Phillip Evans is the Director of Global Sports and Entertainment at Tidewater Financial, where he brings a unique blend of elite athletic experience and financial leadership to the firm. A former Major League Baseball player, Phillip spent more than a decade competing at the highest levels of professional baseball, including time with the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates. His career as a versatile utility player instilled discipline, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the professional sports landscape.
While still playing professionally, Phillip has applied his firsthand knowledge of career volatility, contract dynamics, and long-term planning to the financial services industry. At Tidewater, he leads the firm’s Sports and Entertainment division, working closely with professional athletes, entertainers, and executives to help them build sustainable financial strategies. Based in Encinitas, California, Phillip is deeply committed to helping clients navigate both the opportunities and challenges of high-performance careers with confidence and clarity.