Who is the SDFLC?

Making San Diego America’s finest financially literate city.

We enhance the financial IQ of San Diego County residents, with a focus on youth (K-12 and college), military (active, transitioning and veteran), and low-to-moderate income persons.

We offer free educational seminars and workshops tailored to participants. We work with local partners to avoid duplicating services. Confidential one-on-one consultations and budget reviews are also available.

Along with our volunteers, we have helped thousands of people throughout the San Diego region.

Our history

The SDFLC was created in late 2013 and opened its doors to the public on February 26, 2014. Founded by Antony Murigu and Brad Pagano, SDFLC programs were integrated into DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in San Diego.

DebtWave was established in 2001 with the mission of delivering financial education and debt management services. Its community outreach program became the San Diego Financial Literacy Center.

Our goals

Short term: continue to provide information, education, and training that drives the financial stability of San Diego County residents.

Long term: increase financial literacy by helping individuals and families manage their finances, create strong credit profiles, borrow wisely, and plan for retirement.

Our team

Staff & board

Our staff and board of advisors provide leadership and support for all our programs through their time, expertise and financial support.

Chase A. Peckham

Director of Community Outreach

Chase serves as the organization’s liaison to high schools, colleges, associations, local businesses, and the armed services community. He focuses on financial wellness, education, and awareness, and oversees educational content, serving clients and the general public.

Previously Associate Publisher of Golf Inc., Chase began his career with the San Diego Padres, where over 10 years he rose to Senior Editor/Producer and earned a 1999 Emmy Award for “A Season of Heroes.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of San Francisco.

Felipe Arevalo

Community Outreach Coordinator

Felipe is the outreach event organizer, volunteer coordinator, presenter, social media and website lead, and head Certified Personal Finance Counselor. He provides financial education to military, youth and low-to-moderate income populations through presentations and one-on-one consultations.

He previously spent four years with the AVID program in the Grossmont Union High School District, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management from San Diego State University.

Senior volunteers

Paul Lim · John Casarietti · Scott Yates

Anyone can learn, anytime

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