
And we can’t wait for you to meet them.
With decades of industry experience and four advanced designations, our team brings an unwavering dedication to the financial goals of our clients.
And we can’t wait for you to meet them.

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Wealth Advisor & Founding Partner
Blake Murphy is dedicated to simplifying the complex world of financial planning. While markets are unpredictable, an investor’s response to them shouldn’t be. Blake’s goal is to help clients tune out the noise and focus on the variables they can control, advising against emotional decisions to ensure long-term success.
Blake brings significant industry experience to the team, having served as a leading advisor at Morgan Stanley and California Wealth Transitions. Throughout his career, he has guided investors through multiple economic cycles and bear markets. His ability to help clients stick to their strategies during stressful periods is a key differentiator in his practice. As he often says, “nothing beats the feeling of calling a client to share a strategy that will save them money.” Blake specializes in high-income earners, business owners, and professionals navigating complex compensation packages (such as RSUs and stock options).
Outside of the office, Blake is a passionate golfer and a die-hard University of Alabama football fan. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children, Hank and Marigold, and can often be found coaching his son’s Little League team.


Michael Love has built his career on a foundation of loyalty and results. A veteran of the financial services industry, he combines technical investment expertise with a genuine passion for guiding people through life’s most pivotal financial decisions.
Michael began his career as a Financial Consultant at UBS before rising to Vice President at RBC Capital Markets. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Private Asset Management, where he successfully grew his client base to over $200 million, driven almost exclusively by trusted client referrals. This achievement is a testament to the confidence his clients place in his stewardship. Holding Series 7 and 65 certifications, Michael takes a “client-first” approach, focusing on long-term wealth protection and growth.
Outside the office, Michael is deeply committed to his community and family. Married for 18 years, he and his wife spend their weekends on the sidelines of basketball courts and soccer fields cheering on their two sons. He also actively volunteers as a youth baseball and basketball coach and participates in local beach cleanups.

Wealth Advisor & Founding Partner
Guy Kosov brings institutional-grade investment expertise to individual financial planning. Holding both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations, Guy offers clients a rare combination of deep technical market knowledge and holistic wealth strategy.
Before serving private clients, Guy spent four years as a Portfolio Manager at PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed-income investment managers. There, he was part of a select six-person team managing over $25 billion in assets for institutional investors — a role that honed his ability to navigate complex markets with discipline and precision.
Guy holds a degree in business administration and finance from Fresno Pacific University. When he isn’t analyzing markets, he is likely with his wife, Lemor, and their three boys: Matthew, Jonathan, and Benjamin. Lemor is a former Emmy award-winning journalist for CBS News who is now embarking on her second career as an attorney. Guy’s mission is simple: to leverage his institutional background to help families maximize their wealth and capture their dreams.


Wealth Advisor & Founding Partner
Dillon Hakes is dedicated to a clear mission: simplifying the complex world of finance so clients can make life decisions with confidence. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional, Dillon combines a high-touch planning approach with deep institutional investment experience.
Dillon’s financial acumen was honed at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a BA in economics while playing varsity golf. He began his career as a Team Lead at UBS Private Banking before being recruited as the Head of Portfolio Management for Private Asset Management. In that role, he helped guide the firm to over $1 billion in assets under management — experience that now serves as the foundation for his work with private clients.
A Coronado native, Dillon is a strong advocate for financial literacy and junior golf. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Kristyn, an Accounting Professor at the University of San Diego, their daughter Mia, and their Australian Shepherd, Max.


Head of Business Operations
Jamie Aquino is a versatile professional, who is passionate about streamlining operational processes within wealth management, specializing in optimizing money movement protocols and document retention. Her background in private investigation provides a strong foundation in fraud prevention and risk management.
Originally from Northern California, Jamie attended college in Los Angeles and now resides in San Diego with her husband. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, exploring local culinary spots (currently Korean corndogs on Convoy and Wynston’s ice cream), wine tasting in Temecula, and seafood in Baja.
Her life philosophy is inspired by Maxine Hong Kingston: “I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for paradoxes.”


Senior Operation Analyst
Lizzie plays a key role in supporting clients and refining her expertise in client service. She finds deep fulfillment in being a reliable point of contact, helping clients navigate challenges, and ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
Lizzie brings a vibrant spirit and strong professional foundation to her role at Solas Wealth Strategies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, along with a minor in Psychology from California State University, Chico. Lizzie was a student athlete, and during her time at Chico State, she demonstrated her dedication both academically and athletically as an outside hitter on the university’s volleyball team.
Outside the office, Lizzie enjoys staying active — whether she’s playing volleyball or pickleball, snowboarding, working out, spending time with friends, or relaxing at the beach. With her blend of professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm, Lizzie strives to make a meaningful impact on the Solas community and the greater San Diego area.
