Derek Finch has been Chief Compliance Officer of Seaside Wealth Management since January 2028, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm.
Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. is a Carlsbad, CA firm with $459M under management, 380 clients and 11 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Derek Finch’s longest registration was under a year at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC (2025–2026). Before joining Seaside Wealth Management in 2026, Derek Finch was registered through Evolve Private Wealth, LLC and Sanctuary Advisors, LLC.
- – present · under a yearCarlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 271039
- Evolve Private Wealth, LLC– · under a yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 333932
- Sanctuary Advisors, LLC– · under a yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 226606
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Finch is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since January 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 28 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 11 January 2025 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 9 January 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 28 July 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Derek Justin Finch
- CRD
- 4895591
- Firm
- Seaside Wealth Management · CRD 271039
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 6154 INNOVATION WAY, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Derek Finch work?
Derek Finch has been Chief Compliance Officer of Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. since January 2028.
Is Derek Finch a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Finch has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Seaside Wealth Management since January 2026.
How many years of experience does Derek Finch have?
Derek Finch has 2 years in the financial industry, since January 2024, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Finch passed?
Derek Finch has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO and Series 65. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in July 2021.
Where did Derek Finch work before Seaside Wealth Management?
Before Seaside Wealth Management, Derek Finch was registered through Evolve Private Wealth, LLC, January 2025 to January 2026; Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, January 2025 to April 2025.
Where is Derek Finch based?
Derek Finch’s registered office is in Carlsbad, CA.
Is Derek Finch registered with FINRA?
No. Derek Finch has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Derek Finch’s record?
Search CRD 4895591 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Finch’s full registration record.
