Chris brings a rare mix of finance, business, and science to his work helping business owners. Before joining SD Business Advisors, he built a career in institutional investing at PIMCO and Wells Capital Management, developing a deep foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and markets. Chris later earned an MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego and worked as a researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. That experience sharpened skills that translate directly to business sales: rigorous data analysis, clear communication with stakeholders, and the discipline to manage complex projects to completion Along the way, he advised the founders of two early-stage startups on financial modeling, market analysis, investor due diligence, and exit planning. That work gave him a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build, value, and position a business for growth and sale. Chris combines that analytical background with a genuine interest in people and their businesses, bringing honesty, patience, and a collaborative approach to every engagement he takes on. When he's not working with clients, Chris is out surfing, golfing, scuba diving, or spending days at the beach with his wife and two young children.