Our Firm

DJ Burke
Managing Director

DJ Burke serves as Co-founder and Managing Director of Clarity Capital Partners.

DJ earned his Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Southern California (USC). He began his career as an integral member of the development team at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, playing a critical role in the school's $2 billion capital campaign soliciting major gifts from high net worth individuals to fund cutting edge technology and research. Prior to co-founding Clarity Capital Partners, DJ was vice president at Hollencrest Capital Management, charged with the mission of serving high net worth clients and families with their financial goals and objectives.

DJ is also passionate about assisting non-profits in their development goals and strategic iniatives.  Within the community, DJ serves as secretary for Miracles for Kids, a charity whose mission is to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. He is also active in the USC Alumni Association of Orange County.

DJ is a member of and sits on the National Board of Directors for Gen-Next, a national non-profit working to shape public debate to focus on the next generation.  He has served on numerous political finance teams, including John McCain's Victory 2008 campaign and Meg Whitman's finance team for Governor of California 2010.  

DJ lives in Trabuco Canyon with his wife and three kids. 
 
 
Todd Rustman
Managing Director
 
Todd Rustman serves as Co-founder and Managing Director of Clarity Capital Partners.

Todd graduated from Pepperdine University in 1992, and Thunderbird University with a MBA in International Business in 1993 and went to work for Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. In 1995, he continued on the instututional client side with PIMCO, then moved to an eventual portfolio manager position for HNW Private Clients with Mellon Private Asset Management.  After approximately four years with Mellon, and a year as vice president with Kayne Anderson Investment Management (prior to its sale), Todd started GR Capital Asset Management (GRCAM) (www.gr-cam.com) in the fall of 2000.  

Todd received his CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CFP (Certifed Financial Planner), and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter).

Todd has been named as one of WORTH Magazine's Top Wealth Advisors for both 2007 and 2008. He most recently has been named to Orange Coast Magazine's List of 5-Star Wealth Managers for 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Todd believes in doing everything in life with passion and integrity.  He prides himself on collaborating with all advisors for the best results for the client.  His success has also centered on "Operation Simplify" concepts as well as "Reverse-Engineering" wealth managment solutions to acheive the diverse objectives for his clients.  He is a voracious reader and learner as well as an active listener.  "Life is not a spectator sport."

Todd is also a Co-Founder of the Levendi Winery. He is a Founding Board Member and active member of Gen-Next.

Todd resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife Sherry and their children, Sierra and Cayden.
 
 
 
 
 

Worth Top Wealth Advisors were selected based on experience, education, certifications, fiduciary status, compliance record, wealth management services, methods of compensation, and scope of current business. The award has been discontinued by Worth.

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