David M. Eldridge, operating as Eldridge Capital Group in Phoenix, has joined Golden State, a family of companies headquartered in South Coast Metro, Calif., the company said in a news release.

Eldridge joins Golden State from Edelman Financial Engines, where he managed a $180 million book of business, said Golden State in an email.

Eldridge has more than a decade of industry experience as a financial planner and wealth manager.

Founded in 2013, Golden State is one of the largest registered investment advisors in Orange County, Calif.