Shawn Alan Murphy, CFP®
Shawn Alan Murphy is a Certified Financial Planner® specializing in assisting clients at
or near retirement to build optimized, tax-efficient, and comfortable retirement plans.
In 2010, he and his wife, Sky, co-founded Right Brain Money in San Luis Obispo, a fee-
based California Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm. Right Brain Money aims to
design financial plans that are tailored to the technical and emotional needs of a
household. A successful plan needs to both make sense and feel good!
In addition to his financial career, Shawn has pursued a successful acting career,
performing in various venues across the country. He graduated summa cum laude from
Arizona State University with a degree in theatre and has performed locally for Cal Poly,
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, and Pioneer Players.
Shawn's teaching approach uniquely combines his technical expertise with the
communication skills honed from his acting background. This blend allows him to break
down complex financial concepts in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand.
For 14 years, Shawn has partnered with municipalities and educational institutions,
offering retirement planning courses to the public. His work with organizations like the
San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Arroyo Grande
reflects his commitment to bringing high-quality financial education to his community.
When not working, Shawn enjoys singing and traveling with Sky and their two children,
Nicole (age eleven) and Atlas (age seven).
Kelly L. Keiler, Client Coordinator
Kelly aims to get you the most comprehensive information for your specific Medicare and health insurance circumstances. She loves learning about all the pieces that bring a person’s financial health together and finds beauty in gathering, organizing, and systematizing this information. Bringing people's visions to life via teamwork and collaboration is her essential skill.
Kelly has an eclectic professional background including experience with not-for-profit arts and small business. She has worked in some of the nation's top regional Tony Award-winning theaters, managed operations at a Chicago clothing company, and also assisted firms with navigating the balance of granular regulatory compliance. Kelly loves helping others through intricate and choppy waters.
Kelly aims to make meaningful contributions to her community and beyond. She is a proud graduate of University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. She is a licensed California Insurance Agent, License number: 4200686 and Covered California Certified.
Joseph Ramirez, Client Document Coordinator
Joseph is a Santa Maria native with deep familial ties to the Central Coast. His desire to stay connected to his community and his love of abstract puzzle-solving inspired him to obtain an Accounting degree from Cal Poly. During his time there, he also studied abroad in Japan and worked on both Japanese and history minors.
Now that he’s graduated, he can’t wait to put together all the skills he’s learned! His ambition is to utilize his love for the Central Coast, his skill of sorting through the small details to put together the big picture, and his ability to communicate complex topics across different cultures to help RBM clients reach their financial goals.
Joseph shares RBM’s values of collaboration, empathy, and honesty. He aims for his work to contribute to this culture of care. Outside of work, you can find Joseph reading a good book, memorizing new kanji, or playing soccer. はじめまして。どうぞよろしくお願いします。