Matthew Leighton is a financial advisor at Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Superior Planning, LLC and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he consults through MPL Ventures, LLC, a business development and consulting firm. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines proprietary strategic allocation models with customized portfolios, leveraging third-party strategists and sub-advisors to implement investment programs.

Joseph Bauers is a financial advisor with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office since 2024 and previously spent 14 years with Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Bauers is a co-owner of A Perfect Pear, LLC, a corporation involved in real estate investment. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, often working with third-party strategists and sub-advisors, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning.

Zachary Jones is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office. He previously worked for nine years at Raymond James & Associates before joining Superior Planning in 2024. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines proprietary strategic allocation models with customized portfolios and coordinates with independent managers and outside tax or legal advisors.

James Gates is a financial advisor with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Gates Financial Services, Inc., where he provides insurance and securities sales and tax preparation services. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm implements investment programs through proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, working with third-party strategists and sub-advisors while providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning services.

Louis Lange is a financial advisor with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and CalPro Network Financial Services. He serves as an advisory board member for the San Diego Center for Economic Education, contributing to financial education efforts in the community. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, working with third-party strategists and sub-advisors to offer discretionary portfolio management tailored to client needs.

Michael George is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office and has prior experience with Goldstone Wealth Advisors and Compass Group North America. He also serves as president of Goldstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, working with third-party strategists and sub-advisors, while offering services that include tax mitigation, estate planning, and succession planning.

Ashley Gagne is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office and has previously worked with Unionbanc Investment Services and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of proprietary allocation models and third-party strategists to manage portfolios, offering both discretionary management and coordination with external tax and legal advisors.

Heather Ring is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office, where she has worked since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at CalPRO Network Financial Services, PlanMember Securities Corporation, Bruce Smith & Associates, and Axa Advisors. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios managed through third-party strategists and sub-advisors, offering a range of wealth-planning services including tax mitigation and succession planning.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CalPro Financial Network for 12 years and has been involved in music as a self-employed musician since 2014. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a mix of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, often managing accounts with discretionary authority while coordinating with independent managers and outside advisors.

Patrick Bowers is a financial advisor with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Superior Planning, he worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation and CALPRO Network Financial Services. Outside of advising, he teaches English at Grossmont Union High School District and provides financial literacy education through the Society for Financial Awareness. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes proprietary strategic allocation models alongside customized portfolios, coordinating with independent managers and outside tax or legal advisors.

Jeffrey Lovegren is a financial advisor at Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office in San Diego, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation and related entities since 2014. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, coordinating with third-party strategists and sub-advisors to manage accounts with discretionary authority.