Phillip Chong

Phillip Chong is the Trading Supervisor at First Foundation Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, where he leads trading operations across the firm’s investment platform. In his current role, Phillip oversees the execution of equity and fixed income trades, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and manages a team responsible for supporting the firm’s investment strategies.

Phillip’s expertise spans multiple asset classes, including U.S. equity and fixed income securities, where he specializes in trade execution, portfolio operations, and risk management. His background includes prior roles as Senior Trader and Trading & Operations Associate at First Foundation, developing a comprehensive understanding of institutional trading processes and operational efficiency within registered investment advisory environments.

He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine, which underpins his strong analytical and quantitative skills. Phillip’s contributions have been instrumental in optimizing trade workflows and maintaining operational integrity, supporting First Foundation’s reputation for disciplined investment management in the wealth management sector.