Sarah Hines, CFP®, CLU®

With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Sarah is a CFP® and CLU® professional whose expertise in life insurance planning and financial strategies has helped countless individuals achieve their financial goals. Her passion for teaching and her dedication to fostering financial literacy stem from a deep-seated belief that money equals freedom—a philosophy she embraces and imparts to her clients.

Sarah’s journey to financial planning is as diverse as it is inspiring. Before entering the industry, she excelled in various fields, from lifeguarding and teaching to restaurant supervision and even massage therapy. Each role cultivated her exceptional people skills, resilience, and commitment to service, which she now channels into her financial planning career.

Her educational achievements include earning an Associate of Arts degree from Antelope Valley College, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Bakersfield, and an Executive Financial Planner Certificate from San Diego State University. Sarah’s academic and professional achievements are underscored by her consistent drive—passing every certification exam on the first attempt and staying at the forefront of industry knowledge.

When Sarah isn’t empowering her clients to build financial security, she enjoys hiking, roller skating, playing the ukulele, and tending to her collection of house plants. A former roller derby athlete with the derby name “Shiney Hiney,” Sarah has always brought energy and dedication to everything she pursues. Her dog Baxter—named after the iconic Ted Baxter from The Mary Tyler Moore Show—is her loyal companion in both work and leisure.

Sarah is not only a skilled financial planner but also a compassionate listener, dedicated to helping people create the freedom and future they deserve.