Rory Macdonald

MA, CFP^®, APMA^™, AWMA^™

Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor

San Diego

"The most important aspect of being a wealth management advisor is being in tune with the unique financial situation and long-term goals of each individual client. Only when the driving forces behind a client’s actions are fully understood is it possible to act in their best interest throughout every aspect of their wealth management plan.”

Rory Macdonald is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving individuals and businesses throughout San Diego and surrounding Southern California area. With a focus on developing investment, estate, and financial planning strategies, Rory works closely with clients to understand their current and long-term goals. As an experienced investment professional, he is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the financial markets and manage unexpected life events, all while providing the emotional support needed to make informed decisions about their financial future. Rory is also a member of the Mission Wealth Investment Committee, where he specializes in customized portfolio management and alternative investments.

"The most important aspect of being a wealth management advisor is being in tune with the unique financial situation and long-term goals of each individual client. Only when the driving forces behind a client’s actions are fully understood is it possible to act in their best interest throughout every aspect of their wealth management plan.”

Rory Macdonald is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving individuals and businesses throughout San Diego and surrounding Southern California area. With a focus on developing investment, estate, and financial planning strategies, Rory works closely with clients to understand their current and long-term goals. As an experienced investment professional, he is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the financial markets and manage unexpected life events, all while providing the emotional support needed to make informed decisions about their financial future. Rory is also a member of the Mission Wealth Investment Committee, where he specializes in customized portfolio management and alternative investments.

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Personal Pursuits

Rory Macdonald, who was born in Sydney, Australia, spent his childhood in Orange County before settling down in San Diego, California. Outside of work, Rory likes to maintain an active lifestyle and has a keen interest in ocean activities such as surfing and paddleboarding. His experience as an ocean lifeguard for several years has instilled in him a deep appreciation for the beauty and power of the ocean. When not at the beach, Rory also enjoys hiking, traveling, and trying out new restaurants.

Professional Background

Rory Macdonald's journey in finance started with an internship at Merrill Lynch. After finishing his graduate studies, he joined Mission Wealth in 2012. Through his hard work and dedication, Rory has rapidly progressed to the role of Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor, leading a team of wealth advisors and associates in southern California to provide their clients with tailored investment and financial planning strategies to achieve their long-term goals.

Rory has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, with a minor in Exercise and Health Science, and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.

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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.

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