Gloria S. Garcia Cisneros brings over seven years of experience in the finance industry and is currently working as an advisor at Stratos Private Wealth in San Diego. As a first-generation Mexican immigrant, her passion lies in catalyzing change within the Latin@ community, driven by a profound commitment to empower individuals through financial education.

At Stratos Private Wealth, Gloria navigates financial planning and wealth management for high-net-worth families. Additionally, she serves as the head of financial resistance at The Riqueza Collective, where she creates impactful financial education programs tailored specifically to the unique needs of her community.

Her academic journey boasts degrees in Applied Mathematics and Spanish Community and Culture from UCLA, complemented by various financial certifications, notably the CFP® designation.

Gloria's cross-border background, rooted in her experiences as a first-generation Latina, uniquely positions her to comprehend the challenges and barriers within diverse communities. Her personal evolution from learning about personal finance to championing the normalization of Latin@ wealth and increased representation within the financial industry is the cornerstone of her mission.

As a speaker, diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate, and mentor, Gloria actively engages with the community by participating in panels, leading workshops, and contributing as a committee member of FPA NextGen National, SER Latino Summit, and The American College Next Gen Advisory Task Force.

Continuing to propel her vision forward, Gloria strives to expand her impact in the financial sector and within the Latin@ community, aspiring to foster enduring change and inclusivity.