Investment Representatives at Mission Fed

Chula Vista - Telegraph Canyon

Brian Edwards

Brian started his career at Washington Mutual Investments in 1998. From there, he transitioned to Bank of America Investments. In 2009, Brian has now joined the Mission Federal team. Brian's experience in financial planning has been serving the local communities of Bonita, Chula Vista and surrounding areas.

Brian comes with a wealth of experience and understanding of retirement planning, estate planning, and tax advantage investing. With Brian's vast knowledge and experience in financial planning, he is looking forward to building lasting relationships with our members to achieve both their short-term and long-term goals. Brian will be serving members primarily in the Telegraph Canyon, Terra Nova and South Bay branches.

Brian has lived in Chula Vista for over 30 years and currently resides in Otay Ranch with his wife and two daughters. He is active in the community, having coached both of his daughters in soccer and softball. Brian is also a member of the Chula Vista Men’s Golf Club. Brian is registered in the states of: AK, CA, ME, NC and TX.

La Mesa

W. Christopher Vasquez

William (Chris) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in International Relations and History. He then began his career in the investments industry in 1994 with Great Western Financial Services before joining the Mission Fed team in 2002. Chris lives with his wife and two daughters in the East County.

When it comes to addressing the financial needs of Mission Fed members, working alongside a professional like Chris is an important step. Whether it's funding for college, retirement or other financial security objectives, Chris is available to assist members every step of the way. Chris is registered in the following states: CA, HI, MO, NV, OK, TX, AZ, IA, MO, OR, CO, and WA.

Mission Valley/Coastal

Dejan Tasich

Dejan began his professional career in financial services in 2001 in Washington, DC with American Express. He moved to San Diego with his family in 2003, and joins us from J.P. Morgan Chase. Dejan enjoys getting to know his clients first and prides himself on building long-term relationships. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with our members to further help them achieve their personal financial goals. Dejan will be able to help members in all areas of their financial life. He specializes in retirement, college savings, wealth management, and tax-advantage investing.

Dejan graduated from the George Washington University with a degree in Finance and Banking and is bi-lingual in Serbo-Croatian. Among his hobbies, he enjoys travel to experience and learn from other cultures. During his free time, you may find him playing tennis or many of the outdoor activities beautiful San Diego has to offer. Dejan is registered in the states of: CA, NV, OR, TX, VA, and WA.

Poway

13465 Poway Rd.
Poway, CA 92064

Branches served:
Poway, Mira Mesa*, Rancho Bernardo*

Beckie Whitby

(858) 524-2795
(800) 286-9006
Email: rebeccaw@missionfcu.org
State registrations: AZ, CA, NC, TX, OR, CO

Rebecca (Beckie) is a Certified Financial Planner® designee, a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from UCSD and a Masters in Business Administration from SDSU. She has been helping people with their financial needs and desires since 1998. Beckie joined the Mission Fed team in May 2002 and lives with her husband in the Clairemont area in San Diego.

Beckie enjoys helping members with their financial planning in a tax efficient manner, saving for college or their retirement. She can assist you with all your investment needs and will show you a variety of options and alternatives specifically selected for you and your set of circumstances.

Beckie also serves our country as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. She has a great blend of professionalism and knowledge and we're happy to have her as a member of the Mission Fed team assisting Mission Fed members. For specific tax advice, please consult a qualified tax professional. Beckie is registered in the following states: AZ, CA, NC, OR, CO, and TX.

Poway

13465 Poway Rd.
Poway, CA 92064

Branches served:
Poway, Mira Mesa*, Rancho Bernardo*

Joseph Megow

(858) 524-2795
(800) 286-9006
Email:josephm@missionfcu.org
State registrations: CA

Joseph started his career with Merrill Lynch in 1998. From there he transitioned to Union Bank of California and then to Mission Federal Credit Union in 2009. He has an extensive background in retirement planning, IRA’s, 401K’s, 403B’s, and other retirement vehicles. Joseph is dedicated and passionate about helping his clients find the right investments for their specific needs. 

Joseph is a San Diego native and currently resides in North County. During his free time, Joseph enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys martial arts and most outdoor activities. Joseph is registered in the state of California.

Rancho San Diego

Linda Hukill

(858) 524-2791
(800) 286-9006
Email: lindah@missionfcu.org
State registrations: AZ, CA, IN, IL, MI

Linda began her career in 1986 at Merrill Lynch and has extensive experience working with bank and credit union members, most recently at Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union. She graduated from Indiana University School of Business, and attended both the University of Notre Dame for estate planning and The College for Financial Planning to work towards attaining her CFP certification.

Linda has dedicated herself to increasing clients’ understanding of their investment choices and offers sound, objective financial advice at the highest level of service. Whether financial or retirement planning, Linda can help you formulate a personalized plan to achieve your financial goals. She is also experienced in assisting small businesses with their retirement and other financial needs. Linda lives in the Rancho San Diego area with her husband Paul. She enjoys yachting and is involved with various race committees. Linda is registered in the following states: CA, AZ, IN, IL, MI.

Vista/North County Coastal

Carlos Caceres

(858) 524-2698
(800) 286-9006
Email: carlosc@missionfcu.org
State registrations: CA

Carlos began his career in financial planning and investments services in 1991, most recently with Union Bank of California where he served clients since 2001. He has an extensive background in retirement planning both on the individual and corporate level. Carlos is well versed in IRA’s, 401K’s, 403B’s, Defined Benefit Plans and Pensions. He is knowledgeable with many uses of life insurance, including their use in Estate, Retirement, and Business Planning. Carlos will provide you the information, knowledge and guidance to help make a brighter financial future for you and your family. Carlos is bi-lingual and can also assist in providing investment advice to our Spanish speaking members. Carlos is registered in the state of California.

Carlos graduated from Cal Poly Pomona where he majored in Finance. He currently lives in Temecula where he enjoys his days off with his wife Angela, and their 2 girls Isabella and Sophia.

Investment Center Assistants

Mitch Dismore

Mitch joined the Mission Federal team in June of 2007. Originally from Alaska, Mitch is a Southern California woman at heart. She brings a wealth of experience from various fields to the team. Mitch’s zest for life and helping others coupled with her “can do” attitude assures her success. She is very willing to help any Mission Fed member with their investments. Mitch resides in San Marcos with her husband James and her two boys. CA Life Agent.

Rebecca LaFerney

Rebecca joined the Mission Federal team in April 2009. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in the investment industry working with Investment Representatives and clients. Rebecca is excited to serve Mission Federal members by assisting them with their investment related needs, no matter how small; she is just a phone call away. Her goal is to ensure a positive credit union experience. Rebecca lives in Poway with her husband and son. She enjoys regular hikes at Lake Poway.