About
Guidance built around your life, your family, and what matters most.
Advisors 360 is an independent, fiduciary advisory firm based in Northern California. We work with individuals and multi-generational families who want clarity around retirement, income, and long-term financial decisions.
Our approach is grounded in thoughtful planning, disciplined guidance, and long-term relationships. Rather than focusing on products or short-term outcomes, we help clients design strategies that support the life they want to live—today and in the years ahead.
Here’s What We Saw — And Why It Matters to You
Advisors 360 began with a simple observation: many successful families were diligent savers, yet felt uncertain when it came time to turn their savings into a dependable retirement income.
Over years of working with pre-retirees and retirees, we saw the same challenges repeat themselves—accounts spread across institutions, decisions driven by products, and no clear income plan to support the life people actually wanted to live.
Our mission became straightforward: simplify retirement planning, protect what clients have built, and create income strategies designed to last. Everything we do is focused on helping families feel confident not just about today, but about the generations that follow.
How We Serve Our Clients
- We take the time to understand your full picture, not just the numbers.
- We bring clarity when decisions feel uncertain or complex.
- We build long-term relationships, not one-time transactions.
- We act as fiduciaries, putting your best interest first — always.
What You Gain Working With Advisors 360
Life-Event Expertise
We guide clients through the moments that change everything — retirement, inheritance, caring for aging parents, divorce, legacy planning, and more — with steady support and thoughtful planning.
High-Touch Personal Service
You receive proactive guidance, personalized strategies, and direct access to experienced advisors who know your story — not a call center.
Fiduciary Transparency
As fiduciaries, your best interest comes first. We believe in clear communication, transparent guidance, and advice aligned with your goals — not product sales.
Meet the Team
Our team brings decades of experience, but what matters most is how we use it — to listen, guide, and support you through the decisions that shape your future. We build long-term relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and a deep understanding of what matters most to your family.
Mark Taylan
Founder - Financial Advisor
With over 24 years of experience guiding clients through turbulent and evolving markets, Mark Taylan is a retirement‑focused investment advisor and the Founder of Advisors 360. As a licensed fiduciary, he is legally and ethically obligated to put his clients’ best interests first, which is why he built Advisors 360 as a client‑selective firm for individuals and families who want deeply personalized, retirement‑centered planning rather than boilerplate strategies or product‑driven advice.
Licensed in securities, insurance, and real estate, Mark takes a truly multi‑discipline approach to planning, evaluating a full spectrum of tools—from investment portfolios and income strategies to protection solutions and property holdings—through one integrated lens. This breadth of licensing enables him to avoid being product‑centric and instead remain solution‑focused, selecting only the strategies that align with each client’s goals, risk tolerance, and family dynamics.
Mark also brings a multi‑generational perspective to his work, currently serving many families across their second and third generations and helping them coordinate wealth, values, and legacy over time. Drawing on decades of experience with major Wall Street firms, big banks, and independent advisory platforms, he believes no single institution or strategy has all the answers, which is why he integrates the best tools, technology, and planning disciplines to help clients design sustainable retirement income, protect their lifestyle, and navigate life’s most important transitions with clarity and confidence.
Accreditations/Certifications
- Successfully Passed:
- General Securities Series 7
- Uniform Investment Advisor Law Series 65
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam Series 63
- General Securities Sales Supervisor Series 10
- CA Real Estate Broker License # 01743894
- CA NMLS License #1490132
- CA Department of Ins License # OD75136
- University of California at Santa Cruz
- Bachelors of Science: Information Systems Management
- Computer Science and Economics Blend
- College of Financial Planning: Charted Retirement Planning Counselor Designation
Joy Taylan
Managing Partner
Joy Taylan is a Managing Partner with more than 30 years of experience in financial services, built on a foundation of trust, consistency, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with individuals and families to navigate banking, real estate, and mortgage decisions with clarity and confidence.
Joy believes that financial guidance is about more than transactions. It is about listening, understanding what matters most, and showing up for people during important moments in their lives. Her approach is grounded in long-term relationships, thoughtful problem-solving, and a deep respect for the responsibility that comes with serving others.
With a background in economics and decades of hands-on industry experience, Joy brings a steady, people-first perspective to her work. She remains committed to making a meaningful difference for the families she serves by helping them feel informed, supported, and confident in the decisions they make.
Accreditations/Certifications
- University of California @ Santa Cruz
- BA Economics
Ryan Taylan
Client Associate, MBA
I’m a U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father, and finance professional who believes trust is built through service, integrity, and consistency. My 7 years on active duty shaped how I approach my work today — with discipline, accountability, and a commitment to showing up for people when it matters most.
I earned my MBA from Santa Clara University and hold a California Life & Health Insurance License. I am currently preparing for the Series 65 examination and continuing advanced financial planning education aligned with the CFP® curriculum. My path into finance grew from a desire to help individuals and families feel more confident, organized, and in control of their financial futures.
At Advisors360, I focus on strengthening client relationships, improving the planning experience, and helping ensure strategies stay aligned as life evolves. As a father and veteran, I understand firsthand the importance of long-term planning, protection, and balance — and I bring that perspective into every client interaction.
Education & Professional Development
- MBA — Santa Clara University
- BS in Finance (Minor in Real Estate) — Santa Clara University
- Enrolled in a CFP Board Registered Financial Planning Program
- Preparing for the Series 65 Examination
Licenses
- California Life & Health Insurance License
Military Service
- U.S. Navy, Active Duty (2011–2018)
- Deployment aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals (x2)
Trusted by leading industry organizations
Featured in respected financial and planning publications.
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Let’s start a conversation about what matters most to you — and how we can help you build clarity, stability, and long-term financial confidence.