Overview
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Founded in 2012, Catalina Capital Group is an independent, boutique investment firm that focuses on strong client relationships and consistent investment returns. Our goal is not only to guide our clients to their financial goals, but also to educate and involve them throughout the process. We create a mutually beneficial relationship with our clients where the stronger and deeper the relationship, the more efficiently we can achieve these goals. In recognizing that every client comes with different needs, we tailor our investment approach to each individual client.
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As a registered investment adviser (RIA), Catalina Capital Group is a “fiduciary” to our advisory clients. This means that we have a fundamental obligation to act in the best interests of our clients and to provide investment advice in our clients’ best interests. We owe our clients a duty of undivided loyalty and utmost good faith. We must employ reasonable care to avoid misleading clients and must provide full and fair disclosure of all material facts to our clients and prospective clients. We pride our role as a fiduciary and view this as a strength of our company. The big banks and larger financial institutions do not always meet the criteria to be a fiduciary.
Catalina Capital Group custodies client assets at TD Ameritrade Institutional. TD Ameritrade Institutional is a registered broker-dealers; and is not affiliated with any advisors whose names appear on this site. Through a careful and thorough selection process, we feel that this institution offers our clients the best solution for their custodial needs.
Catalina Capital Group custodies client assets at TD Ameritrade Institutional. TD Ameritrade Institutional is a registered broker-dealers; and is not affiliated with any advisors whose names appear on this site. Through a careful and thorough selection process, we feel that this institution offers our clients the best solution for their custodial needs.
Management
Chris Frantz founded Catalina Capital Group in 2012, and is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager. Chris began his investment management career at the former Citi Smith Barney branch in La Jolla, CA. He later took his practice to downtown Los Angeles where he was part of a large brokerage team that focused heavily on trading and syndicate business. The team also managed money for many high-net-worth clients, which has come to be his primary avenue of business. At Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms, Chris consistently received accolades for being at the top of his peer group. He also achieved the Financial Planning Specialist designation and has worked with several families in this regard.
Chris has built a base of high-net-worth clientele, endowments & foundations, institutional and corporate clients. He focuses on proper account structuring and financial planning for all of his relationships. He recognizes that each client comes with a unique background and a unique set of needs, and takes the time to learn about his clients and present them with solutions on how to improve their financial wellbeing. When working with his corporate clients, Chris seeks tax saving strategies for the business owners and key executives. Additionally, Chris has extensive knowledge and experience in working with 401(k)'s, Profit Share Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Cash Balance Plans and other Executive Compensation Plans.
Chris works closely with his clients and their professional networks of tax advisors, business advisors and attorneys.
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During his time in Colorado, he also achieved his Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship. While working at Morgan Stanley, Chris obtained his Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University.
Chris has built a base of high-net-worth clientele, endowments & foundations, institutional and corporate clients. He focuses on proper account structuring and financial planning for all of his relationships. He recognizes that each client comes with a unique background and a unique set of needs, and takes the time to learn about his clients and present them with solutions on how to improve their financial wellbeing. When working with his corporate clients, Chris seeks tax saving strategies for the business owners and key executives. Additionally, Chris has extensive knowledge and experience in working with 401(k)'s, Profit Share Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Cash Balance Plans and other Executive Compensation Plans.
Chris works closely with his clients and their professional networks of tax advisors, business advisors and attorneys.
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During his time in Colorado, he also achieved his Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship. While working at Morgan Stanley, Chris obtained his Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University.
Philippe Oertle, CFA joined Catalina Capital Group as a Managing Partner in 2016. Philippe brings nearly two decades of wealth management expertise. He specializes in developing and managing investment portfolios, as well as structuring lending and trust & estate solutions. Philippe focuses on building relationships with high net worth individuals, families and their professional advisors. He interacts closely with clients to define objectives, assess risk and develop innovative strategies to assist them in reaching their goals.
Philippe was previously employed as Managing Director at First Foundation Advisors from 2013 to 2016, where he was recognized as a top producer each year. Prior to joining First Foundation, Philippe held positions as a Private Banker and Investment Counselor in Los Angeles and Geneva, Switzerland.
Philippe earned a Bachelor of Science degree Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. He has also held the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) since 2009, a highly respected and recognized investment management designation.
Philippe is an active member of the CFA Los Angeles society and has provided mentorship to new candidates. Philippe is a dedicated member of his community and has served as a volunteer for PCDA, Professional Child Development Associates, a non-profit organization that offers a range of specialized services for children.
Philippe was previously employed as Managing Director at First Foundation Advisors from 2013 to 2016, where he was recognized as a top producer each year. Prior to joining First Foundation, Philippe held positions as a Private Banker and Investment Counselor in Los Angeles and Geneva, Switzerland.
Philippe earned a Bachelor of Science degree Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. He has also held the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) since 2009, a highly respected and recognized investment management designation.
Philippe is an active member of the CFA Los Angeles society and has provided mentorship to new candidates. Philippe is a dedicated member of his community and has served as a volunteer for PCDA, Professional Child Development Associates, a non-profit organization that offers a range of specialized services for children.
Bradd Donovan, AIF joined Catalina Capital Group as Managing Director of Corporate Retirement Plans in 2017. He has more than 15 years of experience in the employee benefits industry and has worked exclusively in the area of corporate retirement plans for more than 10 years. During that time he worked with Principal Financial Group and most recently at Securian Retirement. His expertise includes implementing best-in-class solutions for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), 457(f), Profit Sharing, Defined Benefit, ESOP and Non-qualified retirement plans.
Over his career he has gained valuable experience in developing custom, results oriented solutions for retirement plan clients. He is passionate about partnering with business owners and executives to help them achieve all their retirement plan goals and objectives. Catalina Capital Group serves in a fiduciary capacity for each of its clients and Bradd takes the lead role in providing an unbiased and conflict fee approach to always doing what’s in each client’s best interest. Step-by-step guidance is provided to ensure plan cost effectiveness, investment performance, operational efficiency, participant retirement readiness and plan compliance.
Bradd is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. He has also achieved the designation of Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) which represents a thorough knowledge of sound fiduciary best practices.
Over his career he has gained valuable experience in developing custom, results oriented solutions for retirement plan clients. He is passionate about partnering with business owners and executives to help them achieve all their retirement plan goals and objectives. Catalina Capital Group serves in a fiduciary capacity for each of its clients and Bradd takes the lead role in providing an unbiased and conflict fee approach to always doing what’s in each client’s best interest. Step-by-step guidance is provided to ensure plan cost effectiveness, investment performance, operational efficiency, participant retirement readiness and plan compliance.
Bradd is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. He has also achieved the designation of Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) which represents a thorough knowledge of sound fiduciary best practices.
Team
Catalina Capital Group's team consists of financial advisors, investment analysts, sales support and our seasonal internship program. We also have alliances with several financial professionals such as CPA's and other tax professionals, retirement plan specialists, third party administrators (TPA's), insurance specialists, attorneys and several research partners. If you think you would like to join our team, please submit your information in the "Contact Us" field by clicking here, and include a brief comment about your desired role with the company.