Location Pasadena, California, United States Regions Greater Los Angeles Area, West Coast, Western US Gender Male
Deric Ned is the Founder and CEO of Ridgemont Capital, a Pasadena-based holding company operating in the retirement wealth and precious metals space. He founded the firm with a focus on helping clients understand their financial exposure clearly and make decisions on their own terms — without the pressure tactics and institutional indifference
common in the broader financial services industry. Ned built his perspective on a straightforward premise: most people don't trust Wall Street, don't trust the government that regulates Wall Street, and yet leave their retirement assets in the hands of both. His work addresses that gap through transparent, client-direct engagement on retirement income planning and physical asset allocation. He is also a leadership figure within AFEA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free financial education in public spaces, where he facilitates events for community members without sales pressure or an agenda beyond literacy. His book, Honest Money, extends that educational mission into a practical framework for retirement-age investors. Ned grew up in New York City and is currently based in Pasadena, California.
