FlightPath Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm built for high-earning professionals whose financial lives have outgrown generic advice. Many of my clients are nurses, physicians, pilots, tech employees, and small business owners — people with strong incomes but complicated situations: vesting equity compensation, layered employee benefits, multiple income streams, or a small business that's finally generating real cash flow. I specialize in helping clients make sense of equity compensation — RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs — building a coordinated strategy around vesting schedules, tax exposure, and diversification instead of treating it as an afterthought. I also work extensively with clients navigating PPO, HMO, HSA and high-deductible health plan decisions, particularly during open enrollment, when most advisors don't dig into the tradeoffs with any real rigor. As a Certified Financial Planner® and fiduciary, I work on a fee-only basis — no commissions, no product sales, no conflicts of interest. My practice runs on an ongoing, fixed-fee model with no account minimums, so clients always know exactly what they're paying and what they're getting, regardless of portfolio size. This makes planning accessible to high earners who don't yet have significant investable assets but have real financial complexity to manage. I'm also a private pilot with instrument and commercial ratings, and I bring the same discipline to financial planning that I bring to flying — clear checklists, careful preparation, and a plan you can actually execute under real-world conditions. That precision shows up in how I work with clients: methodical, transparent, and focused on the decisions that actually move the needle. Beyond individual client work, I run a program called True Net Benefit, which helps employers and employees navigate open enrollment decisions, particularly around HSA and HDHP options. It's often how I first connect with new clients, especially professionals working through employer benefits that are more complicated than they look on paper. If you're a high-earning professional trying to make sense of equity compensation, a benefits package, or simply want an ongoing planning relationship without AUM minimums, I'd welcome the chance to talk. Schedule a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.

Sean Kelly is the principal and sole advisor at Kelly Financial Group LLC in Encinitas, CA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Sean also operates a separate tax preparation business as an Enrolled Agent, providing tax return services to clients. Kelly Financial Group is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and coordinating with other professional advisors.

Matthew Turnbull is the principal advisor at Turnbull Financial Services LLC in Encinitas, CA, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Capital Investment Group, Inc. and Claremont Financial Group, Inc. Turnbull is also a licensed independent insurance agent, dedicating less than 10% of his time to that activity. Turnbull Financial Services LLC is a California-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $3.65 million across about 15 client relationships, focusing on customized portfolio strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on long-term holdings and ongoing client contact.

John Pak is a financial advisor at Vector3 Wealth Management in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edge Wealth Management, Golden State Equity Partners, and Golden State Asset Management. Vector3 Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining bottom-up fundamental analysis with top-down macroeconomic evaluation, managing a broad range of asset types in line with client objectives.

Douglas Anderson is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Life Strategies, Inc. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates as the sole advisor at his independent firm based in Cardiff, CA. Life Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach and develops customized Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio management.

Paul Honeycutt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in San Diego, CA, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network, H.S. Financial, Inc., and Honeycutt Smith & Associates since 2005. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and discretionary model portfolios managed through a structured due-diligence process.

Matthew Ryan is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Focused Mission Financial, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Creative Capital Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Matthew creates financial educational videos and hosts webinars for various clients. Focused Mission Financial is an independent firm that provides fee-only investment management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as advisory services to employer plan sponsors. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active investments, and offers educational workshops and retirement plan consulting services.

Daniel Harris is the principal of D.R. Harris & Co. in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials with 17 years of industry experience. He has operated his independent advisory firm since 2009. In addition to investment advisory services, Harris provides income tax preparation and business consulting services through the same firm, serving some overlapping clients. D.R. Harris & Co. offers non-discretionary investment monitoring and advice tailored to individual clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. The firm emphasizes long-term, efficiency-focused portfolios and uses research into historical pricing, earnings, and industry growth to guide recommendations, while clients retain custody and execute trades independently.

Nicole Peterkin is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She founded Peterkin Financial, LLC in 2018 after roles at The Patriot Financial Group, LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. She serves as a trustee and treasurer of the Woodward School for Girls. Peterkin Financial is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses with integrated financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm focuses on portfolio oversight and planning by recommending unaffiliated independent managers and offers public education services, including workshops and a financial boot camp for DIY investors.

Andrea Karafilis is a financial advisor at Karafilis Investments Corporation with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Karafilis Investments Corporation since 2006. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. Karafilis Investments Corporation employs a long-term, low-cost investment philosophy focused on diversification and portfolio construction using Dimensional Fund Advisors’ enhanced-index mutual funds guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multifactor model.

Hugo Lopez is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Advisory Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and Seaside Advisory Services, Inc. Lopez also operates as an independent insurance agent. Lighthouse Advisory Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans, including 401(k) sponsors. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management and offers participant education programs and group seminars focused on enrollment, investment choices, and ERISA 404(c) compliance.

