About Us
We believe in empowering our clients with financial knowledge and confidence to help them pursue their life goals. Using customized, goal-oriented investment strategies, we will work with you to create a strategy that works for you.
Meet Our Team
John W. Gilroy, III, CIMA
Managing Director - InvestmentsJohn grew up in Monterey, California and graduated from Robert Louis Stevenson in Pebble Beach. During that time, John was an avid swimmer, played water polo and was a member of the sailing team. John’s interest in water sports led him to the California Maritime Academy where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and his Third Mates license. Upon graduation, John was hired by Tidewater Marine and worked his way through the ranks eventually becoming Captain of the Tidewater vessels.
After meeting his wife Sue, John decided to “Come ashore” and make a career change. Together they have a son David and a daughter Taylor. John was on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito from 2003 until 2015, “creating a positive place for kids”. In 2009, John began a new endeavor in cycling. Since beginning his cycling endeavor, John has helped raise money for challenged athletes through the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). John has participated multiple times in the CAF Million Dollar Challenge: a group of 100 cyclists begin their ride in San Francisco California and finish a week later in La Jolla California travelling 620 miles on a bike.
CA Insurance License #: 0A33362. Resident State CA
Gina Wu, CFP, CPWA
Financial AdvisorGina began her career at an insurance company in 2008. In 2018, she earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. The CFP® certification identifies those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board and have successfully completed coursework on financial topics in the following areas: general principles of financial strategies, insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, and retirement and estate planning strategies. CFP® certificants also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements. Prior to joining the financial services industry, Gina earned her B.S. in Financial Planning Services at San Diego State University.
Gina is committed to helping her community. She is currently involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and have been matched with her Little Sis for nearly 14 years. She also participates in the Junior Achievement program to educate young children about financial literacy and teach them lessons to positively impact the lives of young people.
A SoCal native, Gina and her husband, Jeff, reside in San Diego. They have two children, Kyler and Kaden. She enjoys traveling with her family, snowboarding, playing volleyball and yoga.
California Insurance License #: 0G82488
Kim Kuyper
Senior Registered Client AssociateVice President
Kim helps ensure that each client comes away with a sense of comfort knowing they have a reliable and efficient resource working on their behalf. Armed with 27 years of experience, Kim maintains a Series 7 & 66 license in addition to a California Insurance license.
In addition to her unrelenting quest for knowledge and passion for financial independence, Kim is an active volunteer within her community. Often volunteering as a Cuddler in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCSD Medical Center in La Jolla or with Wells Fargo Advisors on various community projects. Kim recently joined her local chapter of the sons and daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors; hoping to learn and help preserve our history.
You might like to know that Kim is the owner of a Parrot. A yellow crowned Amazon named Dirtybird. Dirtybird is at present 57 years old and has been handed down within the family. Kim and her husband Jason are self-proclaimed rock-hounds. You can often find them “Digging for Gemstones” at one of several local Tourmaline mines here in San Diego. Vacations often surround “treasure hunting” at other mines open to the public around the United States.
Kim enjoys playing softball, tennis, skiing, bowling, Pilates, the beach, camping, dining with friends, gardening and watching football. Kim is an avid Denver Bronco fan. Kim, her husband Jason their son Landon live in La Mesa.
CA Insurance License #: 0G68802. Resident State CA