Mr. Frankel worked with RNC Genter Captial helping to develop the firm’s socially responsible equity strategy. He then worked as a client relationship Manager at MJF Advisors, serving Ultra High Net Worth families. After attending Rabbincal School at Yeshiva University and working as a member of the rabbinic leadership at a large Synagogue in New York, he worked for Equitable Advisors before joining Balboa Wealth Partners. Jake currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Michelle, and their son, Sam.

Mr. Rodriguez also serves the Investment Banking needs of private clients who lead middle-market and young-emerging companies in various industries. He performs this work through his association as an Investment Banking Representative at Willow Cove Investment Group.

Mr. Rodriguez’s prior experience includes serving as a Financial Advisor at Chalice Capital Partners and at Cappello Capital, a middle-market Investment Banking boutique specializing in capital raising, M&A, financial restructuring, and valuation services.

Mr. Rodriguez began his career as an International Financial Advisor in the Latin American Division of Merrill Lynch, where he worked closely with the Investment Banking Division introducing the firm’s services to private clients in the U.S. and Latin America.

Mr. Rodriguez’s professional credentials include:

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• General Securities Representative (Series 7)
• Uniform Combined State Law (Series 66)
• Investment Banking Registered Representative (Series 79)

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Mr. Rodriguez graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business Economics and was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honors Society of Economics. He attended USD on a full tennis scholarship and represented the university as the #1 singles and doubles player in NCAA Division I competition. Mr. Rodriguez was the team’s elected captain, received the team’s Most Valuable Player Award, the Scholar-Athlete Award, and Academic All-American Honors.

Mr. Rodriguez is actively involved in national and international tennis competition in his age division and has won 5 U.S. National Championships in various event categories. He is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, the Professional Tennis Registry, and the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, he serves as an Alliance Ambassador for the PHIT America Foundation, an education and advocacy organization with a mission to create A Movement for a Fit and Healthy America.

. He believes individuals can improve their investment results by utilizing the same investment strategies and processes as institutional investors such as endowments, foundations and other large investment entities.

These strategies include:

• Defining clear investment goals, time horizons and risk tolerance levels
• Employing risk management techniques
• Maximizing portfolio diversification including the use of Alternative Investments where appropriate
• Utilizing non-proprietary Money Managers with independent research teams who specialize in specific markets

He was born in Orange County, CA but the family moved to the Kansas City area where he grew up. Jerry’s first career was in restaurant and retail management. In 1987 Jerry went to work for Best Buy Co. While there he was the youngest General Manager in the national chain. He was responsible for the profitability of a 70,000 square foot retail location with more than 200 employees and $35 million in annual sales.

In 1997, he followed in his father’s footsteps and began his career as a Financial Advisor at PaineWebber/UBS. He was recruited to Wachovia/Wells Fargo Advisors in 2007 to operate a High-Net-Worth division within the firm. Wanting to access to more investment options and to distance himself from the scandals of the big banks and the large Wall St. firms, Jerry went independent in 2018 and partnered with Balboa Wealth Partners.

Jerry earned his B.S. from Azusa Pacific University and is a member of the Orange County Mensa chapter.  Jerry has authored articles for local publications, including OC Metro.

Away from work, Jerry enjoys international travel, having visited all 7 continents and over 50 countries.  Jerry is an avid photographer and he particularly enjoys practicing his photography skills when traveling. He is a passionate sports fan, enjoys playing softball and is an ardent mountain biker.

Both Alex and David’s fathers proudly served our country in the Military-US Navy and US Marines-Semper-fidelis (always faithful).   These ethics have translated into a practice where family values and commitment are important above everything else.

The transition to the RIA has elevated this level of commitment as fiduciaries. Their practice is driven by “a client first” approach. Always putting their client’s interest ahead of their own, with a duty to preserve good faith and trust. Alex and David’s practice includes estate, business, and retirement planning, with a specific emphasis on fee-based asset management.  They firmly believe in a long-term approach to investing based on each client’s specific financial needs, goals, and tolerance for risk. They utilize a broad spectrum of resources and strategic partners that include wealth planning, investment strategies, all designed to provide unique solutions.

Alexander and his wife are active in a variety of charitable organizations with a focus on family, cancer, and special needs. He’s also active within his community as a member of St. Bernard’s of Clairvaux Catholic Church.   Their daughter is an accomplished honor student who is also quite active in the community.

David and his partner Alex Aretakis merged their practices approximately 12 years ago, which enables them to provide a higher level of service to all their clients.  Together, they have continued to grow their business based on the foundation of TRUST and INTEGRITY.  They strive for something that seems to have been lost along the way by most of their competitors, and that is to provide true value in building relationships.  They are committed to conducting themselves in a manner that is deserving of their clients’ confidence, earning their trust each and every day.

David and his wife have 4 wonderful children.  Outside of the office, he loves spending time outdoors hiking, golfing, and coaching his kids in various sports.

Duane Shumaker is a native Tucsonan and attended Rincon High School and the University of Arizona where he majored in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He later received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. In 2000, he earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He began his career in the securities industry in 1996 as an account executive with Dean Witter, which later became Morgan Stanley.

On the tax side, Duane has been an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service since 2000. He is authorized to represent taxpayers at all administrative levels of the IRS. Duane is a Managing Partner of Shumaker, Wengren, LLC, one of the leading accounting and tax preparation firms in Tucson.

Duane is an avid supporter of University of Arizona athletics and enjoys scuba diving, bowling, card games, and collecting and restoring classic muscle cars.

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