Jeffrey Lysaught, CFP®  Managing Director

The desire to provide objective financial planning was the catalyst for Jeffrey's formation of The Hunter Group in 1986. Prior to that time, Jeffrey worked with General Motors, Citicorp, and Cigna Financial Services where he gained valuable experience and insights into the complexities of corporate and individual financial planning issues. His certification as a Certified Financial Planner™ indicates Jeffrey has completed, and continues to complete, rigorous education, experience, and examination requirements set forth by the CFP Board of Standards. His clients are located worldwide and include numerous executives with Fortune 500 companies and smaller public and privately held firms, small business owners, retired and active business executives, and a Nobel Prize winner. He has assembled a team of top-notch financial planning experts on his staff and works closely with an elite group of estate and tax attorneys, CPAs, and pension specialists.

Ron’s extensive experience in the financial services industry and high work ethic bring to The Hunter Group a wealth of insights regarding every facet of financial planning. He has been consistently ranked in the top 3% of wealth advisers with his previous firm, IDS/American Express which later became Ameriprise Financial Advisors. His career began with Lincoln National Life in 1977 and after creating his own agency he joined Value Equities Corp. Ron gained additional valuable industry knowledge while employed with FNIC. As a CFP, he has met the high standards set by the Board and he continues to complete ongoing continuing education requirements. Ron works with clients to design a personal financial plan around their unique life goals. This strategy focuses on helping them become more confident about managing their financial objectives. It is designed to provide solutions to both every day and long-term financial goals, and is personalized to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and small business owners.
With over 30 years in the financial planning business Ron understands that everyone’s situation is uniquely different and that priorities change based on time horizons, and their long and short-term goals. 

Jim recently joined The Hunter Group as a Managing Director.  He has worked as a Financial Adviser in the La Jolla area for over thirty years.  Jim worked ten years with Prudential Securities and four years for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith before joining Spelman and Co in 1991.  He was the office manager of the original Spelman and Company office on Wall St in La Jolla.  In 1997 he started his own firm and continued to develop and expand his financial services business in the ensuing years. Jim’s experience in the financial services industry and expansive knowledge of key financial segments enhance The Hunter Group’s ability to provide exceptional client service. 

Kevin joined The Hunter Group in 2000 after five years as a Portfolio Analyst for Provident Capital Corp. conducting research on individual stocks and assisting in the management of over 100 individual stock portfolios. While at Provident, Kevin earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the Association for Investment Management and Research. Achieving the Chartered Financial Analyst designation demonstrates Kevin's keen financial analytical acumen as well as his commitment to being the best in his field. Kevin also assisted in investment operations and research for San Diego Trust and Savings Bank's proprietary mutual fund family. Presently, as Portfolio Manager, Kevin researches market trends, analyzes the performance of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, forecasts market changes, and, in coordination with the entire staff, makes recommendations to the financial advisors to optimize the performance of client portfolios.

Edwina Seiss, Practice Manager

Edwina began her financial services career in 1999 as a broker for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in La Jolla. She broadened her industry knowledge by participating in their annual comprehensive training programs in New York City. In 2001 she joined a boutique office of Sentra Securites that would later be purchased by SunAmerica to become what is now AIG Financial Advisors. For the last three years the La Jolla office was sanctioned by The San Diego County Office of Education in assisting local teachers to save in their 403(b), Roth 403(b), and 457 Plans. Edwina held weekly educational seminars and assisted in navigating the red tape of their retirement programs.

Edwina graduated from the University of California San Diego with a BA in Chemistry. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and a California Insurance license.  As Practice Manager she will interface with clients and advisers on a daily basis to ensure timely and accurate follow up on wealth management plans.  She is thrilled to be part of the team and working in an objective, full service financial service firm.

Ryan Miyamoto, CFP®  Case Manager

Ryan brings several years of insurance and financial services experience to The Hunter Group. He received comprehensive financial planning experience with Ameriprise and in-depth knowledge of various insurance products as Sales Director for a national insurance firm. His focus is comprehensive regarding investment, insurance, and financial issues. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Economics, Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and presently holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and a California Insurance license.

Miryana graduated from the University of Croatia with a major in Economics.  She worked four years in the Jugobanka Bank and she worked for the United Nations from 1993 to 1995.  She is most proud of helping to supervise the air food relief program in Sarajevo, Bosnia for the United Nations where tens of thousands of people could have starved. Upon relocating to the United States in 1997 she worked for an investor and developed a keen interest in Financial Planning.  She joined forces with Jim Blommer at Girard Securities in 2002 as a financial services coordinator and key client liaison.  She has recently earned her Securities License and looks forward to serving The Hunter Group as a liaison between clients and their adviser.

Meredith McCall joined The Hunter Group in 2002. As Administrative Manager she focuses on client administrative issues and provides general and back office support. Specifically, Meredith implements and coordinates all documentation into our LaserFiche data imaging system, assists in administering account activities revolving around client requests, and is a direct liaison with any third-party providers. As a Notary she is on-site to notarize documents for clients and forward to the appropriate agencies for recordation. 

Beth Clarke, Administrative Manager

As the Administrative Manager for Ron Floyd, CFP since 2000, Beth’s expertise is coordinating the many details of managing client data, scheduling appointments, processing paperwork and ensuring compliance with regulatory matters.  Beth’s extreme attention to detail, calm demeanor and dedication to her work helped  Ron consistently rank among the top tier of Ameriprise planners.  She looks forward to broadening her financial services career by taking on additional administrative duties for The Hunter Group’s Del Mar office.

Kathy Lysaught, Administrative Manager

Kathy Lysaught assists The Hunter Group in several arenas. Handling client administrative issues, coordinating appointments and upcoming events, providing general and back office support, and operations are just a few of her responsibilities. As a Notary, Kathy provides notary services for client documents and coordinates the recording with appropriate agencies. As a licensed Realtor, Kathy provides valuable insights, research, and resources in the real estate and mortgage industries.