“Planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan not going according to plan.”
As a Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, Creede Murphy works closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and goals. Through careful analysis of their current investments, Creede delivers personalized solutions that include financial planning, estate planning, asset protection, wealth management reviews, and tax planning to help clients achieve their goals. With a focus on building long-term relationships, Creede leverages his expertise to provide clients with tailored advice and guidance.
Learn About Creede Murphy
Professional Background
Creede Murphy is a Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving individuals and businesses in San Diego, California, and the surrounding area. Prior to Mission Wealth, Creede served as Chief Operating Officer and Portfolio Manager at American Assets Capital Advisers, LLC for more than 14 years, where he grew a startup boutique asset management firm from $1 million in assets under management to over $1 billion, raising hundreds of millions in client capital, and winning multiple industry awards for investment performance.
Creede holds two Masters degrees including an MBA from the University of California San Diego where he studied Modern Portfolio Theory from Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz. His certifications include a FINRA Series 65 License, and he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Creede is also a licensed Architect.
Creede enjoys the financial markets and investment management, but what really excites him is connecting money to purpose: helping people make better decisions and live more fulfilling lives.
Personal Pursuits
Creede loves to travel and has visited more than 100 countries across all seven continents. Some of his favorite travels include sailing in Santorini, hiking the Inca trail to Machu Pichu, and honeymooning in Bora Bora. Creede loves spending time with his wife and two-year-old son and enjoys living near the beach in Southern California.
Community Impact
As a volunteer, Creede has used his architectural training to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity and is passionate about sustainable eco-design. He is also passionate about nature conservation and participates in nature clean-ups.
About Mission Wealth
Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.