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James P

CFP®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

James Puplava is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the founder of Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. and has held prior roles at Puplava Securities, Inc. and Puplava Financial Services, Inc. Puplava is also involved in media through Financialsense.com, where he participates in podcasts and writes articles. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $836 million for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a team of nine advisors and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to provide discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting tailored to client-directed investment objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Ryan P

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Ryan Puplava is a financial advisor with Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Sense Advisors and its affiliated entities since 1996 and worked briefly at LPL Financial in 2016. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $836 million for around 588 clients with a team of nine advisors. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to execute client-directed investment strategies across a range of risk profiles and offers retirement-plan consulting and participant account management.

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Nicholas K

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Nicholas Kile is a financial advisor at Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. based in San Diego, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Outback Steakhouse for nine years before joining the financial industry. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $836 million for about 588 clients. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a team of advisors employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Xavier S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Xavier Stonehouse is a financial advisor at Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Financial Sense Securities, Inc. and LPL Financial, along with prior experience in education at Gonzaga University and St. Augustine High School. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million across 588 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis across a range of risk profiles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Brendan M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Brendan Mc Murtrie is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. and Financial Sense Securities, Inc. and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and AXA Advisors. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $836 million for about 588 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Crystal C

CFP®, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Crystal Colbert is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She has been associated with Financial Sense Securities, Inc. in various roles since 2016. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million for around 588 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and advice on fee-based annuities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies ranging from conservative fixed income to aggressive equity portfolios and provides retirement plan participant account management through a third-party platform.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Ryan P

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

Ryan Preiss is a financial advisor with Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ThePARTNERS Wealth Management and Puplava Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he operates Mission Consulting, a small business financial and operational consulting service. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million for about 588 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to execute client-directed investment strategies across a spectrum of risk profiles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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