest priorities.
Stephanie holds a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. She holds both the Series 7 and Series 66 registrations with LPL Financial, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. The CFP® certification demonstrates her commitment to the very personal and long-term endeavor of the planning process, which encompasses not only financial planning, but also risk management, customized investment strategies, tax planning and management, employee benefits, and estate planning.
Stephanie lives in San Francisco with her family. Her evenings and weekends typically involve supporting her daughters in their Jiu-jitsu practice.
Lisa Tsai
Client Service Associate
Lisa joined EH Shum Financial Solutions in 2020. She has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Her responsibilities include client account services, account maintenance, and facilitation and support of the client onboarding process.
Prior to joining EH Shum Financial, Lisa was a Senior Registered Associate for Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Cupertino. While with those firms, she assisted in trading and managing the calendar for the advisor, and served as a first point contact for client needs including client account maintenance, money movement, trading and other account support services.
Lisa earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.