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,
whether he's teaching CFP® candidates at The Ohio State University, Metro State, and
the College for Financial Planning or working one-on-one with clients.
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 ten) 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.
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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.
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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.
Alex Marapao, Document Specialist
Alex is a fourth-generation native of the 5 cities area. After graduating from Arroyo Grande High School, Alex moved to northern California and earned her BS in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Cruz. Alex received her first introduction to personal finance after finding her first engineering job. She became fascinated by how crafty one could get with their finances, and she quickly and enthusiastically found herself jumping down the personal finance rabbit hole! Over time, this discovery encouraged Alex to make a change and nurture her passions in personal finance, her family, and life on the central coast.
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Alex’s transition to personal finance has been a refreshing one. Alex loves coming into work each day and she is a studious learner. She values knowledge, teaching, and the comprehensive and friendly support RBM offers their clients. Aside from work, Alex is currently working on her yoga teacher training credential and trying to teach her dog, Odessa, “doga” poses!
Colleen Nelson, Document Specialist
Colleen is a Florida-native who studied both Communications and Behavioral & Social Sciences at the University of Central Florida. After graduation she moved to Nashville to pursue music and escape the humidity. Colleen worked a few jobs in Nashville and focused a lot of energy into discovering her passions. After some time at TikTok, Colleen realized her interest in tech, social media, data analytics, and design. She decided to take a risk and invest in her professional future by leaving TikTok and pursuing further education out here in California. Since that move in Fall of 2022, Colleen has learned UX strategies, web/graphic design skills, project management efficiency, and additional computer science knowledge.
These skills have opened doors for Colleen to be able to transition into the finance industry. There is so much opportunity to bridge gaps, simplify experiences, and ease anxieties in personal finance. As a resident Ravenclaw and Virgo, Colleen is excited to work and learn with RBM and our clients.