Advisory Committee
Victor Canto B.Sc from MIT, Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago. Founder and Chairman of La Jolla Economics. Also Founder and Chief Investment Officer of La Jolla Investment Management and Allison Street Advisors. Former Professor at University of Southern California. Authored, edited, or co-edited a number of books, and has numerous articles pulbished in many of the leading economic journals.
Neil Harvey Bachelor of Education Degree in Human Movement Studies and Maths. A Former professional squash player and coach, Neil reached a world ranking of 14 as a player, winning four European Championship team medals. He also served as the coach of Peter Nicol, who held the men’s professional world #1 ranking for several years. He was awarded the prestigious Mussabini Medal for coaches. Neil has a passion for travel (particularly Spain), meeting people and helping youngsters achieve their dreams through his work in squash and with the Coalition for Kids youth organization in Canada, as well as the Polish Childrens Fantasy Foundation for terminally ill children.
Laurie Itkin B.S. University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. Director of Government Affairs for Leap Wireless and Cricket. Previously manager for state government affairs for Sprint, telecommunications policy advisor to Oregon governor, and a policy specialist for the National Conference of State Legislatures in Washington, D.C. Avid and enthusiastic squash player.
Timothy Katzman first worked with the San Diego Padres in 1995, as a result of a sabbatical granted by The Hotchkiss School, a coeducational boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. That sabbatical year included positions with the Stockton Ports, a California League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and, the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League, Queensland, Australia, and then a 14-year posting with the San Diego Padres.
In June 1996, Katzman left teaching for a full-time communications position with the Padres. For several years, he served as the Special Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer, Larry Lucchino, and as the organization’s Director of Fan Services. Continuing to assist with the Padres’ community outreach, Katzman defined the scope of work for each of the youth baseball parks the club refurbished or built from scratch under the umbrella of the Little Padres Parks Program. He also implemented and provided oversight for the Padres' Minor League Affiliates Community Outreach Program for all of their Minor League teams, including a recent educational, health and community enhancement initiative in Najayo, Dominican Republic. (His position as Director of Corporate Communications was eliminated in July 2009.)
Katzman received his undergraduate degree from Middlebury College (Middlebury, Vermont) and completed his graduate work at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota). He is a long-serving board member of the O’Farrell Community School, located in San Diego.
Paula Noell University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA ‘74. Surf City Squash, Board member. University of North Carolina Honors Program, Advisory Board. The Bishop’s School Parents of Alumni, Executive Board. Circle of Angels, Founding Member (women's philanthropy group in Rancho Santa Fe). Grew up in North Carolina. Worked briefly in retailing in Washington, DC until starting a family. She has also lived in Pittsburgh, Boston, Baltimore, and now San Diego for 8 years.
Thomas C. Scott, CFP, CFS, Founder and President of Scott Wealth Management Group, Inc. Since 1983, Tom has dedicated his career to financial planning and wealth management while providing sound, quality advice and guidance to his clients. He is recognized by clients, associates and industry professionals as a leader in the industry. Recently, he was named one of the Top Financial Advisers in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal. He has written and appeared in numerous publications including the Orange County Register, Financial Advisor Magazine, Forbes and the Journal of Financial Planning.
Tom and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Certified Fund Specialist. He holds FINRA licenses Series 7, 22, 24, 26, 31, 63 and 65 as well as a California Life and Health Insurance license.
Tom is an avid squash player and enjoys sailing in the Caribbean. He lives in Irvine with his significant other, Fabienne, a Swiss-born ballerina. Tom has two grown daughters, Sandy and Jenny and is a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Anya.
