Aure

Clarity, Control, and Confidence across your financial life.

Etymology

Aure / AW-ray / Latin for gold. A name chosen to reflect lasting value for the people we serve, and the decisions we help them make.

A figure looking out toward the Golden Gate Bridge — wealth as a path to freedom
Our Philosophy

Wealth is a tool for freedom.

We help busy Californians simplify their finances, whether personal, business, or both, and take control of their wealth. For some, that means improving tax outcomes. For others, it means reducing risk, diversifying, consolidating, or aligning around a new long-term strategy.

With over two decades of experience across bull and bear markets, we know that successful investing starts with understanding your true risk tolerance. We align every portfolio to your time horizon and risk tolerance through smart cash management, low-cost diversified investments, and, where appropriate, carefully managed options strategies, all with after-tax outcomes in mind.

By blending sophisticated technology with human expertise, designed specifically for high earners in California's high-tax environment, we avoid percentage-based fees and offer a straightforward flat fee, so your cost is clear as your financial life becomes more complex.

To make wealth management simple, transparent, and integrated.

Our Vision
A Letter from the Founder
Aaratee Rao — Founder of Aure

Aaratee

Aaratee Rao

Founder, Aure

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Aure began as a personal frustration with how disconnected wealth and tax management are. I have spent my career at the intersection of tech and finance in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I know firsthand the financial complexities this region presents. High taxes, soaring real estate, concentrated wealth in employer stock, and California tax rules that often differ from federal rules. It's a lot to manage.

After more than 20 years working across leading tech companies and top U.S. financial firms, I found myself managing an increasingly complex personal financial life. I wanted an integrated solution that connected wealth, tax, cash, and investment decisions without lock-ups, percentage-based advisory fees, or hidden agendas.

I also encountered advice from wealth managers that too often centered around proprietary, commission-based, or illiquid products that seemed to serve their interests more than my full financial picture. Over time, I heard the same frustration from many other Californians. Without control of your finances, stress and uncertainty can build quickly. We believe busy professionals deserve quality financial advice for a fair and transparent fee. So, we created Aure.

Our mission is to give you the control and clarity to turn your wealth into the life you want for yourself and your family. And we do it with integrity, at every step.

Aaratee

Experience personalized advice that goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of national firms.