Jake Laughlin

Digital Platform Specialist

Santa Barbara

"I love that my role aligns my interests in data, technology and systems, as well as marketing, business, and finance. I have the unique ability to authentically help others and find creative solutions to solve complex problems."

Jake Laughlin is a Digital Platform Specialist at Mission Wealth. He assists with a multitude of technology inquiries at the firm and is based out of the Santa Barbara headquarters. Jake helps navigate the tech landscape, serving as a reliable point of contact for all tech-related inquiries, troubleshooting, and research.

"I love that my role aligns my interests in data, technology and systems, as well as marketing, business, and finance. I have the unique ability to authentically help others and find creative solutions to solve complex problems."

Learn About Jake Laughlin

Professional Background

Before joining Mission Wealth, Jake Laughlin gained a wealth of experience from various roles. One of his noteworthy roles was as a student employee at the National Center for Women and Information Technology, a non-profit. There, he helped the team work towards their goal of increasing the number of women involved in STEM fields.

Jake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with an emphasis in Marketing and Business Analytics) from the University of Colorado - Boulder.

Personal Pursuits

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Jake went to the University of Colorado Boulder and is now living in sunny Santa Barbara, California. Jake is a cello player and music theory enthusiast who has performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. In addition to his passion for music, Jake is also a tennis player and is ranked 3.5 by the USTA.

Community Impact

Jake Laughlin served on the University of Colorado Student Government as a voting member of the Volunteer Resource Center Joint Board. He also served as the Vice President of Service and Operations for Alpha Phi Omega – Gamma Theta, a national professional service fraternity. An avid tennis player, Jake has also spent a number of years teaching tennis to special-needs children to compete in the Colorado Special Olympics.

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Mission Wealth Named 2026 Company of the Year by the South Coast Business & Technology Awards

Mission Wealth is honored to receive the 2026 Company of the Year award from the South Coast Business & Technology Awards in Santa Barbara, recognizing our commitment to clients, community, and purpose-driven growth.

About Mission Wealth

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.