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Meet Our Team
With over 80 years of investment experience, the Malaga Cove Capital team provides state-of-the-art portfolio management, and personal, one-on-one services to our clients.
Al Walsh
Founder, Portfolio Manager
Al has over 30 years of professional investment experience. His career began as a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Smith Barney, where he and Mark worked together for over 10 years. In 2008, Mark and Al founded Malaga Cove Capital LLC., whereby they have gradually designed a consistent, yet dynamic investment platform that continues to be honed upon. Their many years together have yielded a team approach that is unique within the discipline of portfolio management.​
Al and his wife, Kelly, have raised two sons and one daughter while residing on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for over 25 years. Kelly owns and operates In-Tec Inc., a specialty tooling company for aerospace. Among other volunteer efforts, Kelly and Al are actively involved with the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Mark Choate
Founder, Portfolio Manager
With over 50 years of investment experience, Mark brings a depth to Malaga Cove Capital for which there are no shortcuts. His many years as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager at Smith Barney were spent building and perfecting a partnership and investment discipline with Al Walsh that became the foundation for Malaga Cove Capital.
Mark and Cindy are proud of three grown children and four grandchildren. Mark is a falconer. He also finds time for photography, publishing and varied musical interests. Cindy is a past president of Peninsula Committee for Children's Hospital and is still very active in the committee. She’s also still trying to find her golf game. They have travelled extensively and hope to do more in the future.
Al Walsh (IV)
Al graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University in 2023, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in finance and accounting. His journey toward the Chartered Financial Analyst designation commenced in his final semester where he passed Level I of the CFA Program in May 2023 and Level II in May of 2024. He is currently a CFA Level III candidate.
His career began at Fidelity Investments, where Al developed a strong foundation in client relations while earning essential licenses, including the SIE, Series 7, and Series 63. Now at Malaga Cove Capital, through the mentorship of Al and Mark, Al is developing a strong foundation in wealth management. Leveraging his client relationship skills, he supports the team by providing thoughtful insights and fostering meaningful connections with clients.
Integrated Solutions
We leverage a strong relationship with our local services team to enhance operational efficiency. This partnership allows us to streamline our workflows, ensuring that we can focus on what matters most—delivering superior investment management. By utilizing our partner's advanced tools and support services, we improve client service delivery, reduce administrative burdens, and optimize investment processes. This collaboration not only boosts internal efficiency but also empowers us to provide a more seamless and personalized experience for our clients.