Justin Parker
Managing Director
A student at UCLA and graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, Mr. Parker began his
career as an advisor in 2001 with ML Stern. He continued his career with Southwest Securities,
and later with Hilltop Securities where he served as Sr. Vice President and eventually as
Managing Director. Most recently, Justin has been working as an Investment Advisor for McBee
Advisors, INC.
Mr. Parker and his wife Alissa are the parents to two young daughters. Rylee, 15, is a
sophomore at Cathedral Catholic High School, while Dylan, 10, is in the fourth grade at St. John
School in Encinitas. Alissa is a Real Estate Agent and has written many books regarding fitness
and health. She also is the proud owner of her own dietary supplement company. Their
daughters are quite the entrepreneurs in their own right. Rylee, owns her own cosmetic and
clothing company, while Dylan is a YouTube personality who reviews toys for other youths. The
Parker family enjoys traveling, surfing, and of course cruising down the 101 in one of the
family’s classic cars.
Walter Valenzuela
Managing Director
Walter Valenzuela is the managing director of Tidewater Financial. Working from a sincere commitment to serve, Walter specializes in developing conservative growth strategies while preserving capital. He’s been making a positive difference in the lives of his clients and their families for nearly three decades.
After completing degrees in business finance and economics at SDSU in 1992, Walter began working in the financial industry. While finishing his economics degree, he did an internship at a financial institution and discovered a natural affinity for the work. He became a top producer at ML Stern, Southwest Securities and Hilltop Securities before founding Tidewater Financial.
Walter believes deeply in doing what’s right and works tirelessly to ensure his clients are on a path for financial security. He focuses on preserving clients’ irreplaceable dollars. He is especially skilled at helping clients living on fixed incomes. Professional, honest and dependable, Walter has developed an impeccable reputation of honesty from his years of dedicated service.
Walter grew up in San Francisco in a hard-working, close-knit Honduran family. A dedicated husband and father, he lives in Encinitas, California with his wife, Kimberly and their three children, Mateo, Joaquin and Talia. When he has free time, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, especially biking, golfing and surfing.