David Harrington, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Hillcrest Financial Group. With nearly 30 years in corporate and financial services — including leadership roles at Amgen — Dave brings a combination of corporate experience and hands-on financial planning expertise that resonates with professionals navigating complex financial decisions.
Dave specializes in comprehensive financial planning, with particular depth in retirement income strategies (reflected in his Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation), estate coordination, and tax-aware investment planning. He works closely with clients' CPAs and estate attorneys to ensure every piece of the financial plan is connected and current.
A graduate of California Lutheran University, Dave is deeply rooted in the Conejo Valley community. He served on the Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County Board of Directors for many years and was a longtime youth football coach. His coaching philosophy carries over to client relationships: meet people where they are, give honest and caring feedback, and keep them accountable to their goals.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S.