Bio
I currently hold my series 65 license and recently joined HBW as an Adviser. I have been married to my beautiful, strong and patient wife (Guillermina) since 2012 and we have 3 wonderful children (Elijah, Ethan, and Elizabeth). We are expecting a fourth child due fall 2021. Having come from a family of teachers and served a couple of years in the public school system, I have a passion for working with people in order to help them learn, mature and meet goals. I have been a coach, missionary, teacher, private business owner, and also worked in the corporate environment as an analyst for about 7 years before entering my work as an advisor with HBW. I have a plethora of life experience to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
My core values of integrity, compassion, perseverance and excellence drive my life and work. I hold two undergraduate degrees, one of which is in Pastoral Ministry. I am ecstatic to bring my passion of helping others become all they were meant to be to the financial world. Money is not the end game, but it is a means to the end game: caring for people. My passion for finance started during my undergraduate studies when I learned in my Church Administration class that many pastors have a great heart and desire to help others, but often lack critical administrative and financial planning skills needed to create a flourishing non-profit organization.
Eventually this led to me going back to school to pursue a greater understanding of both business and finance; hence getting my MBA with a concentration in finance. I now feel my calling and vocation is to help others build a successful financial future so they can properly care for their families/organizations and be empowered to live generously. My ambition is to lead by example. I am excited to build a legacy of helping people reach their goals and live to their fullest potential one person at a time.
Hobbies and Interests: Running, hiking, camping, Oakland A’s, football, traveling, weight lifting, mission work, humanitarian work, videography, guitar, singing and many more. Most importantly spending quality time with family and friends.
Bucket List: Visit my wife’s family in Argentina, visit the east coast, family cruise, and run a marathon (signed up twice, both were cancelled for me due to sickness then COVID).
Favorite Food: Practically any type of fruit (I did grow a fetish for mango while in the Philippines).
Favorite Book(s): Lord of the Rings, Bible.
Favorite Movie: Empire Strikes Back, followed by Return of the Jedi.
Places I'd Like to Visit: Argentina, Israel, Europe and any other place I can explore!
Hidden Talent: Ham-bone routine, belly flop contest champion.
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