Meet Emily Paup, AIF®

Emily Paup is Vice President of Business Development and Financial Advisor at Lucia Capital Group. In her advisory practice, she works closely with clients to design strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. She also continues to support the firm’s growth through advisor recruiting, marketing strategy, and community partnerships.

With more than a decade at Lucia Capital Group, Emily has built a reputation for connecting people with opportunities, whether that’s advisors with resources or clients with the right strategies. She began her career in Boston as a senior internal wholesaler, later serving as portfolio specialist and operations manager for a closed-end alternative fund before moving into business development and, most recently, financial advising.

Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. She is a member of the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club, University of Michigan Alumni Association, and Alpha Phi Omega.

Passionate about helping women professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs take control of their financial future, Emily combines technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach to advising. Based in San Diego, she enjoys Pilates, traveling, and discovering new restaurants. At home, she loves sharing meals with her fiancé, Andrea, who brings his Italian passion for cooking into their kitchen. She also treasures time with their cat, Lola, and beagle puppy, Leo, as they explore San Diego together.