Our Qualifications

Please take a moment to learn more about Western Wealth Management’s financial advisors with Linsco/Private Ledger
 
Robert John Cenko, CLU
 
Robert J. Cenko is Western Wealth Management’s Principal and Branch Manager with Linsco/Private Ledger. Robert serves as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), which is widely recognized as the highest level of studies in the life insurance profession. Mr. Cenko is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) which is the Premier Association of Financial Professionals, where he has achieved membership in the Million Dollar Round Table's (MDRT) Court of the Table®. Achieving membership in MDRT's Court of the Table® is a distinguishing career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, client service, and ethical conduct. In addition, Robert is a Member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and a member of the American Society of Pension Actuaries (ASPA).   Mr. Cenko’s specialties include Investment Planning for Qualified Plans, Endowments, Private and Public Foundations. Mr. Cenko received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Diego State University, and received the Outstanding Business Student Award from the Wall Street Journal. Prior to starting Western Wealth Management, Robert dedicated 28 years to Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and for 8 years he was an Investment Specialist with Northwestern Mutual’s Investment Services Division. Mr. Cenko's philosophy encompasses offering his high net worth clients independent, knowledgeable, objective advice, and superior individualized service to address their financial goals. Rob can be reached at (619) 236-8050 Ext. 11. Mr. Cenko's CA Insurance License number is 0565281. 
 
Carl Colombo, CFA
 
Carl J. Colombo is a  senior investment consultant for Western Wealth Management with Linsco/Private Ledger. Carl serves as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).  This designation is earned by investment professionals who have committed to a high level of integrity and adhere to a high standard of ethical conduct. Mr. Colombo also serves as a member of the Financial Analysts Society of San Diego.  In addition, he was a Defined Benefit Pension Fund Committee Member for Union Bank. Prior to joining Western Wealth Management, Mr. Colombo established Second Opinion Associates after leaving Highmark Capital Management after 18 years, where he held a vice president position. Prior to Highmark Capital Management, Carl had spent an additional 17 years owning and working with various financial security firms and has held the positions of owner, president, vice president, and managing director. Mr. Colombo received a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from San Diego State University, and is a Member of Beta Gamma Sigma which is a National Business Honorary Society. Carl is also a lecturer on the subject of Finance at San Diego State University.  Mr. Colombo focuses on helping to guide his clients in setting their financial objectives that are in their best interest, building investment programs consistent with his clients’ needs which result in successful implementation of their plans. Carl can be reached at (619) 236-8050 Ext. 13 or (858) 761-1321 (Cell).
 
David A. Serrano
 
David A. Serrano is a  financial consultant for Western Wealth Management with Linsco/Private Ledger and specializes in building diversified equity portfolios. David has nine years of financial services experience. Prior to joining Western Wealth Management, Mr. Serrano spent a year and a half working for Morgan Stanley and he spent six and a half years working as an advisor for Smith Barney.  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Science from University of California San Diego.  In his spare time, David enjoys surfing and snowboarding. Mr. Serrano believes in offering his clients a comprehensive range of products and services that focus on addressing his clients’ needs and provides options that best fit their lives and futures. Dave can be reached at (619) 236-8050 Ext. 12 or 858-337-9944  (Cell). Mr. Serrano's CA Insurance License number is 0D07437.
 
 
 
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