ABOUT US

Our People

Skyler Stokes, Ryland Rubens, and Justin Johnson, the team at Aloha Wealth Partners, a Cardiff-by-the-Sea investment advisory firm specializing in 1031 exchanges and alternative investments.
Aloha Wealth Partners Team Meet the Aloha Wealth Partners team — Skyler Stokes, Ryland Rubens, and Justin Johnson The Aloha Wealth Partners team, based in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, helps accredited investors, real estate professionals, and business owners navigate 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, pre-IPO opportunities, and private credit investments.
Skyler Stokes, CEPA®, AIF®, founder of Aloha Wealth Partners, a Cardiff by the Sea investment advisory firm specializing in 1031 exchanges and alternative investments.
Skyler Stokes, Founder Skyler Stokes, CEPA®, AIF®. Founder, Aloha Wealth Partners Skyler Stokes is the founder of Aloha Wealth Partners, an investment advisory firm based in Cardiff by the Sea, California. Skyler specializes in helping accredited investors, real estate professionals, and business owners with 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, pre-IPO access, and private credit investments.
Skyler Stokes CEPA® | AIF®

A once lifeguard in California and Hawaii, a surfer, family man and world traveler, Skyler considers himself blessed to enjoy a life that has taken him to places that he only dreamed of when he was a young boy. After returning from Kauai as a lifeguard/EMT over 10 years ago, Skyler began his career at his family’s wealth management firm in San Diego working with clients on investment advice and financial planning.

Becoming more interested in servicing clients needing tax reduction and deferral strategies, Skyler transitioned into advising high net worth individuals, families and business owners on alternative solutions for their financial challenges including charities, business sales and 1031 exchanges.

Skyler is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) and is a Certified Founder’s Group Associate (CFGA). He founded manages Aloha Wealth Partners, a private investment firm in San Diego. Skyler holds a series 7 and 66, is a licensed California Real Estate Agent and is California insurance licensed.

In his spare time, Skyler enjoys surfing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, spearfishing, traveling and food/wine pairing. He is actively studying to become a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Justin Johnson, Alternative Investment Specialist at Aloha Wealth Partners, a Cardiff by the Sea investment advisory firm specializing in 1031 exchanges and alternative investments.
Justin Johnson, Alternative Investment Specialists Justin Johnson, Alternative Investment Specialist, Aloha Wealth Partners Justin Johnson is an Alternative Investment Specialist at Aloha Wealth Partners, an investment advisory firm based in Cardiff by the Sea, California, helping accredited investors, real estate professionals, and business owners with 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, pre-IPO access, and private credit investments.
Justin Johnson
Alternative Investments

Before beginning his career in financial services in 2021, Justin spent time in Hawaii where he worked in the service industry, providing premium crafted spirits to the highest of net worth club members in a prestigious yacht club on the island of Oahu.

Justin joined Aloha Wealth Partners as an annuity specialist in 2021 and has since received his series 7 and 63 securities licenses with the goal of working closely with clients looking to amass wealth through high quality real estate and private equity investments. Justin also holds a California insurance license.

Ryland Rubens, Alternative Investment Specialist at Aloha Wealth Partners, a Cardiff by the Sea investment advisory firm specializing in 1031 exchanges and alternative investments
Ryland Rubens, Alternative Investment Specialist Ryland Rubens, Alternative Investment Specialist at Aloha Wealth Partners Ryland Rubens, Alternative Investment Specialist at Aloha Wealth Partners, an investment advisory firm based in Cardiff by the Sea, California, helping accredited investors, real estate professionals, and business owners with 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, pre-IPO access, and private credit investments
Ryland Rubens Alternative Investments

San Diego born and raised, Ryland grew up by the ocean surfing and competed on the World Surf League‘s professional surfing circuit for 5 years. After spending time traveling the world, Ryland transitioned into in the technology and cyber security space helping companies secure their infrastructure. Since childhood, Ryland has had a passion for investing as well as interest in real estate. His openness and approachability make him a great addition to the team at Aloha Wealth Partners.

Since making his exit from the cyber security industry in 2025, Ryland has attained his Series 7 securities license and is actively working on obtaining his series 63 and 65 licenses. His focus will be on assisting accredited, family office and institutional investors with accessing alternative investment opportunities – all with the spirit of Aloha.