Financial Advisor Profile

Rick Mitchell, CFP®

Financial Advisor, SDCCU Investment Services - CA Insurance LIC# 0G78107

About Me

In spite of being a high school honor student, I took the long and winding road towards my college degree – it wasn’t until I had to pay for my studies that I got serious about obtaining my degree. 14 years after my high school graduation, I again donned a cap and gown with great pride and received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands.

It was with good fortune that I discovered and responded to an entry level position offering as a Registered Representative with the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group. I had developed an interest in the investment markets, and the pairing of investment services and client service had a natural appeal for me. I advanced through a variety of positions at Vanguard, and obtained sponsorship in the American College Certified Financial Planner™ program while a representative in their Flagship High-Net Worth division. This sponsorship resulted in my obtaining CFP® designation. I leveraged my designation into a position with Vanguard’s Personal Financial Planning group, developing and practicing comprehensive and holistic planning advice.

I left Vanguard to pursue a financial advisor role, and after spending some time at other firms I was drawn to the close, community feel that SDCCU offered, joining SDCCU Investment Services in 2014.

Growing up a few miles from the Coliseum, I am passionate about college football and a die-hard USC Trojans fan, Fight On! A fitness enthusiast, I have completed 5 marathons although admittedly the last two ran me. I am a music geek, with a Spotify playlist for every occasion, relentlessly toying with their content. While I enjoy my hobbies, my favorite moments are spending time with my wife Courtney, our 3 dogs (Ivy, Willow, River) and cat (Oliver).

What Makes Me Different

Whether it’s planning for a secure retirement, developing a strategy to pay for your child’s college education or simply getting professional feedback about your current investment options, I can help you create a personalized roadmap to help you pursue your financial objectives. When I respond to your needs, I am speaking to you, about you, and determining what is most suitable for you. You will leave our meeting knowing and understanding not only what I suggest, but also why I suggested it and how it will fit your needs.

Education & Professional Certifications

• University of Redlands Bachelor of Science Business Management
• Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner
• FINRA Series 7, 66 licenses held through LPL Financial
• CA Insurance License #0G78107

Branches Served

Carmel Mountain, Poway and Rancho Bernardo

Services Include

Comprehensive Financial Planning
Wealth Management
Retirement Analysis
Life Insurance & Long Term Care Planning
Small Business & Corporate Retirement Plans

Services Include

Comprehensive Financial Planning
Wealth Management
Retirement Analysis
Life Insurance & Long Term Care Planning
Small Business & Corporate Retirement Plans

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