About Me
With over 23 years of experience, Derek’s purpose is to help you feel confident, connected and in control of your financial life by fostering an environment for success. The right financial advice can help prepare you for whatever life brings – both the expected and the unexpected. He enjoys empowering clients to live a more fulfilling life, while focusing on purpose, having an impact on loved ones, and being a role model for their communities. When you work with his team, you can expect regular meetings to review your goals, progress, and investments.
Derek graduated from UCLA in 1994 with a degree in English Literature and joined the financial industry in October of 1997 at AG Edwards. He also earned his MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School, with Beta Gamma Sigma honors in April 2023.
He is a CFP professional and earned his Certified Private Wealth Advisor and Chartered Retirement Plans designations.
Derek has been married since 1998 and is the father of three beautiful boys. Derek's favorite hobbies include golf, cooking, travel and a good appreciation and understanding for various varietals of wine. Derek has also served on the board of the local UCLA Alumni Association and the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. Derek volunteers regularly with The Goodie Two Shoes foundation: they provide shoes to the underprivileged in the Las Vegas valley. He also became involved with this organization because he believes all children should have the ability to focus on school and life--and this allows one less thing for them to worry about. Seeing their emotional response with something as simple as receiving a pair of shoes, keeps him passionately involved and always coming back.
Securities Agent: MA, UT, VA, GA, SC, IL, MD, KY, AR, WA, TX, OR, NJ, LA, DC, MT, CA, FL, OH, ID, WY, TN, NV, MI, CO, AZ, NC, PA, NY, NH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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