Hi, I’m Alan Nelson, Founder of Measured Money Maneuvers. My “money” story began many years ago with my decision to enlist in the Navy. At the time, I was independent and living on my own, attending community college and working full-time to make ends meet, but was not really sure what I wanted to do with my life, and didn’t want to get shackled into a ton of student loan debt and paying it off into my 30s and 40s. So, I raised my right hand and took the oath with the goals to serve our country, learn valuable skills, hopefully figure out what I wanted to pursue in life, and get my college education paid for…or at least get the GI Bill to assist with college later. Like many young enlisted starting out, in the first two years, my two roommates and I were fooled by the predatory insurance salesman and purchased a whole life policy as an “investment” with the promise of the “guaranteed” 7% rate of return. Thankfully, we had some senior enlisted leaders that knew better and told us to get out of it immediately before the 30-day window closed and we’d have had to pay a huge surrender fee to get out. This was my initial wake-up call that I needed to learn more about personal finance and investing. I was fortunate to earn a commissioning program within a couple years and while I initially thought I’d transition out in 6-8 years, I went on to serve a 25-year career as a submarine officer. As a young junior officer, I wanted to help my Sailors holistically – professionally, personally and of course, financially. Many young service members make poor early financial decisions that can take them years to recover from due to: 1) lack of financial literacy, 2)having their own paycheck for the first time in many cases and, 3) being the target for many unprincipled salespeople. Despite also working at an innovative high-tech company with brilliant engineers, I realized quickly these highly-educated people still didn’t know much about personal finance. People asked how I knew so much, so I offered an initial lunch and learn. The feedback was so positive and by the second seminar, it became undeniably clear that helping people with money to live their best life was my passion and I knew I needed to earn my credentials as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. While I will continue to educate, I realized that I could truly help more people by starting my own fee-only, fiduciary registered investment advisor (RIA) firm, Measured Money Maneuvers LLC.

Andrew Fowler is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with two years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently the sole advisor at Torrey Pines Investment Management, an independent firm based in Del Mar, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Liquid Investments, Inc, Bridge33 Capital, Dodge & Cox, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Torrey Pines Investment Management offers investment advisory services, active portfolio management, and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals and certain charitable organizations. The firm’s approach centers on proprietary fundamental research of equities and municipal bonds, emphasizing cost-conscious, tax-efficient strategies with low portfolio turnover.

Halle Carter is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at McNaughton Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining McNaughton Wealth Management, she spent two years with MacLean Capital Advisors, LLC and four years at UC Davis C-STEM. Before entering the financial industry, she worked in education for five years. McNaughton Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio management, tailoring portfolios through fundamental analysis and ongoing monitoring across a range of asset classes and strategies.

Stephen Jensen is a managing partner at Jensen Capital Asset Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at firms including Pickwick Capital Partners and Juniper Square Inc, where he serves as SVP of Sales. Jensen is also CEO and equity owner of Jensen Capital Group, a family office holding company. Jensen Capital Asset Management is a state-registered investment manager providing discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to construct tax-efficient portfolios primarily using individual bonds, equities, and low-cost ETFs, and does not employ options, margin, short sales, or managed futures.

Arthur Johnson is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience and is based in La Jolla, CA. He is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Mundoval Fund and has been with Mundoval Capital Management, Inc. since 2002. Outside of finance, he serves as president of Henebery Spirits, Inc., a craft distillery in Vista, CA. Mundoval Capital Management, Inc. is a discretionary investment adviser managing approximately $73 million for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term global investment approach tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Krysta Kelly is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at D’Arcy Capital Management, LLC since 2011. She is based in San Diego, CA, and is part of a four-advisor team. D’Arcy Capital Management provides personalized investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm uses a core-and-satellite approach blending active and passive investments, offering diversified and non-diversified strategies with a focus on long-term fundamental analysis and customized solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Jan Gleisner is a financial advisor at Hafnia Financial, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at California Wealth Management and Hermes Econometrics. Jan is also licensed as an Independent Insurance Agent and sells insurance products on a commission basis. Hafnia Financial provides discretionary investment management and incidental financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with a core-and-satellite approach, combining passive indices and ETFs with selective active managers, and utilizes independent subadvisors to manage portions of client portfolios.

Elisabeth Dawson Scherbaum is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Copia Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent time with Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president and CEO of Dawson Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., where she provides consulting and coaching services. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves primarily individual households, managing approximately $19.7 million on a discretionary basis for about 86 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through third-party asset managers, comprehensive financial planning, and ongoing due diligence on certain private securities, using a mosaic research approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Patrick McNaughton is a financial advisor at McNaughton Wealth Management, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent and engages in insurance planning. McNaughton Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and asset-allocation strategies, and maintains an affiliation with DPL Financial Partners to provide access to commission-free insurance products.